Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture® 9

Loved the style and fabric. Shoe was too long. Will try a smaller size.

love these. i didn't own any blue ASICS in my collection. i've gotten multiple complements on them. so fun. happy colors.

Great shoe. I was able to replace the innersole with my orthodic arch support for a perfect fit.

Nicely made, comfortable and supportive. Will enjoy wearing them

Several people said this shoe runs 1 size small so I ordered up and regretted it! I needed the smaller size.

I loved my Asics Gel Contend 8s and had several pairs. I needed to finally replace them and bought these. They do not fit the same and look bulky. I will keep them and wear them but they aren't my favorite.

Unfortunately, it's at least a half size too short, despite it clearly saying "9." Will see if I can switch it for a half size larger.

I bought this ASIC recommended by my Podiatrist; though it’s comfortable, I do prefer the Saucony’s I bought previously & purchasing another pair instead.

I was looking for a cushioned walking shoe and these look nice but they are short and not enough arch support. The style is very cute and I am sad they will not work for me. I have plantar fasciitis and arthritis and need something a little softer.

I love the style of these shoes! The support and cushion is excellent. I'm SO sad to have to return them. They are about a size too small and since the largest size is 12...bummer for me. I've worn Asics for years, so disappointed.

The shoes fit as expected, but they were very stiff and felt like I had little to no arch support.

I was surprised to find my toes jammed in the front of these (and I was sitting down when I put them on). I've ordered ASICS in the past without any issue with the fit.

Very cute but although Asics 71/2 has fit me perfectly for over 20 years, these were disappointingly too tight in the toe area. The foot bed was a little harder than other styles too.

Toe area was very wide ! The color of the show was more lavender than gray. Photo online wasn't "true" re: colors.

I've been wearing the Venture for at least a decade. They've always been perfect for me straight out of the box. I became so confident in this line that I continued to buy new versions without trying them on at the store. This version, however, looks and feels cheap. The toe box feels odd, with an obvious drop at the base of the toes. The pattern is now screened onto the fabric instead of different materials being layered over one another to create depth and texture. The foot slides around in the shoe to the point that it makes walking awkward. I've loved and been loyal to the Asics Venture, but it's time to move on to something else.

Just for the record I research the heck out of every purchase. So when I needed sneakers for walking and work and they HAD to accommodate my wicked Plantar fasciitis. I did my work and although recommended on several sites these are NOT the ones. Simply they have no cushioning. I had to put an orthotic and a heel cup in just to tolerate them. To be fair they were low priced but still. It's like walking on hard plastic with no give. I have been on to Hokas but have always loved Asics for their narrow fit and bought them as a back up. I suggest, if you have any leg or foot issues avoid these babies at any price.

These were very nice looking. I bought them because reviewers said the arch support was good. However, there was absolutely no arch support. I returned them.

This pair felt more like a size 8, not the 8.5 I ordered, although the box and shoes say 8.5 The previous pair I returned had a very large toe area, but was an 8.5 wide shoe ! Asics quality control needs improvement.

these are too small. they are not made for wide foot. Serious quality control needs to be done.

Shoe was 5/8 of inch smaller than my previous size 10 shoe.

The sole is too slippery and I can’t run on a smooth surface or treadmill. I am very disappointed

Feels comfortable

These shoes are very comfortable

These are my go-to sneakers for walking and other workouts! Great tread and super comfortable!