Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Venture® 5

It's not the most comfortable Asics shoe I've ever worn, but for the price It's a pretty good deal. I love the style; it looks like a cross between an athletic shoe and a hiking shoe in the Silver Grey/Carbon/Dutch Blue color combination. Looks great! I normally wear a 7 1/2, but in these I'm definitely an 8, so go up a half size.

For the price Im satisfied.

I bought these for outside/pavement walking. They are sturdy and form fitting with good arch support. I wore them all day including a 1 hour walk. On this first outing, the foot bed was not as comfortable as I had hoped toward the end of the walk. I want to believe these sneakers need a bit of a break-in period and will not give up on them yet.

I was able to wear these ALL day, walked around the streets of Seattle in them on a trip, and never had one single ounce of soreness or pain. They are terrific.

Liked the style of these shoes. But, similar to other reviewers, I found that the shoes run much narrower than other Asics I have worn. Particularly the right shoe. I have been wearing them for years since they were roomy and you could lace them tighter for support. I have kept these and am wearing them for my daily walks, but not all day. So order at least a half size larger and if your feet are at all wide, be aware This is my second pair. The first pair I received had obviously been worn (soles had mud caked in them) and returned. The right shoe in that pair was even narrower. Have to say Zappos was amazing about making good and sending out a new pair. I donated the first pair.

These are very comfortable sneakers I love them they have a great fit right out the box. I have been using Asics brands for years also, while the price is reasonable and Zappos is always on time!!!!:)

Nice looking shoe. I got a lot of compliments when I wore them. The heel is very flat so not much cushion or height. Not the most comfortable athletic shoe but it looks good. Always trading fashion for comfort. A little snug so I thought it ran a little small. Order the next size half up would have been perfect but I hate returning things so I'm keeping them and hoping it stretches.

I bought these looking for a pair of general sneakers I could use walking, working out, and the occasional Zumba class (I didn't want to shell out for special shoes just for that class). These work pretty well and are comfortable. I'd buy these again when they wear out.

These were comfortable, I actually was my normal shoesize instead of a half size up like for most sneakers. The reason I returned them is because the tops aren't full mesh and that little bit crunched into my outside toe everytime I pushed off with my left foot, which from experience is not pleasant long term.

I have had this style before and I wore them out. Hope to do the same with these.

So far, I really like these. They are not my favorite pair ever, but they have potential to be.

The pair I bought in November was a good fit, but this time the shoes are tight and seem more shallow. Had to send them back. Liked the previous pair!

These sneaks are great. Super comfortable from day one. I have loads of foot problems- bunions, hammer toes, metatarsaliga and just generally sore feet. These are very comfortable and have lots of support both under my feet and around the foot. Feels very stable. They are alittle hopt for the summer time bot otherwise great!!

A bit stiff and not as wide feeling as the Brooks Adrenaline so I am returning them. Doesn't seem to pay to try to save money on shoes. These are very attractive shoes

These shoes are comfortable, and I have a hard time finding comfortable shoes for my achy feet. Unfortunately the stitching in the toe area always unravels sooner than the shoe wears out. But for the price I usually pay for them and the comfort, I can live with it.

I bought these in a wide width (D), which typically is fine for my wide feet. They were too narrow across the toe bed though. Brooks and Saucony always work well for me. I liked the look of the shoes. The shoes were otherwise comfortable with excellent arch support.

I got these for walking. They feel great out of the box. I chose them because reviews said they were relatively light weight. They are lighter than my previous. I'm not sure how the arch support will feel long-term. I like the colors.

Asics are always my go to brand for running shoes and these are another delight! They look exactly like the picture, colors are exactly the same. I was able to put them on and run right away. They are a bit tight at first but they are less stiff with each wear. A lot of reviews said they had to order a half or full size up but it really depends on the fit you prefer. I ordered an 8 1/2 which is my normal size and they fit fine. My toe is pretty close to the front of the shoe but I like a snug fit. They are very supportive of the foot and they feel stable.

I have always had good luck with Asics, but these were just so stiff and uncomfortable. I do not have time for a painful breaking them in period. I am returning these.

By taking advice from other reviews, I ordered 1/2 size up, but they were too big. Other than that, they seemed ok, but not as supportive as I expected.

These seem to be too hard and stiff for me. The heel is too high for me as well. Like the colors a lot though. But they must return to Zappos...bye bye.

These are ok shoes. They are good basic walking shoes, but I felt the Asics Gel Cumulus 17s were far superior (and worth twice as much for sure). If you need good walking/hiking shoes on a budget, these are for you. They have grooves on the bottom for gripping terrain of hiking trails, which is unnecessary for me (I am pavement/gym use only), so I sent them back.

I am still trying out these shoes for running. They seem stiff compared to my older running shoes, but I'm thinking that may be because I had stretched out the old ones from so much wear. These shoes seem to have pretty good cushioning and, because I need a little more support, I wear my orthotics in them. I'm hoping these shoes will work out in the long run (no pun intended)!

Pretty and supportive, but make my foot look big. Also, the shoe fits a little high around the ankles, so feels bruised after wearing one day. I'm keeping these, but will have to break these in...I ordered one whole size larger than my dress shoes size.