GEL-CONTEND 9

Specs

Heel Drop

8 mm

Weight

235 g/8.3 oz

Support

Neutral

Cushion

Regular

Pronation

Designed ForNeutralUnderpronation

Neutral

• Foot Type

  Normal size arches

• Push Off

  There is even distribution from the front of the foot.

• Considered Injuries

  Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury.

• How your foot contacts the ground

  The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.

Underpronation

• Foot Type

  High arches

• Push Off

  The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot.

• Considered Injuries

  Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain.

• How your foot contacts the ground

  The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg.

Details

The GEL-CONTEND® 9 running shoe provides good cushioning, support, and durability.

An engineered mesh upper stretches with the foot’s natural motion and creates a comfortable fit. Meanwhile, the synthetic stitching on the overlays helps create a more supportive foothold.

The midsole features GEL® technology and AMPLIFOAM+ cushioning. These technologies help increase durability while creating a softer feel underfoot.

Additionally, a TRUSSTIC® support unit and wrap-up outsole improve stability while allowing your feet to move freely. This lets you change directions more confidently, particularly if you’re moving side-to-side.

Style #:1012B681.021

UPC #:197298598811

Tech & Materials

• Rearfoot GEL® technology cushioning

  Improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike

• Jacquard mesh upper

  Improves airflow

• OrthoLite™ sockliner

  Offers excellent step-in comfort

• Flex grooves in the outsole improve flexibility

• Synthetic stitching on the overlays improves support

• AMPLIFOAM+ cushioning

  Helps improve durability

• TRUSSTIC® technology

  Improves stability

• GUIDANCE LINE™ technology

  Provides a more consistent stride

• At least 20% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions

• The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology