ASICSGel-Contend 9

The Gel-Contend 9 suits daily walking, budget value, wide feet — particularly on road and street surfaces. The 10mm heel drop works well for heel strikers and runners with tight calves. SoleHunt scores it 82/100 overall, placing it in the solid mid-range of everyday walker options.

Roomy. True to size. Wide options available. The Gel-Contend 9 is available from UK 4–14 in D, 2E, 4E widths. Its 94mm toebox is roomy, with space for wider feet and swelling on long runs.

The Gel-Contend 9 weighs 262g (UK size 9 men's reference weight). That is light for a everyday walker. It should not feel heavy underfoot even on longer efforts.

The Gel-Contend 9 has a mid 10mm drop that works with most running gaits. The heel stack measures 27mm and the forefoot 17mm. This geometry suits the broad majority of heel-striking runners and those transitioning from conventional shoes.

Yes — the Gel-Contend 9 has a removable insole and is rated orthotic-friendly. With 27mm of heel stack and a medium-firm midsole at 32 HC, there is sufficient volume to accommodate standard custom orthotics without the overall stack feeling excessive.