The GEL-CONTEND™ 8 running shoe provides excellent cushioning for runners seeking a combination of durability and support. The reliable cushioning stems from rearfoot GEL® technology, a durable AMPLIFOAM™ midsole, and an ORTHOLITE™ sockliner that are each designed to improve comfort and provide excellent shock absorption. Following the natural progression of the foot, GUIDANCE LINE™ technology helps generate a more natural and consistent stride. Additionally, the flex grooves in the outsole increase the shoe's flexibility during your step—creating a more natural feel from footstrike to toe-off.
Features:
- Jacquard mesh upper
- Rearfoot GEL™ technology to offer a cushioned underfoot that injects a stronger rebound into your stride
- AMPLIFOAM™ midsole, engineered to maintain durability at softer densities, providing better flexibility, comfort, and platform adaptability ideal for natural running
- GUIDANCE LINE® midsole technology, featuring vertical flex groove that decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency
- Synthetic fiber stitching on the overlays improves support
- ORTHOLITE® sockliner
- Internal heel counter
- Double TEX lasting
- Strategically located grooves in the outsole improves flexibility
- Forefoot outsole wrap, improves lateral stability
- Lace closure
- Drop: 10 mm