Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 6

As an avid recreational runner, I have worn ASICS shoes exclusively for many years. The reason is that my foot requires a narrow heel and wide toe box, and a mild over pronation but mostly neutral. ASICS has a wide selection of shoes to accommodate my feet and running style. The problem is that they frequently discontinue shoes that are perfect for me and replace them with a newer model that is not necessarily an improvement over the previous one. This is my 4th pair of the venture 6 and I can say they are such a great all around versatile shoe at a very reasonable price point. I use these as a cross training shoe for street and trail running of 10k or less, weight training, and cardio workouts. If you are considering running in or training for longer runs such as half or full marathons I would strongly recommend upgrading into a lighter and more specific support platform ASICS model, and would expect to pay more for that type of shoe. These shoes are a great value and are commonly available in EE And 4E sizes, I always buy ASICS shoes one half to one full size larger than what I wear in street shoes. Hope this helps.

The cushion was sub par and the heal was loose. The shoe also seemed too narrow with too low of an instep.

This is my third pair of these because they are awesome. I've had plantar faciatis in the past and ASICs in general have cured me of that. The GEL Venture 6 feels a bit stiff when you first get them but after wearing them in for a few hours they can't be beat. Comfortable, supportive, and durable. These definitely outlast some of the more expensive ASICs that I've bought in the past. The value is outstanding. I'm not one for neon and flash so I wish they'd make a few more subdued, yet attractive color options for these as I would buy one or two pairs of each. My foot is extremely wide so I get the 4E and go .5 to 1 size longer from normal as they do tend to run slightly shorter than expected. I use them for street shoes and for weight and treadmill workouts. Serious distance runners should probably look elsewhere for something just a hair lighter even though these are really outstanding. Hope they don't change them up much when the newer version comes out and I'll keep buying these forever. Love them.

I'm 275 and 6ft, have wide feet and these shoes are amazingly comfortable. Had the gel venture 5s and then got a pair of new balance when the 5s wore out. Came back to asics as my venture 5s are still in better shape than my 1 yr old new balances

Have always purchased asics for my husband in this size. They are too wide and too long

I buy these each summer for work shoes and love the fact that there's no "breaking in" with them. They are comfortable from day one. Now on my 4th pair, but have only had to throw out the first pair from use. Price has remained affordable and the shipping is out of this world! (Why can't all businesses ship as quick as you?) Will keep coming back. Keep telling my friends and co-workers about your site. Love it.

I have unusually wide feet. Finding shoes wide enough is almost impossible. The Asics 4E is almost 1/2 inch wider than New Balance. I’m very pleased!

Shoes are what I thought they would be and they fit fine! Glad they had 12 1/2. They look good, feel good, must be good. Now we'll just have to see how long they last.

They are not as wide in the toe box as the Gel Sonoma2 in the same size and width (14eeee), so they don't work for me.

I love this shoe for walking. It's light weight and is very comfortable. I just ordered another pair. Zappos is great, they helped me out with a shoe order and gosh all mighty, were they ever the nicest people to work with. Got my shoe order in and on the way!

This version 6 has a better sole and pattern. I have really liked these shoes through the years. Me and my kids wear them as every day shoes. Great shoe at a better price.

This is my first pair of Asics. My immediate impression was that they were too firm. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find them comfortable after wearing them to work. These are my 'do everything' shoes. They're light weight and vented. The outsole appears that it will work well for trail work. I have a slight supination and these feel great to me. The shoelaces (on the grey model) have a nice understated blue line that matches the Asics logo.

While the red shoes look great. They are the worst shoes I have ever bought. I just started wearing them and they feel loose and sloppy. My least favorite shoes ever. I don't even want to mow the lawn in them as i don't want to wear them anymore even after 2 weeks.

These are of substantially poorer quality than the previous generation of this model. The shoe is of much weaker structure, especially around the heel. They feel flimsy and no longer support your ankle at all. I have loved the Gel-Venture series, but after this massive disappointment, I can't recommend them any longer.

These Asics shoes fit well and I have a difficult time finding something that works. I'll probably be back to buy another pair in a different color soon. The experience with Zappos has been excellent!

Good fitting shoe, heel felt secure, wide width as described.

I really like the shoes... I recommend them to anyone who wears this size and width.

Excellant , f a st shipping , good fit an well pleased !!!

I use these shoes basically for my gym workout. They provide excellent toe box support. Other shoes I tried had broad mesh covering and no retaining straps to prevent my toes from moving laterally. The Asics Gel provide a solid foundation, are lightweight and look great.

I have a very wide, and super flat foot. ASICS are the only athletic shoe I can find in 13 EEEE and wear comfortably. This shoe has some arch support, but if you have high arches, it probably will not be enough support. That said, I walked 40 miles in 4 days in these shoes with only minor soreness, and I’m over 40. That really says something!

My husband loves these. He ordered them for his workouts and is very pleased.

Overall it's a good shoe. I wasn't sure the arch support would work, since I suffer terrible pain with my flat foot, so I put in my arch support orthotic, I can't really gauge whether the one in the shoe works on not. I have had several compliments about the shoe. I am happy with it; the next one I buy I'll make it extra extra wide.

My son absolutely adores these. The style looks great. The shoe is well constructed. Zappos, as always, is the best!!

These are great shoes. The only reason I didn't give a fifth star is because of a little peculiarity. The tend to squeak when I'm walking on a hardwood floor. In and unto itself, not a terrible thing. But the "chirp" is exactly the same chirp my smoke detectors emit when the battery needs changing. I spent half an hour swapping out batteries until I realized what was happening.

I really like these shoes. I bought these for a trip to Disneyland. I wore them all five days in the park and my feet and legs were smiling the whole time. I would definitely buy these shoes again.