Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 7

I’ve only had these shoes since 3/2020 and they’ve held up horribly. Very disappointed. I’ve had Asics before wonderful. Not sure why they’ve worn this bad in such a short time. Don’t buy!

Have been an Asics Venture 6 wearer for several years - one of the only shoes I have been able to wear with my chronic heal pain. Went to purchase another Venture 6 pair, only to find they no longer make them and have replaced them with the 7 model. These are NOT like the 6 model AT ALL! Even with a wide width, they are much narrower than the 6 and I was barely able to get my feet into the shoes, much less wear them for any length of time. Very disappointed they do not fit like the 6 whatsoever and have replaced the 6.

I decided to purchase these shoes after seeing them recommended in an article about the best shoes for nerve pain. I was skeptical since I’ve had problems with other Asics shoes pinching the nerves on the top of my feet, but these shoes have been very comfortable to wear. They were comfortable right out of the box with no break-in period needed. I’ve been wearing them for a few weeks now and am back to walking miles a day. My only complaint is with the laces. They’re very cheap and thin and don’t look like they’ll go the distance, so I’ll probably be buying some replacement laces. Outside of that, I’m very happy with these and just bought a second pair in a different color.

My orthopedist suggested these after I broke my fifth metatarsal on the same arthritic, bone spur laden foot. Ordered my usual size ten and found the following: they are generally comfy, however the toe box is a bit tight at first & my narrow ankles slipped until I adjusted the shoe strings - still slip a bit, so I’m going to add moleskin patches. No issues with arch support for my high arches. Love the all-black look & I think these will be keepers for walking & everyday wear.

Wore them for the first time to my workout class and left them on all day. Sister recommended this shoe… she has the same one. First ASICS!!! Happy with this shoe!

I am very happy with this purchase. I did buy a half size larger.Good support.

The size was right on. The shoes feel great.

I love these shoes for walking, they are very comfortable and sturdy. I normally don't order wide but I returned the original pair of medium width for the wide because the shoes felt narrow and cramping around my toes. The wide is perfect.

The only problem is that the tip pulls back and rips back. I returned one pair that did it immediately. Now the replacement is torn too. Will not buy them again.

I have never purchased ASICS shoes before. I have always purchased New Balance or Saucony because I have a small, wide feet with a high arch and it is hard to find athletic shoes that fit well. I am quite impressed with these ASICS shoes. They fit properly and they are quite comfortable. They have more of an "old school" look and feel, but I like that. I walk three miles a day and I generally go through a pair of walking shoes every 9-10 months. It will be interesting to see if these have a longer life span. But, so far I am very happy with my purchase.

Having had issues finding a comfortable shoe for walking, my expectations were low. I’ve worn ASICS in the past and have liked them but recently my 60 year-old feet have been less than pleased with almost every pair of walking shoe I have tried. And I’ve spent $$$ on what was said to be “the best shoe ever”. I have wide feet and it’s hard to find shoes. So I took a flier on this pair and the price was good and I could return them if they didn’t work. I wore them around the house for several hours and didn’t have any issues. But I needed to know how they would be on a 4 mile walk—and once I did that I had to committed to keeping the shoe. Well they were great, no pain at all and they are so comfortable. Not to mention they’re pretty cute too. I am going to stick with ASICS because they work for me and my wide 60-year-old feet!

I have purchased multiple pairs of this running shoe and continue to pleased with it. it's a good buy for the price and I have to replace it about every 5 months with 3-4 miles daily.

They fit as expected (9.5 M) and are very comfortable. I bought them as walking shoes and have taken 3 three mile walks in them already with no problems. I removed the insole and put in my orthotics, which fit perfectly. As someone else noted, they slip slightly at the heel, but that hasn't bothered me at all. I feel like I have a nice spring in my step as I walk too. I really like the color of these shoes---the gray upper and the gray lower part, set off by the light green sole. I think they're a great value.

Fit great on narrow feet, I have high arches and these provide very good arch support, nice colors

I'm very happy with this shoe purchase. The shoes were comfortable out-of-the-box with no binding or rubbing. I have wide feet and a bunion on one toe, arch issues and a tendency to roll inward. Finding shoes that fit can be difficult, so I'm really pleased when I find some.

Super soft and extra comfort. Love the colors!!!

Love the shoes!

For true to size. Great for trail waking or running. Excellent cushion.

I tested these out on their “maiden voyage” this morning for my High Fitness workout. They passed and my feet survived. I love the color and they are comfy and help my feet not hurt for days to come.

I'm loving these so far! I wear a true 7.5 wide, and ended up sticking with an an 8.5 wide in these Asics. (I waffled between the 8 and 8.5, one was a taaad too small and the other just a hint too long, but my feet definitely swell a fair bit, so I went with the slightly larger size.) Either way, about a full size larger than I would normally buy in other shoes, but that's not unexpected with sneakers. They are super comfy, right out of the box! Awesome colors (it's definitely a dark purple, not black, and looks great), hefty tread, nice and lightweight, seems like solid construction. I'm very happy with this purchase! Haven't worn them other than around the house but I look forward to getting out and seeing how they do!

I'm a NICU nurse and spend 12 to 16 hours on my feet. These definitely allow me to do so with comfort.