ASICS Men’s Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes

13 reviews for ASICS Men’s Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes

1. 

   Walker – 11 December 2024

   Comfortable Shoe
   I am a size 11 Mens if you use a brannock device to measure your foot. Width is a C-D. A 12 fits fine. I could probably have done the 11, but was afraid the pinky toes might rub on the sides of the shoe – depending on how pointy the ends of shoes like this are, you need a little larger size to keep your toes from getting bunched up… not with these.The cuff around the ankle bone is cut low, so it does not cut into the bottom of your ankle – that is a problem with some cross trainer type shoes made of the pretend leather – they aren’t flexible enough and the cut isn’t deep down enough.These would be fine if they did – the collar is padded and soft… sometimes, with a low cut collar like that, the heel will slip out of the shoe – these do not do this. Heel stays in the shoe, plenty of room around the ankle.Wouldn’t mind a version that’s a little less ventilated for winter use, but these are fine with a wool sock.Support is good enough – I always use insole inserts with a better heel cup and arch, but what came with the shoe is not bad. Not super impressive, but I think I could get away with using it. I just prefer my Sole brand inserts.Haven’t used them long enough to know the longevity – materials seem decent. Other brands I end up gluing soles back in, or gluing split seams (If I don’t sew them with an awl). I expect that with anything under about $70 anymore… these are holding up very nicely.

2. 

   Netfa F. – 11 December 2024

   Durable Shoes
   These shoes are really nice, they fit well and they’re comfortable. I enjoy working out in these.

3. 

   doho8711 – 11 December 2024

   Durable Shoe
   I’ve had several Asics shoes over the years and these are very good, especially at this price. Lightweight and comfortable make for a good pair of shoes. I’ve had NB and Hoka Shoes and these fit right in the middle. Almost as durable as NB and almost as cushiony as Hoka at a much more affordable price. You can go through a few pair per year and still come out ahead. I use mine for twice daily walks and they have held up well throughout the almost two years or heat, ice and everything in between.

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   Dingfoo – 11 December 2024

   Great Shoes
   This is my 4th or 5th pair of Ventures. What I love: 1. They have wide sizes. 2. they do not come unglued. 3. all kinds of color ways. 4. affordable. = 5 StarsI use these daily for running. Having wide feet, finding a good sneaker is not easy. this is what attracted me to Asics. Since then I realized all the other things that makes these a great shoe. I’ve had many shoes that the soles separate…they literally come unglued. It is always at the most inopportune time. I haven’t had any of these come unglued. The tread wears out long before the glue does. There are multiple colorways, so you can find a pair that fits your likes. They are a great value. Especially with running/tennis shoes/sneakers. They are going to get thrashed, so when they do it doesn’t break the bank. I have high arches, so foot pain has never been a big problem. For me these are comfortable. I think I get about 8 months out of these shoes. I put around 1-3 miles in these daily. I basically run them until the soles wear out or the traction gets slippery. Pun intended, your mileage may vary.

5. 

   Edwin Chen – 11 December 2024

   Very Comfortable!
   I have been buying the Gel-Ventures for a while and the 9s are so far the best. Very light and comfortable. Sizes do run a little small, so get a size larger than normal. The quality and ergonomics are excellent. I work on my feet and put on more miles in a month than most do all year, so I need good shoes. My last pair didn’t even last a year and the bottom of the shoes wore away flat. These have very thick texture on the bottom for great grip on various terrain.

6. 

   Cindy L. Clevenger – 11 December 2024

   A shoe fit for all terrain
   Great all-round shoe for running, walking, and trail. Well made with generous sizing (not too tight, like some manufacturers shoes). This shoe has light padding in the sole, if you want spongier, try something else. Fits true to size, One of the best buys available.

7. 

   Stephen Less – 11 December 2024

   Perfect fit. Very comfortable
   Nice color

8. 

   JD – 11 December 2024

   Nice styling but with a weird defect
   I’ve worn ASICS for many years and swear by them as a comfortable running and walking shoe. I do have to wonder if the company is cutting corners on quality. My last pair (which these were intended to replace) developed a worn spot on the back of the heel area within a few months of when purchased (only on one shoe). I didn’t think too much of that issue and just decided to buy a new pair, as the pricing for ASICS continues to be an attractive draw.After these shoes arrived, I started wearing them right away. Everything seemed OK until just over a week after I started wearing them. During a visit to a local theme park for a day, I noticed my left foot starting to go numb after a few hours of walking around. I didn’t think about it being the shoes at first, but I eventually had to go back to my hotel room to sort out the issue. I had a spare pair of old ASICS that I decided to put on, and had no further issues.The next day I put the new pair back on and started experiencing the same thing within two to three hours after walking around. What I finally noticed was an issue with the arch support where it wasn’t formed quite like the right shoe, and was apparently aggravating a pressure point on the bottom of my foot that was causing the numbness. It wasn’t very obvious, but it was enough to make a difference.This could be an odd, one-off defect and I was able to return the shoes with no issues. That being said, it’s now my second pair in a row that i’ve purchased that have experienced quality issues.

9. 

   Enrique – 11 December 2024

   Muy comodas y con muy buen soporte

10. 

    Jorge Landeros – 11 December 2024

    Excelente producto, cómodo como ni un otra marca

11. 

    NorthernMiner – 11 December 2024

    Liked everything!

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    CasioFan – 11 December 2024

    Incredibly good sport’s shoes for the price! Assics has other more expensive models obviously but you don’t need to spend that much. These ones are perfect for running and walking. light weight and comfy. Look durable, but time will tell.

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    Mursal – 11 December 2024

    Very happy from the product