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ASICS Men s GEL Venture 5 Running Shoe
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
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1000
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77
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Comfort
458shoe, asics, fit, arch, heel
+87%
-13%
" ... I am a girl but wanted these shoes due to the deal and color. ... "
" ... What a great deal on these sneakers. ... Very comfortable and you can't beat the price. ... "
" ... I love these shoes. ... "
" ... Aside from that issue these were pretty good shoes for the money but they should have lasted much longer IMO. ... "
" ... Comfort fit and very light weight shoes. ... I've been buying this shoes for my fiance for his work shoes and he loved it a lot. ... "
" ... I wore these every day, until it started snowing, as they are extremely comfortable as everyday shoes. ... "
" ... I haven't worn these long and can't attest to long term durability but these fit well and should be good trailer runners. ... "
" ... Good shoes for the price. ... They are showing some decent wear and tear, but I would expect that given the usage. ... "
Fit
185shoe, asics, fit as expected, shoes, wide
+91%
-9%
" ... Their 8 1/2 4E size fits my wide feet perfectly, the shoe loogs great, and they last 2-3 years of regular use. ... "
" ... Good running shoe that fits as expected. ... "
" ... Like I said, my last pair fit great and I got a lot of life out of them. ... "
" ... For the price, the quality and fit are exceptional! ... "
" ... I ordered a 4E and the width fit perfectly. ... "
" ... I have a narrow foot and find this fits perfect when you use the extra lace holes at the sides. ... "
" ... Great shoe thus far. ... "
" ... I know the size will fit for each time I order. ... "
For Running
156running, walking, love these shoes, shoe, asics
+90%
-10%
" ... Mostly will use it for walking around, but has a nice tread for trail running ... "
" ... I love these shoes. ... "
" ... I'm a heavier guy and found my last pair to work great as I started getting back into running. ... "
" ... Great running shoes, very comfortable. ... "
" ... These shoes are for trail running and the reason I got them - these are not for the treadmill. ... "
" ... Better for trail walking than trail running. ... "
" ... I am a casual runner, so the experience may be different for those who run a lot more often and further. ... "
" ... They are comfortable to walk/run in. ... "
Build Quality
116fit, sole, shoes, toe, asics
+71%
-29%
" ... They are showing some decent wear and tear, but I would expect that given the usage. ... "
" ... I have a narrow foot and find this fits perfect when you use the extra lace holes at the sides. ... "
" ... I *love* the laces on these, as they have enough friction to keep a simple knot from untying itself spontaneously. ... "
" ... The insole is not removable but these shoes have enough cushioning that I do not need a different insole. ... "
" ... I felt so surprised at how good this shoe feels right out of the box. ... "
" ... The build quality seems good as they are not wearing out nearly as fast as other shoes have. ... "
" ... They are comfortable and durable and maintain their shape well. ... "
" ... Cheap, comfortable, and aesthetically neutral. ... "
Price
68shoe, value, shoes, good value, beat
+96%
-4%
" ... Very comfortable and you can't beat the price. ... "
" ... Cant beat them ... "
" ... Price is reasonable and the quality is great. ... "
" ... I like ASICS and I couldn't beat the less than $30 price tag. ... "
" ... This is the second pair I get perfect for and perfect price ... "
" ... For the price you can't really ask for much more. ... "
" ... The fit is as expected and the quality and price are unbeatable. ... "
" ... Great shoe at a great prices. ... "
Design
66fit, style, shoe, comfortable, asics
+92%
-8%
" ... Obvious high quality. ... "
" ... They look and feel great and they look classy!. ... "
" ... I also love the color (Silver/Light Grey/Royal). ... "
" ... They look great, feel better and at the end of the day my feet feel great! ... "
" ... Cheap, comfortable, and aesthetically neutral. ... "
" ... I gave a 4 star only because the shoe looks more gray than black, but very comfortable. ... "
" ... Nice subdued color scheme. ... "
" ... Very nice looking shoe and available in lots of colors. ... "
Product Reliability
50last, pairs, pair of asics, 6 months, pair
+74%
-26%
" ... These still last them almost a full year! ... "
" ... They were just what he has been trying to find for the last 2 months. ... "
" ... They've held up great so far. ... "
" ... I've bought 3 pairs and I love them all. ... "
" ... I run 3-4 times a week in these and I've never had an issue. ... "
" ... He says they are comfortable right away and the first pair lasted seven months. ... "
" ... For only $48 I was surprised by the quality and am skeptical about how long they will last. ... "
" ... I think I'll buy a couple more pairs if they are still available. ... "
Marketplace
36expected, order, color, thanks, thank
+86%
-14%
" ... Zappos Retail had a very excellent costumer service and great products too. ... "
" ... Product came on time. ... "
" ... Will order in future when I need more. ... "
" ... Thanks so much. ... "
" ... Just as pictured/described. ... "
" ... Product was as depicted in photo, style, color, type. ... "
" ... The fit was as expected. ... "
" ... Overall happy with the purchase and they fit as expected. ... "
Size
32asics, fit, 11, true to size, 4e
+91%
-9%
" ... I know the size will fit for each time I order. ... "
" ... I got the 10 4E, and that's the closest I've ever been able to get to my true size. ... "
" ... I ordered them 1/2 size larger than my normal size and are just right. ... "
" ... Would recommend purchasing a wider size. ... "
" ... they are true to size and fit me well ... "
" ... The size was right on and quality is good. ... "
" ... Bought a 1/2 size larger and they fit perfect, they run about the same size as Nike which also run somewhat small. ... "
" ... And it fits very well where I'm glad I didn't order the right size. ... "
Band
31wear, worn, sole, wore, shoe
+39%
-61%
" ... Some stitching is coming loose in corners and the bottom rubber/plastic is wearing down. ... "
" ... Starting to wear a hole in the liner back by the heels. ... "
" ... Unfortunately the sole started falling apart after about 5 runs. ... "
" ... I noticed that the material above and behind the heal had worn through. ... "
" ... I wore a hole into the inside back heel of these in less than a month of wearing them. ... "
" ... So, when these shoes arrived, i laced them up and went to work. ... "
" ... The sole has already came apart. ... I have worn the sneaker about 10 times and I just super-glued the sole back together. ... "
" ... I have given 4 stars because I just got the shoes and have worn them about 5 times. ... "
Color
30colors, grey, love the color, different, subtle
+100%
" ... I also love the color (Silver/Light Grey/Royal). ... "
" ... I am able to find this style on sale and in various colors. ... "
" ... There is a huge selection of ASICS Styles but this color is just as you see on the pictures and is very subtle. ... "
" ... Nice subdued color scheme. ... "
" ... Bought these for my dad in 2 colors. ... "
" ... Very nice looking shoe and available in lots of colors. ... "
" ... Lots of color choices. ... "
" ... I particularly like the dark green because it goes with a lot. ... "
For Travel
24shoes, walking, trip, wore, trail
+96%
-4%
" ... Recently traveled to the Swiss Alps and went hiking with these shoes. ... they are very comfortable and don't slip while hiking in the mountains. ... "
" ... Bought these for my son and he uses them at school to train for sports. ... "
" ... My husband wore them all day while hiking in the Grand Canyon and he was very pleased with them. ... "
" ... We needed comfortable shoes as we'd be doing a ton of walking on our trip to New Orleans. ... "
" ... The tread works well for golfing or hiking. ... "
" ... First found them in a mall while on a trip to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee and these shoes were wonderful. ... "
" ... I purchased these shoes for my grandson for cross country. ... "
" ... Took them on a couple of camping trips and walked a lot of miles and they were very comfortable. ... "
Pedometer
21walk, miles a day, walking, mile, walks
+86%
-14%
" ... Walked 5 miles right out of the box and my feet felt pretty good afterwards. ... "
" ... 100 miles in and good to go. ... "
" ... I just started running again 6 months ago and am doing 15-20 miles per week. ... "
" ... I jog and walk through the out the day and also work on my feet 8-10 hrs a day and they hold up better than any other shoes I have bought. ... "
" ... I walk about 15,000-20,000 steps a day inside on a theater stage and in ballrooms. ... "
" ... I put on lots of miles a I love to walk. ... "
" ... I use this while working and according to my Apple Watch, I range about 10-12 miles a day. ... "
" ... I have walked a few more times (2 miles each time) and I still love them. ... "
Bluetooth
20second pair, another, pair of asics, bought, second
+85%
-15%
" ... Now on to my next pair. ... "
" ... Will buy another pair again this is what you call class, the quality is great ... "
" ... This is my third pair. ... "
" ... I LOVE LOVE LOVE my other pair! ... "
" ... This is second pair because they are awesome. ... "
" ... This is his 4th pair ... "
" ... This is the second pair I have owned and they are great. ... "
" ... this is the 3rd pair I've gotten. ... "
For Kids
19son, bought, old, likes, yr
+100%
" ... His gonna love them for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought these for my son and he uses them at school to train for sports. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... I bought these for my husband and he loves them. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... I purchased these for my dad for his birthday and he loves them. ... "
" ... great for my 9 yr old. ... "
" ... I bought these for my 14 year old 6'3" son. ... "
Network
16miles, wide, large, day, flat
+81%
-19%
" ... I work in healthcare and I am on my feet the majority of the day. ... "
" ... Walked 5 miles right out of the box and my feet felt pretty good afterwards. ... "
" ... Great for wide feet. ... "
" ... They fit his feet perfectly. ... "
" ... The extra wide is wide enough for large feet. ... "
" ... Perfect for all day concrete standing. ... I work at a large warehouse with concrete floors and so far so good. ... "
" ... I have flat feet and these were recommended to me by several people. ... "
" ... My feet grew. ... "
Storage
16fit, width, wide, toe box, 4e
+100%
" ... I know the size will fit for each time I order. ... "
" ... In fact even after searching around in local stores and not being satisfied with ANYTHING, this one fit me the second I opened the box and put them on. ... "
" ... The double-wide width fit as expected. ... "
" ... I ordered the 4E and I have plenty of room. ... "
" ... The shoe fits great length wise but since I had to get extra wide, it is somewhat big, but not too big that it is uncomfortable, and not too small and narrow like the regular size is so overall, I am satisfied with the shoe. ... "
" ... It has adequate space for the orthopedic insoles. ... "
" ... I ordered the 10.5 wide US size and they fit perfectly. ... "
" ... We'll see if they fit better when the new size arrives. ... "
Capacity
14wide, room, large, toe, flat
+86%
-14%
" ... I work in healthcare and I am on my feet the majority of the day. ... "
" ... The length of my feet are a 9.5, however I usually have to get anywhere from a 10.5 to an 11.5 in order to fit the width of my feet. ... "
" ... I ordered the 4E and I have plenty of room. ... "
" ... Great for wide feet. ... "
" ... Nice amount of toe room and comfortable all day. ... "
" ... The extra wide is wide enough for large feet. ... "
" ... Perfect for all day concrete standing. ... I work at a large warehouse with concrete floors and so far so good. ... "
" ... I have flat feet and these were recommended to me by several people. ... "
As Gift
12husband, gift, bought, likes
+100%
" ... His gonna love them for Christmas. ... "
" ... Gift for my hubby and he loves them ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... My husband absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... I bought these for my husband and he loves them. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... I purchased these for my dad for his birthday and he loves them. ... "
" ... This pair is a gift for our upcoming anniversary. ... "
Product As Described
12color, picture, grey, fit as expected, fit
+100%
" ... Just as pictured/described. ... "
" ... Product was as depicted in photo, style, color, type. ... "
" ... The fit was as expected. ... "
" ... Overall happy with the purchase and they fit as expected. ... "
" ... The fit was as expected. ... "
" ... The picture is pretty accurate in color. ... "
" ... The size is exactly as I expected. ... "
" ... They fit as expected. ... "
Returns
11back, returned, sent, refund, pair
+9%
-91%
" ... I didn't notice the problem until it was too late to ask for a return. ... "
" ... Had to return to seller. ... "
" ... Is there a return/exchange policy? ... "
" ... I returned this item for a refund. ... "
" ... I sent the company a message and never heard back. ... "
" ... I emailed asics about the problem but they never got back to me. ... "
" ... They are out of the return period, so I am quite disappointed. ... "
" ... Also, NOT FREE RETURNS. ... "
Weight
11light, seem, comfortable, yet, shoe
+91%
-9%
" ... The ASIC'S Men's Gel Venture 5 is extremely comfortable and very light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and seem to breathe well. ... "
" ... Fairly light weight. ... "
" ... great light weight shoe, that I can put on and go. ... "
" ... Fairly attractive, light-weight shoe that is not too hot. ... "
" ... Light-weight and flexible, yet supportive. ... "
" ... Light weight, comfortable and seem to last. ... "
" ... Super comfortable, yet minimal weight. ... "
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