Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture 8

I really like these sneakers for daily walking. They have light support and decent width for my bunions. You do need to get at least a half size larger than you normally wear as they DO run small.

Too small. I always wear a size 5 (always!), and these were too small. My toe was bumping into the end of the shoe.

Way too small

too small, felt cheap

Really upset with this purchase and plan to return them. I bought two pairs of ASICS in the same size (my size) and these ones my toes rub the front of the sneakers! Buy a half size up. Colors are cute and bright but I do regret picking these.

Very uncomfortable

I've had bad foot pain for years and this shoe has helped it 100%!! I told my podiatrist about them and he wrote down the brand and style! I've had cortisone injections for several years and didn't need any after using this shoe!!

For the price you cannot go wrong. I’ve had these shoes for years now. Great support and the shoe lasts. I go hiking on volcano fields and wear this shoe to tennis. Highly recommend.

I love ASICS for running. Have worn different styles over the years but the last couple years developed feet and ankle issues from so much standing. Ordered Gel-Venture based on reviewers with the same issues. Plantar and weak ankles, slight pronation but for the most part my foot strike is even. My shoe size is 6.5. Boots and closed toe I usually go with 7 but running I was advised long ago to go up one size. So 7.5 seems to be perfect and these fit true to that size.

Nice shoe at good price, but the toe box was too narrow.

This is my third pair of Gel Venture 8 shoes. They are great for walking, golf and everyday wearing. I highly recommend these shoes.

Comfortable and supportive. Note that the insole is removable, contrary to the answer given in the Q& A.

I love this shoe, have been purchasing the style for years. This time I had to go up half a size. Great color

I have super wide feet, and a high arch — it’s really hard for me to find sports shoes that provide enough ankle stability and also enoughwidth at the toe box so that I don’t feel I’m gonna roll my ankle. ASICS is one of my go-to brands and these are great for me

The fit and size were perfect. My size 11s have been feeling a little small so I thought 11 1/2s would be good. I was worried they'd be too big but the size and fit were perfect. I love the black with purple bottoms. They're perfect for me!

I love these sneakers! They're so comfortable and have that broken-in feel from day one. I'm on my feet at work for about 12 hours a day, and my feet are never sore by the end of my shift. Will definitely be buying another pair soon!

felt great and very comfortable!!!!

I like these shoes but after wearing them I they feel short in length. I did not feel that they ran small on the first try.

this sneaker used to fit me perfectly . something has changed and my usual size is too small. I order the next 1/2 size up which fits . I reccomend orderign a 1/2 size up

The toe box is narrower than expected. I’m hoping 1/2 size larger will work. They’re really cute.

Great looking. Well made. Narrow in the toe box.

Nice shoes for walking. Toe box is a bit narrow but overall fit is great.

I am disappointed in the quality of this ASICs sneakers. I have been wearing ASICs for years but these just didn't hold up. I work out (HIIT, Kickbox, weight training, Step, walking) 6 out of 7 days a week. I have learned that I need to switch out my sneakers every three months or my knees start to bother me. These GEL-Venture 8s started to rip in the toe box within two months of wearing them. And they just didn't give me the lateral support that I have come to appreciate from ASICs. Trying a different style for my next pair and hoping for better quality.

I have owned previous versions of this shoe and they were much more comfortable right from the start. These feel too short and narrow, and are not nearly as comfortable. I do not recommend these at all. If you do buy them, you will probably want to go up a half size.