Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 7

I really liked the look if the shoe but they were painful to wear. I'm 9.5 wide and I have difficulties finding a shoe that works.

Disappointed and likely my last pair of Asics. These have zero arch support. I got these because my previous Asics were supportive and great for work (I'm on my feet all day). My previous pair were comfortable enough that I'd keep them on to go for a walk after work. These don't compare at all. I can slip a pair of orthotics in, but then the heel doesn't feel secure. Unhappy.

I have worn Asics for years. Usually I love the arch support. However, this shoes does not enough support for me.

I had to return this shoe. It was just wasn't made to fit my feet. The material was hard.

Problem with this shoe is it is about a 1/2 size smaller than it says. I've been buying Asics for years now as they are my favorite with the great Gel support that I need for jogging. Unfortunately I didn't realize that I couldn't get by with the smaller fit until I went out jogging with them down the street... Ughh. I guess I'll just wear them for errands & walking then.

The fit and siz were fine but the shoe is hard and stiff and quite ugly to my view. Returning them.

These are not black they are navy blue

First, the description indicates there is a removable insole, which is NOT the case here. The insole is securely glued to the shoe; one of my first needs in a shoe is a removable insole, so I can use my own orthotics. Second, the shoe laces are very flimsy. Third, my heel slips up and down a bit in this shoe. On the plus side, I like the dark colored outsole....white soles show dirt so quickly. And I like the neutral black of this shoe. But, back they go to Zappos. I have worn ASICS for years, but I think it may be time to find a new brand.

I've loved Asics Venture shoes and worn them for years. I've also had foot surgery a year ago, and that changed the structure of my foot. Post-surgery, I bought a pair of Asics Venture 6 in wide, and they fit perfectly. I liked the colors of the Asics Venture 7 and purchased those in wide also, same size as before, but they hurt BOTH my feet. They are tight in the toes (a more narrow toe-bed) and pinch the heel. The heel seems very padded. No comment about cushioning as I took these off my feet as soon as I put them on because they rubbed the big toe. Returning shoes

I have been wearing the ASICS GEL-Venture series shoes for years. I usually buy a new pair every 6 months. This was my first purchase of the series '7' and I was disappointed as it seemed to run much narrower than the prior series. Unfortunately, I will have to return this shoe and find a new style.

I really liked these shoes until about the second month I owned them when the mesh above the toes started to show signs of wear. Three months after purchase, the mesh has fully worn through so that I can't really wear the shoes anymore except to work around the house. I do not have savage toe nails--my socks don't even have holes in them and they're older than these shoes by a long shot! My previous pair of Asics did *eventually* wear out in this manner, but that started after about eight or 12 months of wear, when I would normally be considering a new pair of athletic shoes anyway. So this has made me a little wary of Asics, but the fit and comfort are the best for me so far. I'll purchase again, but this is a bit of a black mark on the brand for me.

The show has a weird stiff fabric feel to the upper. The stiff fabric feel made it seem strange when I walked. It is a lightweight shoe and is comfortable overall just felt odd.

Fit and size were fine. I’m looking for a shoe that won’t hurt my feet. I walk and stand 8 full hours a day, and by noon, my feet are aching and throbbing. This shoe wasn’t the answer. Feet still hurt...especially in the heel. I’m not super critical of these, because I just have problem feet and have spent a considerable amount of money in search of the shoe that will work best. Returning these and trying another ASICS style.

I have always liked the fit and style of Asics. I have been wearing the same shoe but in the navy color for only a short time and the foot odors are awful. I have never had this problem before; and it is not present with the other shoes that I bought; so I think it is the materials used to make this style.

Too tight in the toe returned the next day!

Loose fitting * Felt Half Size Longer than my Gel Kahanas * Lacks Sufficient Structure * Returned :( I was hoping to get another pair of Asics trail running shoes for the time when my trusty Asics Gel Kahanas finally wear out. I wear them for walking outdoors and on a treadmill, so light use, but I like the added traction and support of my Asics Gel Kahanas; and I'd like to have another pair that provides the same quality support and traction. My Asics Gel Kahanas are a size 8, and I ordered his Gel Venture 7 in both size 8 medium width, and size 8 wide width (just in case). I tried on the size 8 medium - they fit longer than my Gel Kahanas, and, they felt wider, and, provided much less structure around the foot in contrast to my Gel Kahanas. My right foot kept slipping out of the Gel Venture 7 no matter how tight I tied the shoe. I did not try on the size 8 wide, because I assumed it would be far too big. It seems to me the Gel Venture 7 has far too much fabric that is too loosely woven, and not enough structure to the shoe. The arch support felt fine; that was not the problem. The good news: my Gel Kahanas still have life left in them, so I have time to find a replacement pair. The bad news: I've looked at the other Asics trail running shoes on this site, and it is dawning on me that I might have to switch away from Asics (a brand I have relied upon for decades) and find another brand that manufactures a shoe that is better made.

I had a very high hopes for this trail runner. I love a six, but these felt long enough but they’re all around my toes. Kept rubbing up against my big toe. I have a rather somewhat wide feet though I can get away with medium with most of the time. Not here. I ordered the wide and they were still too narrow for me. I had a very high hopes for this trail runner. I love Asics, and these felt long enough but narrow around my toes. The captain rubbing up against my toes from just walking around the house. I have somewhat wide feet though I can get away with medium with most of the time. Not here. I ordered the wide and they were still too narrow for me in the toe area. Back they go

The insole is not removable. Since I need arch support, I inserted my slimmest insoles. My wider, left foot was fine but on my right one, the corner of the laces hit too squarely and too tightly. I walked down my hall, which resulted in foot pain. Unfortunately, have to return. They felt supportive only with my insoles. Without them, there didn’t seem much lateral support. Returning ASAP. Nikes fit me pretty well so I’ll go back to them.