Saucony Cohesion 19 vs ASICS Gel-Contend 10
Cohesion 19 or Gel-Contend 10? 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 everyday shoe? Get the Cohesion 19.
Want a simple, affordable shoe for walking and easy runs? Get the Gel-Contend 10.
Get the Cohesion 19 if
- You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
- You like a bit more structure under the forefoot
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 2.3 oz
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
Get the Gel-Contend 10 if
- You need a roomier fit
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)
On the run
Cohesion 19: The affordable everyday trainer. Stable and simple, with a firm forefoot and a flat ride that has little spring. Fine for walking and easy runs.
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.
The Cohesion 19 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from RTINGS’s lab test (no RunRepeat lab test yet).
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
| Cohesion 19 | Gel-Contend 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 34 / 24mm* | Not listed by ASICS |
| Drop | 10mm* | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 8.95 oz* | 11.2 oz |
| Weight, women’s | Not listed by Saucony | 10 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide | Standard |
| Built for | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 350–450 miles | 300–400 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
Cohesion 19. True to size. Wide available.
Gel-Contend 10. True to size with plenty of room in the toebox. Wide and extra-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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