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ASICS GEL-Contend 4

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.5 Overall Grade
4 reviews
Trainer Neutral

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Weight
10.5 oz. (men's), 8.1 oz. (women's)
Drop Height
10 mm.
Shoe Released
Q1 2017
Q4 2024
Q4 2024
Q2 2024
MSRP
$70
$140
$130
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.5
8.7
8.6
8.3
Comfort
8.6
8.7
8.7
8.4
Cushioning
8.0
8.2
8.6
7.9
Durability
8.0
8.0
7.7
8.1
Appearance
8.1
8.3
8.4
8.5
Value
8.2
7.9
7.9
8.2

Reader Reviews

  • Great Value

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    5.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    10.0

    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.

  • Works Well Enough

    12 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    10.0

    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.

  • Asics Gen Contend 4 are amazing except for the insole durability

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    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.

  • Not great

    28 miles per week, neutral pronator
    Overall
    5.0
    Comfort
    4.0
    Cushioning
    4.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    4.0
    Value
    4.0

    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.