Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Venture 8

The toe box is tight.

The fit was fine but the fabric used for shoe is too rough for me. I walk in my bare feet, and the rough-ish canvas of the shoe wasn't comfortable on the skin of my foot. I seldom wear them and would probably not buy Asics again.

The shoes felt true to size, and roomy enough for my feet, which are slightly wide at the front. The finish, however, looked cheap and plastic-y to me. My favorite sneakers are a pair of ASICS which I like so well that I bought a spare pair, so I had high hopes for these. I'll definitely buy ASICS again, just not these.

I am normally an 8 or 8.5 in Asics shoes, but for some reason even the 9 of this style caused my big toe to uncomfortably bump into the end of the shoe when walking. Weird. Returning because I don't want another pair of sneakers with a hole in the end. Why don't manufacturers make more styles with a decent strip of protective rubber at the end (that comes up high enough) to stop that? Bummed.

Toebox was too narrow.

They fit well and look GREAT…just not comfy ?. Bought them as a walking shoe and found them not to have enough cushioning. Insole felt stiff and flat footed but, they looked great on my feet ?. Decided to keep them because they are neat looking and will serve to wear for a quick trip to the grocery store or such. Definitely not for all day walking on pavement while sightseeing on vacation so I’ll stick to wearing my Asics GT 2000 10 GTX which are awesomely cushiony and comfy!!!

These hurt my toes. I wish I would have returned them. I prefer the previous model

I felt this shoe was too narrow on the front, so I returned it.

I have ordered these sneakers in 3 sizes, all Large. The 10 was too big, and the 9 & 9.5 were too small. The width doesn't seem to vary between the sizes. My toes were tight and rubbing the front, even with thinner socks. I will return them and not be ordering again this brand.

While it did fit like a 6 lengthwise and the toe box was wider, the midsole of the shoe was actually quite narrow. I have special inserts for my shoes and they were bulging out of the arch/midsole area, otherwise I would have kept these. As a field hockey player who plays on water turf, I think they could have sufficient grip but I still prefer my GEL-Lethal turf shoes (size 6) they have a bit more bite and were wider in the midsole but have a standard sized toe box.

Another example of shrinkflation! Wish I’d read all the “too small and narrow in the toe box” reviews, but I’ve had these ASICS before and thought I knew what I was getting. They’ve changed to be too small in the toe, too wide in the heel, and too short under the ankle, while keeping the one thing I’d hoped they’d change: the slippery, cheap-feeling laces. They’re going back.

a beautiful shoe, but too snug for my feet, and the padding and insole are definitely lacking.

The size 9 1/2 W felt very tight and narrow compared to other brands. Tried the next size larger (10) W and still felt tight.

Both front toes we're hitting the front. Usually wear an 8.5 thought it would work. Too short. Returning.

I normally love Asics because they fit well. Unfortunately, this style was not for me. My toes were longer than this toe box. The width was perfect.

Since I ordered these to donate, per recipient request, I cannot speak to the comfort, feel or fit of the shoes. I was told to order a wide width, which I did, but these do not seem very wide compared to shoes I looked at in person. But the price was good.

Would suggest sizing up, a half size at least, I wear a 9.5/10, ordered and 10 and the toes were pressed up against the front of the shoe. Seemed like an okay sneaker for the price otherwise.

Ordered a size 11. Even though I usually wear an 11N, these felt too short and narrow.

I wear a size 6 in my everyday shoes. For some reason, I wear size 7 in Asics; however, these size 7 were too small, and I'd need a 7.5. Otherwise, they were comfortable.

Have always worn Asics 2000's and these just didn't compare. Just not as comfortable, although the price was great so I tried them unsuccessfully!

Cute sneakers but not enough padding on the sole. Had to return them.

I returned these. The arch support was not comfortable. It felt like the arch support was in the wrong place.