Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 7

I was looking forward to getting this shoe, because Asic's have always been great in the past. But I was very disappointed to find that there is a lumpy seam end inside each tongue that I could feel as soon as I tried them on, and which dug into the top of my feet when I walked; and the heel is loose and caused my socks to be gradually sucked down into the shoes as I walked. I will be returning them.

Loved the look of the shoe but the inside rubbed against my foot. Too much excess along the tongue rubbed.

These were quite wide in the toe box, but not just below it where my bunion needs the width.

I really wanted to keep these because the color is so pretty, but the heel is too wide. I have a narrow heel and had some friction with every step as my heel kept sliding out slightly. I found the GT 1000-9 a better fit.

I have a 12 N foot and high arches. Almost no sneakers come in 12 N, so my default is SAS. They are very well made and very comfortable, albeit not gorgeous. Anyway, I also have a pair of Asics gel 12 M which I probably bought at a Nordstrom Rack- the “on sale” mentality. They have been a great fit and very reliable and comfortable. With covid quarantine I have been walking many miles a day, and decided it was time for new sneakers. I took a chance on Asics Gel, without really knowing anything about the different styles. When ordering, I went with 4-5-star shoes and I avoided ones which seemed only for running, as I am not a runner. I ended up trying Venture 7, GT 1008, Scram 5, and Contend 6. The GT 1000-8 went back in its box right away- it felt heavy and stiff and was not a quiet walk. The Scram 5 was instantly comfortable when I put it on, and I am keeping it. The other two are very close, for my foot, and I ended up picking the Contend 6, as it is just slightly more comfortable on my foot, although I very much also liked the Venture 7. Now I have to decide if I am keeping my new SAS Tour Mesh- the problem with them is only cosmetic- they make my feet look quite long. The Asics Gel shoes do not have that effect- I just look like a normal person wearing a normal sneaker. For a size 12 gal, that is a fabulous experience.

This shoe felt good all around but I have a high arch so wouldn't even term the support in this shoe "Moderate." Had to return.

Bought these for my daily 3-4 mile walk. Need wide toe box and this fit great and comfortable. Moderately cushion and feet feel tired of worn all day.