ASICS Men's Gel-Contend 5 Running Shoes

I have big wide feet and it's hard to find wide shoes that fit and look good so when I buy shoes I try to get a few pairs of good shoes to last for a good while. I pretty much only wear asics because they are easily the most comfortable, best looking, durable, breathable, shoe brand I've ever tried and they carry quite a bit of wide and extra wide styles. Now obviously that's not the most objective statement a person can make because I can't provide statistical data to back up my claims but I know that for me and for my experience with shoes, these last a lot better and fit better than Nike's, they look a lot better and also outlast Rebok's, they fit better and outlast Adidas, and they're more supportive and comfortable that pumas, avias, converse, and sketches and those don't have anything I like the look of. The only other brand of shoes I've had good luck with are New Balance. These particular Asics are my favorite of the pairs I own. Stupid me wore them while using expansion foam to fill in gaps between wall packs in my sunroom to insulate it better and I should a dab of that stuff on the toe. I don't know what they make expansion foam out of but it apparently forms a molecular bond with shore mesh in such a way that it creates a new material impervious to cleaning supplies of any kind. These were a really good price too. I think I only paid $45 for these which is awesome because big fat feet people get penalized by show companies for having big fat feet and they jack up wide shoes and particularly wide shoes over size 11.

I've had a couple periods of my life, each lasting a few months, where I ran pretty consistently--but I never kept it up. I decided to take up again almost five years ago in my mid-30s, and I haven't stopped since (only for water breaks)! This was the first time I realized I needed an actual running shoe, and somehow I stumbled upon the Asics Gel-Contend series (I think the 3rd generation). For the last several years, this is my sole running shoe--pun intended, because if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I know my size, they are comfortable and supportive without feeling overly-cushioned, and they've kept me mostly injury-free through a marathon, a half-marathon, several 10Ks, countless 5Ks, and thousands of miles of training. Best of all, they're CHEAP! My running buddies often spend north of $100 on shoes and have different pairs for races, etc. But I never use anything but these and have never paid more than $50. As a result, it doesn't pinch my wallet to replace them every 400 miles (about every 3 months). In my return to running, I've discovered that cheap new shoes are better than expensive old ones, so I will just continue to buy these as long in whatever generation is on sale at the end of my 3 months. Or, better yet, just check periodically and buy them when they're on sale and have a pair in reserve. My only gripe is that I always get a blister on my right second toe with these shoes. But since it's been so long since I've worn any others, it might not be the shoe. Not enough to take off a star.PRO TIP: Keep these things from stinking (especially after running in the rain) with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Sof-Sole-Sneaker-Locker-Deodorizer/dp/B003IJ6HFM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=194MBZ176NAEZ&keywords=sneaker+balls+shoe+deodorizers&qid=1563493495&s=gateway&sprefix=sneaker+balls%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-3

A year ago my runs topped out at a three or four miles, which had been my limit for a few years. At the age of 40 and some change I didn't think I was ever going to be able to push beyond that. Then I happened on a pair of these shoes at a ridiculously low price, now I'm ripping off 8 mile runs with ease, and even 10-11 hilly miles on occasion. The shoes have held up extremely well over a year and roughly 1000 miles. I'll probably have to change them out soon simply for all the mileage I've put on them, but their performance has been amazing.As for the fit, I take a 9.5, and they fit me perfectly, with not trouble using thin socks in the warmer months and full wool for cold winter days. They breathe well, which is really great in the hot of summer (but of course less than ideal in colder weather, hence the wool socks).Ultimately, it's an amazing shoe, changed my life. An incredible value at its regular price.

Totally lucked out guessing what size would fit me for this exact style since they don't have them in stores anymore. Thought I'd give these a shot since I LOVE the Contend 4s but was really disappointed with the lack of cushioning when I tried on the Contend 6s, and the 5s are about what you'd expect, which is in-between, pretty close to the 4s, cushioning and fit-wise, just slightly tighter around the top of the back, but not too bothersome.The Contend 4s are the most perfect athletic shoe I've ever owned and wish the 6s weren't so gutted out, but the 5s are a fine replacement for the 4s, especially for how cheap I got this exact size (11 extra wide for about $30).

At 73 yrs old and weighting in at 257/6'2" I was really hoping to find a new "walking" shoe for my 2+ mile walks on paths (not dirt). This shoe was near perfect in its instant comfort. I wore them around the house for about 4 hours in order to break them in gradually instead of the other way around. Yesterday, I took them on a 2 mile walk with my walking bud, Maddie (Havanese) and I'm here to tell you they performed very well. By the time I arrived home my feet weren't screaming and I knew I could have gone further. Arch support was great, the gel soles were exactly as the seller said they would be. Lower back issues didn't act up on my during the walk which made the walk itself fantastic. We'll be hitting the pavement shortly and will take them a half mile further this time. Gradual is the key to having the right experience. I'm convinced!