Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 7

Unusually thin laces keep coming undone. No such problem with last pair of Gel Ventures…

What I think is that the consumer needs some sort of clue as to what size to buy. Possibly a full size larger than street shoe is needed but I gave up and just want a refund now. It's quite frustrating since a size 6 in other styles in this brand have fit well in the past, and my street shoe size is 5.5. Dance shoe manufacturers at least let you know how many sizes you should go up or down, I see no reason why a sneaker has to have so many variations on what size could possibly fit you. A shame because otherwise the style is really cute and would've looked good with the rest of my wardrobe.

Overall, a comfortable and supportive shoe. I use it for dog walks and my feet feel fine. But it squeaks so bad! Even on grass! Embarrassing. Even my dog is distracted by it.

I've been wearing Altra trail shoes for 5 years. However, the quality of the Altra uppers has really gone downhill because they are no longer using much stitching on the uppers and they tend to fall apart and get holes and tears. So I decided to try these because all the fabric and detailing on the uppers is stitch and not glued. I ordered a wide width and the shoe is great and I don't think it will last longer than the Altra. The shoe is very comfortable with good support. Fingers crossed that this shoe will hold up

I like these sneakers. I wear them in the winter.

Like the style, not as well made as last pair.I’ve ordered these sneakers before, but they feel bigger & less lateral & arch support. I walk 4 + miles a day for exercise.

My original purchase was an 8 wide, but what seemed to arrive was a 7 1/2 wide so I sent them back for an 8 1/2 wide ... The return process at ups was a bit difficult because return label would not download from my phone for the workers at the ups store, but some techy girl got it to work. So once returned, I did receive a timely delivery of my new size, same shoes and style. I had to put custom made inserts by my Podiatrist inside and my left foot fits perfectly and the right seems to be pushing my toe forward into the front of the shoe material. But I walk every other day to break them in and they seem to be adjusting, although I wonder if a half size bigger for my right foot would be a solution, If I could get just the right foot shoe. ??? lol But like I said they are breaking in well enough. Just consider if you have professional inserts made by your Podiatrist to consider a full size bigger in this shoe that seems to run smaller. But all in all, they look great, modern and I may be buying a longer set of shoestrings since they seem to be a bit short in length.

Like walking on a pillow. Unfortunately, I must return them, as the wide does not fit my X-wide feet.

I wore new balance 847 for years. But I wanted something cheaper and sized more consistently. I bought the Gel-excite 8 and the gel-adventure 7 Short review: get the excite 8 and get half a size bigger. Long review: There’s a big difference between these two shoes Size: I needed half a size bigger than my Normal dress shoe size in the excite. The half size was marginally bigger. The adventure runs much larger so I wore my normal size in the adventure. And they are both longer and wider than the excite. Comfort: The excite is much more cushy. I don’t feel like i need my normal fasciitis insoles in them. For me, The adventure need insoles because they aren’t as pushy and are wider. Arch support: The excite doesn’t have any visible arch support but because they’re so cushy they felt supportive. The adventure also has no visible arch support and you can feel it. Asics vs NB: The heel cup is higher on asics. Took a couple of days to get used to but it helps that she stay on. They are also both very light weight compared to the new balance.

Shoe is true to size but wish it had more arch support.

I like this shoe and tried to keep it, but I really need a narrow and they don't come in narrow.

Good

Width is Too narrow. I need more room in the toe box area.

It was a great shoe, but I need a lot of support in the forefoot and wasn't the right show. However, I would still recommend if you don't have a forefoot injury.

I do jogging on a treadmill and the shoes are very comfortable. My toes never feel stumped

It fit well. Good arch support

Lightweight - I guess that’s why it’s called Ultralight - but it lacks support and stability for the foot. The toe box seems a bit wide. I would not choose these for extended walking or strenuous exercise.

I guess I got lucky. Last pair at same size but different style for took large. This sneaker fir fine in a different style. Who New!? I was prepared to stoff with sole inserts FYI I usually go for men's ...they are or seem a bit more sturdy.