Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Update review as of February 2021: I ran about 200 miles in 2020 and probably about 100 miles in 2019, when I bought the shoes. They never tore, AT ALL. They've definitely lost support and cushioning, as to be expected with an affordable pair of running shoes and after those miles put on them, but I still wear them to do small hikes and walks. I've since bought ASICS Women's Jolt 2 Running Shoes for this year (2021) because I didn't like the color options for the Contend 5 (2 years later and they still have just the same colors.) - I do highly recommend these shoes! I ended up taking back a pair of $150 Brooks running shoes for Asics. I don't understand other people saying these are too big. I read a few reviews of others also confused by other reviewers say these fit small. I was so nervous by all of the "fit smaller than expected" reviews that I went and tried on 3 different kinds of Asics in a store and the 7.5, 8 and 8.5 all fit normally. I normally wear a 7.5-8 but I was still so nervous that they'd be small because of the reviews, so I got an 8.5 I wish I had bought my regular size 8 though because these don't fit small AT ALL. They fit normal. So these shoes, a size 8.5, fit just fine but I'd prefer a size 8, like I normally wear, so that they'd be a little bit more snug for running. I haven't yet ran in them so I can't review the comfort or arch support. I just wanted to quickly review the fit. If you wear a 7, get a 7. If you wear an 8, get an 8. They fit FINE! Mine were bought from Shoebacca and came with a free pair of Asics socks, too!