Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 9

I've bought Asics since they were the most comfortable 13 EEEE I'd found maybe 10 years ago. Anyway, the 2 pairs I just bought don't seem to be as wide as the last pairs I bought about 3 years ago. Although Zappo's advertises them as 4EEEE's they are marked extra Wide). Unlike the last pairs I purchased which were marked EEEE. I have to wonder if Asics changed something. I hope they stretch. And, Thanks Zappo's. Your service is excellent.

The only Asics that felt too tight for my true size of 12. These feel a half size too small.

Asics almost knocked it out of the park with this one. The upper is water-resistant, and the sole has good grip with plenty of rubber to be durable. Unfortunately, the toe curves upward. This is a problem with pretty much every 2024 shoe I have bought. The upward toe curve causes disproportionate friction on the big toe, and also plantar fascia pain (underneath your foot). If you need a shoe right now, these are fine because it's a widespread problem (I am guessing Big Shoe just copies each others' designs). Otherwise, I am optimistic for the next generation of these same shoes so maybe just wait for version 10.

Love these shoes this is the third pair I have ordered.

Great shoe! Excellent traction and solid arch support for walking or running on smooth or rough terrain. Fit right out of the box, very comfortable.

The shoe fit similarly to the Gel Excite 10, except I needed a half size up in these. Sole is stiff and provides excellent arch support. Cushiony insole. A little clunky and heavy. But seems good for trails. Ugly coloring options though.

Instep is narrow.

The shoe was long enough but the width at the instep was too narrow.

size not true to fit.

A gift for my husband. He loved them. Stylish and comfortable!

This was a gift for my husband! He loves the shoes, very good support and nice style!

Very comfortable, nice padding and support.

Perfect fit, are comfortable and seem to be holding up well.

Feels narrow for an Extra Wide shoe.

Great fit and super durable.

I have a high arch and have always had a hard time finding comfortable shoes for various needs. Upon reading reviews I decided to give this one a try. Trying it on at first seemed a bit stiff and the arch support was there but not dramatic. After wearing them around for a couple days to break them in the comfort increased by quite a bit. I’ll be ordering more in the future. And like others I ordered a half size larger (when did this happen? I’ve always been a size 10 until this purchase)

fit perfectly they are comfortable and my feet feel good after long use. I stand a lot on my feet for multiple hours a day which includes walking on different surfaces and the soles are good and grippy. Outdoors on an after rain sidewalk they were fine.

Good

Bought these for my husband. He instantly liked them. Feel solid and supportive.

VERY Comfortable!

Only wore them a few times so far but they fit as expected and are rather comfortable. Not as comfortable as my last pair of ASICS - they were the Excite Gel line though so maybe that’s why or these need to be broken in more.

Fit was excellent right out of the box. Great support for a larger person. I like the color combinatio.

Fit was great, very comfy

II I Be specific about your likes and dislikes. How was the fit and size? What does the material feel like? How awesome (or not) do you feel wearing them?

I like the re-enforced outside toe area for durability