Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture 8

I wear them several times a week. I wish there were more arch support so I bought some to add to the shoes.

Love these shoes BUT the laces are junk ... not as pictured. They are also too long. I had to buy aftermarket laces for proper fit.

The sneakers fit fine and they are durable.

I'm a long time user of the Venture 7, and am always leery of next-generation models as it seems some features get changed when there's no need for change. The Venture 8 feels a lot like the 7, but it's my opinion the mid-sole, and heel counter aren't quite as supportive as what's in the 7. I carry 230 lbs on my 6' frame, and having even a little less support is noticeable. The insoles of both the 7 and 8 are non-removable, unless you want to tear them out. I havent, but I added flat, Spenco insoles on top of the non-removable insoles in both models to add a layer of cushion. All things considered the Venture 8 is a less satisfactory shoe for me than the 7 due to what appears to be changes in the mid-sole, and heel counter materials.

a little small

So far so good. Different cushioning than previous Asics I have owned: jury is still out on this.

I wished I could have kept them, but they were just a little to short. Other than that they felt really good. Nice and sturdy, soft insole.

I have wide feet so ordering a men's wide worked well for me. When I get women's shoes this wide I slip out of the heel - not a problem here.

Cool for everyday walking, not super trendy, though.

I wear size 13. I have worn size 13 for 27 years. I ordered the size 13 and they were very tight. I exchanged for size 14 and it fits like a size 13. These shoes are sized way too small.

I have been wearing this model of shoe for the last 5 years. I appreciate how easy it was to purchase them on Zappos.com. Delivery was fast and accurate.

These feel like I am wearing shoes.

Initially ordered my normal size, 12.5, which was tight in width and very snug in the toe. Exchanged for a size 13 which is good in both toe and width. Exchange process was excellent!

These shoes are very comfortable. The footbed has a soft plush feeling. I can’t speak for long term durability because I’ve only had them for 4 days, but I worked a ten hour shift the second day I had them, (I walk on concrete, stand all day, and pull around a pallet Jack frequently), and they were comfortable the whole shift. The amount of arch support is perfect for my feet. The fit was true in terms of length. The only complaint, and this may just apply to me, is that the shoe was a little big in terms of volume. The shoe would “cinch up” in the toe area a bit when the laces were tightened and the sections of the shoe that cover the tongue were too close. This made the shoe look a little “flat”. To remedy that, I added a thin flat insole on top of the existing insole, no arch support, just for volume, and now my foot fits and fills the shoe perfectly. It is even more plush feeling now, plus the shoe looks better when worn because it looks more filled out. For the money, I’m very happy with these.

Because the toe box tapers, I had to order a 1/2 size bigger than what I normally wear. Aside from that, the fit and comfort are outstanding.

Great shoes with a good fit and support. The only downside is that they occasionally make a squeaking noise while I walk.

Very comfortable, shopped by price but don’t let that fool you.

I wear Asics almost exclusively because I can buy a size 11 and it always fits. For this shoe, the site directed me to an 11.5 and I switched it back to an 11; wrong! These are a half size smaller than usual but they fit and feel good now that I sized up. Padding is adequate for walking and general wear but not a serious running shoe.

Size is perfect support not so good and stile great

Shoe fits as expected. My feet are narrower and I wish they had a narrower size. They only have medium width.

Shoes arrived a day earlier than expected. fit true to size from size to width. Look as depicted on the site.

I'm normally a 14 and had to exchange for a 15. 15's fit perfect!