The GEL-CONTEND® 9 running shoe provides good cushioning, support, and durability.An engineered mesh upper stretches with the foot´s natural motion and creates a comfortable fit. Meanwhile, the synthetic stitching on the overlays helps create a more supportive foothold.The midsole features GEL® technology and AMPLIFOAM+ cushioning. These technologies help increase durability while creating a softer feel underfoot.Pronation:Neutral:- Foot Type: Normal size arches- Push Off: There is even distribution from the front of the foot.- Considered Injuries: Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury.- How your foot contacts the ground: The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.Underpronation:- Foot Type: High arches- Push Off: The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot.- Considered Injuries: Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain.- How your foot contacts the ground: The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg.Features:- Rearfoot GEL® technology cushioning- Improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike- Jacquard mesh upper- Improves airflow- OrthoLite™ sockliner- Offers excellent step-in comfort- Flex grooves in the outsole- Improves flexibility- Synthetic stitching on the overlays- Improves support- AMPLIFOAM+ cushioning- Helps improve durability- GUIDANCE LINE™ technology- Provides a more consistent stride- At least 20% of the shoe's main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions- The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technologySpecifications:- Weight: 274 g/9.7 oz