ASICS GEL-Contend
Every version of the GEL-Contend we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the GEL-Contend rates above 25% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Contend, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GEL-Contend 9 | 2024 | — | 8mm drop | 89 | +19 | 1 | — |
| ASICS GEL-Contend | 2023 | 9.5 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASICS GEL-Contend 7 | 2021 | — | — | 69 | -2 | — | $65 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Contend 6 | 2020 | — | — | 72 | -1 | 1 | $65 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Contend 5 | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $60 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Contend 4 | 2017 | 9.3 oz | 10mm drop | 72 | +8 | 4 | $70 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Contend 3 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $65 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Contend 2 | 2015 | — | — | 64 | — | 1 | — |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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GEL-Contend 989 89 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 51
v9 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8mm drop
Durability 67Overall89Value86Comfort73Durability67Appearance64Cushioning60Confidence51Buy it now
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Cons
The GEL-Contend line has rated only modestly across its earlier versions.
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GEL-Contend 769 69 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 62
v7 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Value averages 4.7 out of 5 across three reviews, at a $65 list price.
Durability 64MSRP $65
Overall69Value84Comfort64Durability64Appearance62Cushioning57Confidence62Buy it now
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Pros
Value averages 4.7 out of 5 across three reviews, at a $65 list price.
Cons
Durability averages 3.3 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions.
The GEL-Contend 4 scores 77 on four reviews and the GEL-Contend 9 scores 92 on one.
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GEL-Contend 672 72 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 57
v6 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer with a wide forefoot at 180 to 185 pounds finds it works well for them.
Durability 65MSRP $65
Overall72Value81Comfort66Durability65Appearance60Cushioning58Confidence57Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer with a wide forefoot at 180 to 185 pounds finds it works well for them.
It lists at $65, far below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Cons
Its one reviewer rates durability and appearance 3 out of 5, their lowest marks.
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MSRP $60
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GEL-Contend 472 72 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 66
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers report the firm rubber outsole lasting unusually long mileage.
Durability 68MSRP $70
Overall72Value86Comfort70Durability68Appearance65Cushioning59Confidence66Buy it now
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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.
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MSRP $65
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GEL-Contend 264 64 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 61
v2 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its one reviewer calls it a simple, comfortable shoe with great value, at 30 miles a week.
Durability 67Overall64Value84Durability67Comfort66Appearance61Cushioning60Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
Its one reviewer calls it a simple, comfortable shoe with great value, at 30 miles a week.
That review rates value 5 out of 5, its highest mark.
Cons
The GEL-Contend 4 scores 77 on four reviews and the GEL-Contend 9 scores 92 on one.