Asics Contend 9 GS - Kids Grade School Running Shoes

The Asics Contend 9 kids’ running shoes are resilient to keep up with the adventures of your little athlete, and comfortable so they’ll love to live in them from school to playground. 

Sustainability 
- Includes environmentally preferred materials, with a minimum of 20% of the main upper content being recycled 
- According to Asics, the sockliner is produced with a more sustainable dyeing process compared to standard dyeing methods, preserving about 33% more water and reducing carbon emission by about 45%

Upper
- Durable design with toe reinforcement and toe rubber stitching to increase the longevity of your kid's go-to running shoe
- Airy mesh upper keeps little feet in cool and dry conditions
- Plush collar and foot-conforming heel fit for step-in comfort
- Lacing system for locked-in support 
- Breathable and flexible lining

Midsole 
- Kid-friendly Asics EVA cushioning cradles their growing feet 
- Shock-absorbing to dampen hard and repetitive impacts during runs and play 

Outsole 
- Hard-wearing rubber outsole for a run-ready ride