Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 7

This is the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. Not kidding. It is light weight but super supportive - so much so that it feels like I don't have anything on my feet! I've spent a LOT more money for tennis shoes that were not as comfortable. Highly recommend!

Good support, good fit, and the wides are wide enough, thank goodness. I swap between these and a pair of New Balance trail runners for my daily 3-mile walks and my feet and knees are happy.

Just to confirm what others have said....these sneakers are navy blue/purplish and nothing near resembling black as the description indicates. I buy new ASICS every four months or so as I am in the gym doing cardio 6 days a week and need the cushioning. I like the styling of these sneakers but doesn't feel as cushioned as other similar pairs I have purchased. I also think the toe boxes are a bit roomier than usual but it's not awful. And the shoe laces are quite long. I will keep wearing them but don't think I would repurchase them in the future.

These shoes hit a home run! Very comfortable "Ortholite Gel" sole inside with nice arch support. The color is more dark navy, but that's what I wanted, attractive details and good for walking.

I wear either size 8 or 8.5 depending on what kind of socks I'll be wearing. I got these for a trip to Denver knowing I'd be doing some trail hiking so I ordered the 8.5 and they were perfect. I have high arches and the support was also exactly what I needed. I did a 5 - 8 mile hike 2 days in a row (no breaking in) and they were amazing - my legs were sore but my feet didn't hurt at all! I loved the look of them also, and the price was good. I won't be hiking that often so these were a good choice

I’ve been wearing ASICS for years, size 10. The GEL Venture 7 didn’t seem to have as much cushion as more expensive styles. Fit was spot on for me. The shoelaces are strange...like a strong ribbon. Look like they would work okay although I question if the laces would stay tight over the course of day and they just didn’t seem substantial enough for the long haul. I returned these shoes and went with a different, more expensive ASICS shoe.

I have worn the Gel-Venture ASICS for several years now so didn't hesitate to buy the new ones - but unfortunately they are no longer the great shoe they used to be. It is obvious they have lowered the quality of materials and are skimping on details. The heel is now a full half inch lower so now when I start the walk, my heel slips right out. I included a pic of the new shoe on the left and my current Gel-Venture 6 shoe on the right. I see that other customers have had the same issue on their reviews. The cushion inside is too think to lower the heel and still have the shoe fit. Also the plastic pieces added to the sides restrict my toes and rubbed against my little toe. I am so disappointed ASICS. I like the look of the shoe, but I need it to fit correctly! I will be on the hunt for a new walking shoe brand now.

I'm a size 11 and have a very hard time finding shoes that I like and fit. I love these shoes and they are very comfortable. I normally take my shoes off after awhile of wearing them cause they are bothering my feet but these shoes stay on my feet all day without even noticing I am still wearing them. No sore feet here. I love the navy blue color with purple accents. Highly recommended and will buy again if needed.

I have no clue why these reviews are raving about these shoes. They are very blah. I bought these for the "arch support" and serious comfort everyone was mentioning. My intent was to use them on a vacation during which we intend to do a tone of walking and trekking. The arch support is crap. If you need shoes with good arch support, don't waste your time with these. The arch support didn't even come up to the highest point of my arch, so my feet would be dying in these if I had to do a lot of walking in them. No clue why several reviews specifically reference "good arch support." The overall comfort of the shoe is also just very unimpressive and the look is very cheap and frumpy. I'll be returning and purchasing a much higher quality.

I have a wide forefoot, High instep and narrow heel. My normal flat shoe size is a women’s 5, I ordered these in a 5.5 Wide. The toe box didn’t feel quite deep enough when I first put these on, but after wearing them for a few days, they feel great. I was looking for a neutral shoe and didn’t realize these were Trail shoes. They look great, they are a little more rigid from side to side than a running shoe, but great flexibility in the forefoot which is just what I need.

I have a pretty high arch and have had success with ASICS in the past. I wore these out of the box on a 3 mile hike in running socks with no rubbing, blisters, or discomfort. About a mile in, I noticed a twinge of pressure in my right foot (higher of the 2 arches) but it never turned painful. My only complaint is after 3 miles, my feet were hot and sweaty and I would have hoped for more ventilation in a trail shoe. I’m going to try with different socks next time.

Full disclosure - all my sneakers and hiking shoes are Asics - so I would call myself a devoted fan. This sneaker is a really lightweight and breathable Asics shoe. Out of the box, it's flexible, cushy and ready to wear (I went for a 5 mile hike with no issues at all). The sizing is the same as other Asics sneakers. I like that it's black on black, for those days when I want to head into New York City for the day and wear sneakers but not look like I'm heading to the gym.

Five years ago I had a soccer injury resulting in damage to my Achilles’ tendon, specifically where it attaches to the back of my ankle. I literally couldn’t wear any shoes with a back on them for about a year- I lived in crocks lol I kept trying sneakers but everything seemed to bother it. I stumbled upon this ASICS series and, since there is a bit less bulk in the back of the shoe, took my chances- and it worked. SUPER comfy shoe, and did not exacerbate my injury. It took a long time for it heal and it occasionally will flare up with other shoes, so I basically live in these. I’ve bought a new pair every year for the last four years and am never disappointed. This new pair of 7s in the red is def my favorite so far- great fit and comfort as always, but they the coolest looking pair I’ve seen yet. Very happy!

For those of you deciding on color, I got the ones called “black/silver”. Where they came up with that color to describe these is beyond me. There is NO black in these sneakers. They are a navy blue with the blue being on the purple side. Beautiful color, IMO. Anyway, these are really comfortable sneakers with a nice cushioned footbed. I have these same ones in an older version and love them. However I returned these because I feel like I could use a half size larger. They seem to run just a little small so if you’re between size go up the half size. I’m probably going to try them in a half size bigger or I may try the same size in the wide width and see if that does the trick. I do wish these came in other colors specifically lighter colors. Thank you Zappos for the amazing return policy as usual. I always comes to Zappos for my shoe shopping for this reason.

Cute colors, great comfort. I am a big girl and work on my feet all day. I wore Skechers Go Walk for a long time and they seriously messed up my feet. I got the Gel Venture 6 last year and they have helped so much. The 7 seems to be a good continuation of the Venture series. They did feel a little longer though.

Zappos has them listed as black. They are not. I have sent a request for them to check the color and correct. They are a navy blue and beautiful. Arch support is good, but I am comparing that to the mephisto sandal that has excellent support. I find these sneakers to be very comfortable, andthey give my toes room to wiggle. I've only worn them for a few hours at a time so far but am pleased with support and comfort.

I’m so glad these fit so well! I often buy men’s shoes because they seem to be a little bit more roomy/wider. I wear between an 8 1/2 and nine ladies. These fit true at a size 9. I usually put in my own insoles, and take out the ones that come with the shoe, and the fit was still great. The shoe is lightweight, well-built and perfect for outdoor running and walking. I love that they’re almost totally black and not a bunch of crazy colors! Zappos was really good about meeting a better price I found elsewhere. Two thumbs up for the shoes.

I'm not sure if it's just me, but I usually need to buy a half size larger in an athletic shoe than other shoes, and these were no exception. I love Asics – I can count on them fitting me consistently and they have great support. I use them every day to walk the dog and they last a couple years before I have to replace them. I haven't bought any other kind of walking/running shoe for years. Their quality and consistency makes it an easy decision. These were a really good price, as well, which I appreciate!

I always come back to the Asics! Wanted to try something new for a change so I got the Ryka....so thankful for the 30 day trial. I returned them in 2 weeks. No comparison to the look and feel of the asics.

The heel is very loose and my heel tends to rise when I finish taking a step. I put my orthotics into the bottom which made the shoe not fit well. The reason I purchased these is because the 3 pair I purchased and worn for several years are worn out. The style was discontinued. Even though these are similar, they are not nearly as comfortable as my previous style, but I will keep them, as they are “ok” and look good. I just won’t be wearing them for active use.

Ordered these but unfortunately had to send them back. While they were very comfortable, there was not enough arch support for my foot. Wished they could have worked. Thank you Zappos for your great return policy. That's why I continue to buy shoes from Zappos.

I'm getting tired of ordering athletic shoes that are marked WIDE, yet NOT cut wide. This is the fourth pair I have returned for the same reason. This shoe felt perfect everywhere else, except it is not a true wide. It is not my foot, I have double checked.

Very disappointed. I need to replace my 3rd pair of Gel Kahana8's and thought this was a good match. Absolutely no arch support in this shoe. Will return and will try for something else.

Very good fit and supportive! So comfortable and stylish. With a great price $12 under DSW store. Don’t pass these up! ? I use arch supports and they fit nicely inside too.

I buy ASIC gels for walking. Love them. I power walk 2-3 miles a day in them. I replace about every 9-12 months. I have what is called black/silver. They are NOT thus color. See pic: they are mainly blue with black top/tongue.