The CONTEND™ 9 GS (Grade School) shoe is designed for young feet.
Details like the toe reinforcement, toe rubber stitching, and solid rubber outsole increase durability and lengthen the shoe's lifespan.
Style #:
1014A337.002
Designed For Neutral Underpronation

Neutral
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Foot Type
Normal to high arches -
Push Off
There is even distribution from the front of the foot. -
How your foot contacts the ground
The foot lands on the outside of the heel, then rolls inward to absorb shock and support body weight, or pressure remains on outside of the foot through to toe-off. -
For those who appreciate cushioning and don’t require additional support.

Underpronation
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Foot Type
High arches -
Push Off
The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot. -
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. -
- The toe reinforcement, toe rubber stitching, and solid rubber outsole improve durability
- At least 20% of the shoe's main upper material is made with recycled content 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 technology