Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 6

I run somewhat supine (on the outside edges of my feet), about 60% hard surface and 40% dirt, about 25/30-miles/wk. The GEL-Venture in its various iterations have been my go-to shoes for many years now. ASICS' last-shape and sizing on the GEL-Venture has been remarkably consistent between generations and different pairs of shoes, so I've never had any problem with ordering them direct, several pairs at a time -- most recently the GEL-Venture 6. The soles are a stable shape and fairly grippy. Cushioning is good, though I'll add a gel-pad under the heel in shoes that see downhill use on a hard surface. I'll get about 200/250-miles (two-months) out of a pair before grinding all the way through the outside edges of the heel and toe soles. If used only on dirt, I suspect they would wear far longer. They have enough cushioning left to keep running in them after wearing through the soles, but their low price combined with my running form simply encourages a new pair of shoes. Overall consistently well-made, and at a price that encourages running in fresh shoes.

I run somewhat supine (on the outside edges of my feet), about 60% hard surface and 40% dirt, about 25/30-miles/wk. The GEL-Venture in its various iterations have been my go-to shoes for many years now. ASICS' last-shape and sizing on the GEL-Venture has been remarkably consistent between generations and different pairs of shoes, so I've never had any problem with ordering them direct, several pairs at a time -- most recently the GEL-Venture 6. The soles are a stable shape and fairly grippy. Cushioning is good, though I'll add a gel-pad under the heel in shoes that see downhill use on a hard surface. I'll get about 200/250-miles (two-months) out of a pair before grinding all the way through the outside edges of the heel and toe soles. If used only on dirt, I suspect they would wear far longer. They have enough cushioning left to keep running in them after wearing through the soles, but their low price combined with my running form simply encourages a new pair of shoes. Overall consistently well-made, and at a price that encourages running in fresh shoes.

ASICS are the only tennis shoe I wear. All of the styles are extremely comfortable.

You don't need inserts in these shoes! They're sooo comfortable! Had an earlier model...Just had a total knee replacement and this my go to shoe. Price was excellent and I have a very expensive pair that I'll use when I am able to start power walking again but these shoes would be fine too! Will not buy any other brand again and same with my wife! ASICS ROCKS!

These are great shoes... very comfortable, good looking and provide excellent support. I highly recommend them.