Great Value
5/5
Overall
marathonNoob · Apr 29, 2020
60 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 19
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
ASICS GEL-Contend 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.3 oz · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Contend 5 replaced it
How it ranks
The ASICS GEL-Contend 4’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 4 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.
Decent
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
66 Moderate
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“I normally log about 700 miles before needing a new pair.”
“The insole wears out prematurely compared to the rest of the shoe.”
“Made of rather hard rubber that takes a long time to wear down.”
“They feel heavy and it feels hard when I hit the pavement.”
“Many people need more cushioning to avoid injury.”
“It fits well and accommodates the Powerstep insole I need.”
“Durable though, and no injuries.”
Prefer this shoe over another
75% 3/4
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers report the firm rubber outsole lasting unusually long mileage.
- Reviewers consistently rate it strong value, one buying nothing else since paying $35 for a pair.
Cons
- Several reviewers find the ride firm and hard on pavement, one calling it heavy.
- One reviewer says the insole wears out well before the rest of the shoe.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS GEL-Contend
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Contend, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2024 · 1 review
89 Good
51 Confidence
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2021 · 3 reviews
69 Below average
62 Confidence
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2020 · 1 review
72 Decent
57 Confidence
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GEL-Contend 4 This shoe
2017 · 4 reviews
72 Decent
66 Confidence
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2015 · 1 review
64 Below average
61 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.5 oz · Women's 8.1 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q1
- MSRP
- $70
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
Works Well Enough
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 27, 2018
12 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Cohesion 6
- 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
5/5
Overall
did · Jul 12, 2018
40 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Not great
3/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018
28 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Zaraca 4
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 2/5
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ASICS GEL-Contend 4 In Context
More on the ASICS GEL-Contend
- ASICS GEL-Contend 9
- ASICS GEL-Contend
- ASICS GEL-Contend 7
- ASICS GEL-Contend 6
- ASICS GEL-Contend 5 next version
- ASICS GEL-Contend 3 previous version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- ASICS GEL-Zaraca 4 1 runner
- Saucony Cohesion 6 1 runner
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 19 1 runner