Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Venture® 5

I bought these shoes to help with my plantar fasciitis and not only do they look good but help with my foot problem too!

This is a great shoe that is comfortable, stylish, has good support, and is a bargain. As others have noted, the shoe is comparable to other shoes that cost $100 more. Like other reviewers, I found that it runs small. My shoe size is normally 7, in Asics I tend to buy a 7.5, but in this shoe I needed to get an 8. The size 8 allows me to comfortably wear my usual two pairs of socks and insert an orthotic if needed. Zappos makes it so easy to compare shoe sizes and return the one that doesn't fit. I have a lot of foot and back problems and have spent a small fortune on athletic shoes over the years. I've tried many brands (some quite pricey and highly recommended), but I keep coming back to Asics as the best brand. This particular shoe also comes in great colors, bright ones if you like, but also less flashy blacks and grays.

Love these shoes to wear both for the gym and all day long! I wear orthotics, and they fit in perfectly.

I love the shoes so much!!!very light, really comfortable, awesome color!Just perfect Thanks for super fast shipping!! This shoe is A+++++ð???

Great shoe. Worked hard right out of the box. I walk alot at my job and this shoe keeps up with me well.

Love these sneakers. My go to brand is Asics. Fit is excellent (I wear 8.5 in street shoes and always get a 9 in sneakers)

I purchased these shoes for a recent hiking trip where I wanted more grip on the sole and more support than my usual Nikes. They were perfect! Comfortable from the start, no break-in period. Perfect for light/easy hiking with plenty of grip on smooth rock. I will definitely keep wearing these!

I bought these shoes to reintroduce running into my life. So far they are very comfortable. They are roomy, nicely cushioned and have good support. I usually wear a 9 in sneakers and these are true to size. I've tried other brands but keep coming back to ASICS as they seldom disappoint. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Good looking and quite comfortable, good cushioning and arch support. A number of small details of design also impressed me, e.g. well placed seams and even the little rubber toe bumper on the tip of the toe, to reinforce the shoe just where a toenail often wears through the fabric... I was hoping for the toe box to be just a little wider to accommodate my bunion but sadly even the "wide" width wasn't quite enough, so regretfully I had to return them. I ended up choosing the Merrell "Moab" whose laces are far enough down the toe box to allow me to adjust the width as much as I need to keep my funky shaped feet happy. Thanks, Zappos, for the great selection and customer service!

This was a great price for this shoe but I found that Asics run much narrower than Brooks shoes do on my feet. With wearing custom orthotics, this shoe was just too snug for me to be comfortable in it.

I had plantar fasciitis and a pulled tibial tendon. I wore other brand named shoes but after buying my first pair of ASICS I have never gone back! The plantar fasciitis has not been an issue.

Great sneaker. It feels sturdy and gives good support

I wanted a good shoe for walking after knee replacement and these are great. Very comfortable and makes my feet feel well supported. I'll get another pair in another color soon.

First time i tried it on it felt hard on my feet. But the next day they felt great! It doesnt take too long to break into them. Ive always worn a Nike or Adidas, but id habe to say that these shoes are very comfy too.

Nice shoe, what I expect from asics

Again, Asics to the rescue. Chronic foot problems keep me in tennis shoes and Asics are my go to shoe. Comfortable, supportive, colorful, and lots of sizes!

I just received these shoes and they are so cute and comfortable. I normally buy 7.5M but with this brand i buy half size larger. They tend to run small. Also if you wear thick socks buy half size larger.

I bought these because I work 12 hours a day on concrete and my feet were constantly hurting. These shoes feel great! After buying these my feet feel wonderful after a long day at work. Don't get me wrong they are still tired but they no longer hurt. Matter of a fact I bought a second pair I love them so much.

Comfortable right out of the box. Good support, looks great, & great quality.

Great shoe for walking and the insoles come out easily if you need orthotics like me. I use ¾ length and my feet feel cozy without feeling tight. Very comfortable shoe! Even after having some minor feet width increase from having 3 kids, the width is great without being wide. The colors aren't quite as bright in person, but still pretty. Highly recommend.

Love these shoes so much that I just ordered a second pair. My podiatrist recommended them to me (I am having surgery next week). They have really helped a lot and I like the removable gel insert. I have to order a 1/2 size larger in this brand.

Great looking and comfortable. I'm an 8 1/5M, but had a reorder 9W, as these were too short and too narrow.

I have always worn an 8 1/2 shoe but this time had to reorder this shoe in a 9! I absolutely love the colors!

My podiatrist recommended this brand of shoes and these were the cutest versions that I have found!

As a result of chemo treatment recently I developed some issues with my feet. I was advised to buy very soft, supportive shoes. I ordered about 10 different pairs and this was the best. I wear it with toe-socks and my feet are doing well. The price was also amazing...so much so that I almost ignored it!