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GEL-Contend 4

GEL-Contend 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (80/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.5 oz
Release
2017 Q1
MSRP
$70
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (80/100)

Better than about 62% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 62% of shoes.

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Overall

Above average (80/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (80/100)

Rank

Ranks above 62% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Above average (89/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (89/100)

Rank

Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (68/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (68/100)

Rank

Ranks above 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (65/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (65/100)

Rank

Ranks above 18% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (63/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Below average (63/100)

Rank

Ranks above 13% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (58/100)

Appearance ranking

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Below average (58/100)

Rank

Ranks above 6% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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75%

3/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 62% of 2,541 running shoes ranked.

Above average (80/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 63% of 1,841 daily trainers ranked.

63%

ASICS

Better than 78% of 260 ASICS shoes ranked.

78%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.5 oz M
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Stack
—
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Drop
1mm
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7mm
Release
2017 Q1
2024 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$70 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (62%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (24%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (18%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (6%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (82%)
Very good (82%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews

Great Value

marathonNoob · Apr 29, 2020

5/5

Overall

I used to buy $100-120 shoes. Once, in a pinch, I bought a pair of these shoes for $35 and now they are all that I will buy. Before I could only put about 300-400 miles on a pair of shoes, but in these I normally log about 700 miles before needing a new pair. They are extremely durable, made of rather hard rubber that takes a long time to wear down. Granted, these shoes may not be for everyone since many people need more cushioning to avoid injury.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Works Well Enough

Anonymous runner · Sep 27, 2018

5/5

Overall

This shoe doesn't aggravate the 7 problems I have with my left foot. It fits well and accommodates the Powerstep insole I need to not reinjure my posterior tibialis tendon. I know it's kind of a lightweight shoe but I'm a low-mileage masters track runner.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Asics Gen Contend 4 are amazing except for the insole durability

did · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

These shoes are great - comfortable, stylish, affordable - except that the insole wears out prematurely compared to the rest of the shoe. The insole wears out in the lateral forefoot where my foot strikes - it may be due to my form but the outsole shows no signs of similar wear. For $50 I can't complain.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Not great

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

3/5

Overall

I picked up these shoes in a pinch and they aren't great. They feel heavy and it feels hard when I hit the pavement. Durable though, and no injuries.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
2/5