ASICS GEL-CONTEND 10 vs Nike Pegasus Premium

The ASICS GEL-CONTEND 10 and Nike Pegasus Premium are both neutral road running shoes. The GEL-CONTEND 10 is 0.3 oz lighter (11.2 oz vs 11.5 oz), costs about $150 less (from $69.95) and has a lower heel-to-toe drop (8 mm vs 10 mm).

ASICS

GEL-CONTEND 10

4.5 (105)

$69.95

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Nike

Pegasus Premium

4.4 (747)

$220

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Specs side by side

Spec	GEL-CONTEND 10	Pegasus Premium
Price	$69.95	$220
Rating	4.5 / 5 (105 reviews)	4.4 / 5 (747 reviews)
Weight	11.2 oz	11.5 oz
Heel-to-toe drop	8 mm	10 mm
Cushioning	—	Firm / responsive
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Surface	Road	Road
Available for	Men & Women	Men & Women

Specs and prices from ASICS and Nike, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.

Which should you get?

Get the GEL-CONTEND 10 if…

you want the lighter shoe
you want to spend less
you land on your midfoot or want a lower drop

Get the Pegasus Premium if…

you land on your heel and like a higher drop
you want the more widely reviewed shoe