ASICS Gel-Contend 10 vs Brooks Revel 9
Gel-Contend 10 or Revel 9? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a simple, affordable shoe for walking and easy runs? Get the Gel-Contend 10.
Want a comfortable, durable shoe at a great price? Get the Revel 9.
Get the Gel-Contend 10 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You need a roomier fit
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You’d rather spend $20 less
Get the Revel 9 if
- You want a little more give underfoot
- You want more bounce and energy back
- You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
- You like a bit more structure under the forefoot
On the run
Gel-Contend 10: The no-frills starter shoe. Firm and simple, with modest cushioning and very little bounce. A sensible starter shoe for walking and easy runs.
Revel 9: The budget-friendly beginner pick. Smooth, simple and comfortable for easy runs and walks, and more stable than earlier Revels thanks to a wider base. Nothing flashy, and a touch stiff.
The Gel-Contend 10 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings carry over from the Gel-Contend 9 lab test (RunRepeat); no lab test of the 10 yet.
Specs side by side
| Gel-Contend 10 | Revel 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $100 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | Not listed by ASICS | 32 / 24mm* |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 11.2 oz | 9.5 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 10 oz | 8.6 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 300–400 miles | 450–550 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Gel-Contend 10. True to size with plenty of room in the toebox. Wide and extra-wide available.
Revel 9. A comfortable upper, but toe room is limited. Wide available.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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