Everyone has a pair of Asics nowadays, but despite the TikTok trends, it’s not solely for aesthetics. Just ask any runner and they’ll tell you: the brand makes excellent supportive sneakers, which is essential for preventing balance issues and foot problems later in life.
Combining style, comfort and support in a shoe is sometimes a hard feat (pun intended) to pull off, but today, we found not one, but two Asics that do it well — and they’re both on sale for under $60 at Zappos in women’s sizes. Right now, the GEL-Contend 9 is discounted to $54.95, down from $70 (21% off), while the GEL-Venture 10 is down to as low as $59.95 from $80 (25% off). Those are two popular Asics for less than $60!
The GEL-Contend 9 is a straightforward breathable shoe, with a polyester upper and liner for durability and a “toe box is deep enough for comfort on my bunion and hammertoe,” according to a reviewer named P.G.Dover.It features an Ortholite Sockliner for plush, cushy softness, and a grippy outsole for slippy surfaces. Grab a pair on sale in seven colors.
Meanwhile, the GEL-Venture 10 is an all-terrain perfect for road and trail running. It has a stacked height due to the brand’s proprietary AMPLIFOAM cushioning, GEL tech on its heel for squishy landings and pull tabs for easy on and off. It’s on sale in black for $59.95 and four other colors for $64.95.
Both sneakers are available in women’s sizes 5-12.
Grab the GEL-Contend 9 and the GEL-Venture 10 on mega-sale at Zappos today, and keep reading to see what reviewers had to say about the GEL-Contend 9′s awesome value.
“Asics gel contend 9 is great fit for my size 11.5 wide lady feet. The material has enough give and the toe box is deep enough for comfort on my bunion and hammertoe.” — P.G.Dover
“These fit a lot better than the Gel 1000. I do put an insert in for extra support. Need the heel cup and arch support. Have liked Asics for many years now. Hard to find White sneakers and Black without all the colors these days. Still searching for these. Settled with the Gray for now, do like the fuchsia accent color.” — Gloria
“Extremely comfortable shoe. A little clunky – but great for lots of walking.” — Anonymous
“I don’t know why I thought I needed super expensive running shoes. Asics gel contend got my feet, hips, knees and back through 12 hour shifts for 20 years. Thought I’d give them a try for walking/running. Support is awesome for my high arches!” — Tricia
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