Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture 8

I liked the shoes, but, I had to return them, I ordered the wrong size and could not do an exchange to a 9.5 size.

The sizing was substantially off - the shoe was extremely loose in length, a classic source of blistering as the shoe slips up and down on the heel. It was also pinching in the right shoe just behind the little toe, not from being too tight but from a misformed portion of the upper. And in general the Gel-Venture 5 was the last shoe that I have really enjoyed. That shoe was a great combination of lightness, support, and comfort. To my taste, a trail runner should not be over-padded and cushioned, that just makes a turned ankle more likely. A light and firm support is much more useful off-road. I wish I had recognized that Asics would not maintain the excellent qualities of the Gel-Venture 5, I would have bought six pairs instead of only three!

Great fit and very comfortable. I've always had great experiences with Asics shoes.