Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture 8

The fit and size are good. It could have a little more cushion. Pretty comfortable.

The toe box seems to have gotten bigger. And, I'm just not a fan of the gel insoles. They become noticeably less comfortable if I wear them more than 2-3 hours.

too narrow

This shoe is just what I needed. I have a neuroma in my foot, and need a wide shoe. This shoe fits perfectly, is comfortable, practical, and stylish. I plan on buying another pair soon.

Shoes are light weight with good cushion , they fit my 4E wide foot well, except for the tongue which is narrow enough to show a bit of sock on each side. Overall a really comfortable shoe.

Since the last time I ordered a similar model of shoes from Asics, they have completely changed the sizing. My old pair says "CM 25.5, US 8 1/2, Euro 40." The pair I just received says "CM 26.5, US 8 1/2, Euro 42." What a waste of my time.

After putting these on, they feel a bit more pointed in the toe than it would seem by the picture. The tapered toe results in a narrower toe box area that I would have preferred. I think they'll stretch out a bit so I decided to keep them. Happy overall.

The toe box seems to have narrowed a bit from the Venture 7. Too bad because I had finally found a shoe in the Venture 7 with adequate width in the toe box in 4E and I may have to go looking again. Still wearable but not quite as comfortable as they used to be.

I have bought ASIC Gel shoes before. I liked the style and color of these. I wear 8.5 normal width and these fit good as expected. Delivery was on schedule. Good competitive price. Good experience.

I have bought ASICS shoes before and like their look and fit. These from Zappos were just what I was looking for. The style is modern with nice colors. The fit is perfect for me (8.5 M). The Zappos process was easy and the price was good.

Needed to go 1/2 size larger than usual. Good looking shoe and pretty comfortable. Lightweight.

Very good fit and comfortable. Long term customer.

Extra wide sneakers are hard to find, and these were a really good fit.

Fit and Size was perfect for me. I have big feet and this was a great shoe for me. Normally you have break things in on your first wear and your feet hurt a little bit... Not with this purchase. Great comfort and fit.

Asics has lost another customer after 25 years. Quality of running shoe has been deteriorating. I tried the Gel Venture 7 previously and they had become a poor comparison to the 6 and before. Tried the Venture 8 thinking things had improved. What was I thinking? Very little support and structure in the body and sides for a running shoe. Flimsy lacing area. Shoe strongs pracitcally as thin as kite strings and 12" to long. The size, width, and support questions were not applicable because the Gel Venture 8 was just poorly made. Too bad Asics has squandered their running shoe history. Thanks to Zappos for their delivery and return service. I wonder whether Asics wil look at the reviews.

I bought my usual 9.5 (my last ten+ pairs have all been Asics) and my toes were touching the so badly that I had to take them off before I even left the house. I then ordered 10.5 and there was two thumb widths between my toes and the inside of the shoe. I returned both and I am reconsidering getting Asics mail order ever again.

I had to return the sneakers as they were too tight on the width. Sneakers were never worn except for around the house to try them out. Then we’re returned just over a week ago. Just waiting for my charges to be credited to my CC.

Feels pretty good so far.

Stiff feel and expensive.