True-to-Size Millimeter Sizing Comparison

ASICS GEL-Contend 9 vs ASICS GEL-NYC

Detailed size conversion chart, cavity measurements in millimeters, and crowd-sourced fit advice for choosing your perfect size.

Shoe Aunisex
ASICS GEL-Contend 9
4.2(286 reviews)
Fit TendencyRuns Small (-4mm)
Width ProfileStandard (Medium)
View Full GEL-Contend 9 Breakdown
Shoe Bmen
ASICS GEL-NYC
4.6(345 reviews)
Fit TendencyTrue to Size
Width ProfileStandard (Medium)
View Full GEL-NYC Breakdown
Fit Verdict

GEL-NYC Runs Slightly Larger

The GEL-NYC provides about 4mm more internal length than the GEL-Contend 9. We suggest ordering 1/2 size down in GEL-NYC.

Length Delta+4 mm
Width DeltaIdentical

Interactive Size Converter

Select what size you wear in the GEL-Contend 9 to see your calculated size in the GEL-NYC.

Recommended Size in ASICS GEL-NYC
US 8100% Match

Internal shoe cavity difference: 0.0 mm (snugger)

Complete Size Conversion Matrix

Direct millimeter-calibrated mapping comparing all available sizes between both shoes.

GEL-Contend 9 (US)Internal CavityGEL-NYC EquivalentMatch AccuracyFit Difference
US 3.5236 mmUS 70%+31.0 mm
US 4239 mmUS 70%+28.0 mm
US 4.5243 mmUS 70%+24.0 mm
US 5246 mmUS 70%+21.0 mm
US 5.5249 mmUS 70%+18.0 mm
US 6253 mmUS 70%+14.0 mm
US 6.5256 mmUS 70%+11.0 mm
US 7263 mmUS 753%+4.0 mm
US 7.5266 mmUS 788%+1.0 mm
US 8269 mmUS 7.588%+1.0 mm
US 8.5273 mmUS 8100%0.0 mm
US 9276 mmUS 8.588%+1.0 mm
US 9.5279 mmUS 988%+1.0 mm
US 10283 mmUS 9.5100%0.0 mm
US 10.5286 mmUS 1088%+1.0 mm
US 11289 mmUS 10.588%+1.0 mm
US 11.5293 mmUS 11100%0.0 mm
US 12296 mmUS 11.588%+1.0 mm
US 12.5299 mmUS 1288%+1.0 mm
US 13303 mmUS 12.5100%0.0 mm
US 14309 mmUS 1376%-2.0 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the GEL-Contend 9 size compare to the GEL-NYC?

The GEL-NYC provides about 4mm more internal length than the GEL-Contend 9. We suggest ordering 1/2 size down in GEL-NYC. The GEL-Contend 9 has an internal fit offset of -4mm compared to 0mm for the GEL-NYC.

Do these shoes fit wide feet comfortably?

The GEL-Contend 9 has a standard medium width profile, while the GEL-NYC is standard medium.