Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture 8

Good fit and feel

Fit great

Could use a lot more arch support, it had zero arch support like the majority of all shoes made now. And like all asics the tongue is huge, and looks super stupid. The tread in this shoe was very good though, but the stupid oversized tongue I just could not keep.

i needed to buy larger shoes. I am glad that i went up 1 whole size from 2 years ago.

I've been wearing the same size for many years but in New Balance sneakers, so I was hoping this new brand would fit the same, and it did. They are a lighter sneaker which is what I was looking for, and they are very comfortable. Just for variety, I might try another model of the same brand, which I do like.

Very happy with these for high school

These are replacement of same shoe that was too narrow, and these new wider ones fit just right. As usual, super easy to order replacement and send old ones back, and customer service person was a joy to deal with.

These replaced previous pair of Asics for power walking, everyday use. Had to return New Balance, same size and width but fit was not right. Please give Amber 5 stars for working with me over the phone. Finding the Asics. Returning the NB. She was as good as it gets in a day and age where customer service can really suck. I like the entire Zappos culture. You're fair, competitive and top shelf on customer service. I'll be back...and I don't say that easily. Never a big fan of online purchases when I can buy local. In this case, more than worth it.

Wonderful fit and wonderful feel. Will buy again.

Just a lil narrow great other then that

These shoes are perfectly sized and lightweight - great for workouts and bike rides! They are a little dark in color, so they will look better with jeans and sweatpants than summer attire (according to my wife)?.

It has only been a week but so far after 15 miles they feel great.

I like these shoes. They cost less than half my usual casual walking shoe. I immediately replaced the insole with some Dr. Scholl's inserts. These are lightweight comfortable walking around shoes. The shoes were quite comfortable for the first week, but the tongue is rather thin, so be careful because the laces will cut through the tongue. The toe box is also comfortable, but not overly wide. I have big feet and pronate, but these shoes have great stability.

These trail runners are extremely flimsy, especially the front of the shoe. The twist and turn and feel like I'm wearing slippers. May be ok for basic road running but I like something beefier for a trail runner. These are way too soft and flimsy.

Finally found a shoe wide enough to fit my really wide feet. Unfortunately, they kill my feet on the bottoms.

For 40+ years I have bought size 9 running shoes from many manufacturers, including ASICS, but this particular style runs a half-size small.

runs narrow

Fit perfectly. Would buy this brand again!

These shoes feel great! They are lightweight and make it more easy to complete a post knee replacement workout program. They are very dark grey and will look good with jeans in fall/winter - but with shorts, not so much, according to my wife. (I’ll be wearing mine to the gym, so fashion isn’t really an issue. )

Asics is a great shoe; been around since 1949 (Onitsuka Tigers)- much longer than that swoosh brand. I use the Venture as an everyday shoe and the model 8 is a nice upgrade. In the past I have worn 11.5 wide but this time around I found the 12 D width very comfortable and not any longer in the toe box. Very pleased with my purchase.

i'm always a bit nervous with ordering shoes without trying them on. Great fit! Thanks,