All in all, the Asics Gel Contend 7 is a good running shoe with unbeatable value for money that’s worth considering for your daily runs. With people more likely to purchase shoes online now more than ever, it’s great to have a pair you can trust to be sized correctly.

Therefore, we advise you to use them for your training and opt for a more premium model for your race. yeah they are not the fanciest but I like them and they are very durable and after almost 1 year and cleaning them weekly they look like new.Edinburgh has a lot of running paths through tunnels and I couldn’t help myself thinking of David Patrick Kelly clinking bottles together in ‘The Warriors’ as I echoed squeakily down them at night. Guidance Lineis a special flex groove that allows the shoe to bend and go along to the movement of the athlete’s foot for a springier run.

The Amplifoam Midsole is engineered to maintain durability at softer densities which will provide you with better flexibility, comfort, and platform adaptability ideal for natural running. Seeking a cleaner aesthetic, Doug now works mostly in fashion and sport, opting for outdoor locations rather than a studio. She never would have thought that one sport would change her whole outlook on life like running has. I have been a runner for the past 15 years and this lower-end shoe has opened my eyes to adding the not so “fancy” running shoes into my weekly mileage. The upper of theAsicsGel Contend 7 features an engineered meshthat comfortably keeps the foot secure inside the shoe while providing a good air circulation, especially when the running gets tough.

Often with budget shoes, you might find that the material of the upper is plasticy and falls apart relatively quickly. He's also worked for Under Armour from 2016 to 2018 and helped launch their running collection in Europe (in particular the HOVR shoes). The best thing is to see the Contend as a complementary shoe to alternate with your regular shoes and get your feet used to a different configuration. Even if it’s lacking in a lot (a lot) of features that modern running shoes have, the Gel Contend 7 is kind of what running has always been about: chuck on some shoes and go exercise. Rearfoot GEL: a silicon-based cushioning piece inserted under the heel that dampens shocks when the foot touches the ground.

This did not influence the outcome of this review, written after running more than 50 miles in them. Stumbling into the sneaker game later than usual, he started out behind a camera through long hiking expeditions around the world. That being said, it’s a relatively grippy outsole, so at least you’re going to stay on your feet while everyone’s looking. I have flatfeet and 90kg and i bought 3 pairs (different colors) just for walking and some light jogging – they do wonders – and i know my shoes, had tested over 100 only this past year. The AmpliFoam midsole of the Gel Contend 7 provides excellent dampening on heel strikes, pairs with their Gel technology there’s definitely a lot of comfort on offer here for slower runs.

During my runs in it, I didn’t notice any slipping in the heel or the toe, which is great news if you suffer from blisters.

You could even get some elasticated laces with quick lacing technology to keep you locked in throughout.I have run in the Hoka One One Elevon’s for a while and they have some similarities to the Gel-Contend 7’s. With the Gel Contend 7, apart from the squeaky outsole and limited midsole, the laces are a real let down.