ASICS Men's Gel-Contend 9 Running Shoes

The product details are as follows: The shoes are imported, with a rubber sole and a polyester outer material. The closure type is lace-up.

The key features of the shoes include:

Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning: Improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike. Jacquard mesh upper: Improves airflow and creates a comfortable fit. OrthoLite sockliner: Offers excellent step-in comfort. Flex grooves in the outsole: Improves flexibility. Synthetic stitching on the overlays: Improves support.

The product description further elaborates on these features:

Jacquard Mesh Upper: Enhances airflow while providing a comfortable fit. Rearfoot GEL Technology: Enhances impact absorption and delivers a softer feel at footstrike. AMPLIFOAM+ Cushioning: Helps improve the durability of the shoe.

The shoes are designed for the road, with an 8mm heel drop and a weight of 275g/9.7oz. They are suitable for neutral, underpronating foot types, offering regular cushioning.

Underpronation, or supination, is characterized by the foot landing on the outside of the heel and minimal inward roll, leading to increased shock on the lower leg and pressure on the outer toes. This can result in conditions like plantar fasciitis and shin splints.

In contrast, neutral foot types land on the outside of the heel and then roll inward, effectively absorbing impact. Overpronation, where the foot excessively rolls inward, can cause issues such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and heel spurs.

The shoes offer different key benefits, including stability, comfort, energy return, and racing performance, with corresponding underfoot feels and similar shoe recommendations.

The product page also includes a selection of related socks, such as the Quick Lyte Plus 3PK, Intensity ST 2.0, Cushion Low 3PK, Speed No Show 2PK, and Invasion No Show 6PK, each with their own customer reviews and pricing information.

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