Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture 8

I always wear a 6.5 in sneakers and shoes, but had to size up to a 7 in these sneakers. My feet are somewhat narrow, and these sneakers fit me in the width. They are comfortable, with moderate support. The style is attractive.

It’s a good typical ASICS shoe!My go-to for athletic shoes.

fit was ok but returned as I liked the Merrells I ordered better

Hoping they stretch a bit. I've been purchasing Asics for many years, wear for work, and break down after 6-7 months, so buy last year's model or color on sale if possible (Marsh*ls, etc)... great color combo, but squeaky on first try on. Hoping for the best when I start wearing in spring.

This felt very small, so I ordered a half-size up. Hoping that will fit!

Too tight.

It looks great. I ordered a half size up with wide width after reading other people’s reviews. The toe box is still a little bit smaller than other brands. I just tried it at home so I don’t know if it will be comfortable for long hours walking. I plan to keep it anyway.

The shoes are little bit small.

I have high arches and the insole of these shoes is just average at best. I have to use additional arch support. However they do help with cushioning my body from concrete floors which is a huge plus.

Nice shoes. Good for walking the dogs.

I bought these shoes for my wife as she is a walker. They are lightweight and comfortable.

Loved the look, loved the arch support, loved the width. Unfortunately it was a little short. I'll be returning them.

This is my second pair. I’d give 5 stars but for the break in period which took a couple of days.

They’re great shoes, but the last two pair I’ve purchased (of the same size I’ve worn since I was a teenager) have felt a little too narrow and short in the foot bed. I’d suggest sizing up.

This shoe is alright to start with, but the cushioning wears down fast and becomes hard as a rock. Just splurge for the higher end ASICS and keep your feet happy!

Too short

My sister has these shoes and I wore them almost exclusively when I was in Ft Myers Florida during/after Hurricane Ian. I liked them so much I decided to order my own pair. These run a lot smaller than hers and they are smaller than the grey with orange soled pair that I previously ordered. Maybe they are making the shoes smaller? I do not know but sadly, back these go....

Although these fit like a true sz 11, the toe box was narrower than what I thought it would be. I bought these after studying the pictures thinking that they would have a generous toe box but alas, a bit too slim. I reluctantly had to send them back. Otherwise, I really liked thew look fo them and - wth the sale price I bought them at - they would have been a terrific value.

Although I normally like my Hoka Bondi shoes for walks because I have hard to please feet, I remember I used to wear ASICS and that I liked them. They did not disappoint for the money. They are a good walking and running shoe that provides sufficient support for those who don’t have feet issues. They were stylish in black with jewel tone accents. I usually wear a nine so my toes have a little more length. This shoe felt true to size. I have one foot that requires a little more room so I might get a wide next time, but I was able to address the shoe I bought with looser laces on the one foot. The shoe elevates the heel slightly. For my hard to please feet, I prefer a shoe that slants slightly backward to take the pressure off of the top/front part of my feet. But I like the look of these shoes and can where them for short walks.

I ordered my normal size (10 regular width) and it was so small my toes were hitting the very tip of the toe box and my feet started too go numb. I exchanged for a 10W and that solved the numb feet problem but was still way too short. I ended up with an 11 regular, but they are a little long. I think a 10.5 W would have been the best fit but they didn't have that size in the color I wanted. Besides that, the shoes are great. Well made, sturdy, good arch support, and cute colors. I bought them for walking and they've been great so far.

I bought these as I have the same sneaker that is wearing out. I tried wearing them but they were just too uncomfortable as they seemed like they were a half size smaller that my other pair. Both the same make/model sneaker. Disappointing.