Asics Women's Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes

These are great shoes. They are light and flexible and the fit is perfect. I have a wide ball of the foot and toes. My arches are very high and I have a relatively narrow heel. I got 7.5 wide and they fit perfectly. The insole is nicely padded, but there is little rise at the arch. But the overall fit is so good that they are very comfortable for me. They are well made and sturdy. My husband thinks they are cute, too.

I ordered these ASICS shoes in navy blue and was so happy with them, I immediately ordered a second pair in black. They are very attractive for running shoes, and very comfortable, with good cushioning and support and a roomy toe box. They were true to size. These were lighter and less stiff than another brand I ordered. I don’t run, but I walk 1-2 miles several days a week, and the tread has lasted well. I would definitely order these again; in fact, I will look to see what other colors are available now!

Just what I needed. I have had other Asics shoes and really like them, but current pair is starting to show some wear and I will now use them for yard work, etc. The newest ones will be for general daily wear and going for exercise. My PowerStep insoles fit nicely inside once I remove the Asics insoles. They seem to offer great support and stability, which I need, yet they are relatively lightweight and somewhat breathable. The toe box is nice and roomy; no pinching or rubbing, at least for my feet.

I was a bit hesitant buying these shoes since I thought they might be too bulky looking. Far from it! Bought the size 8 medium which is a half size smaller than my shoe size and it fit perfectly. The half size larger would have been too big for my narrow heels. It’s comfortable across the toe area but I may have to bump them up with heel pads as they loosen up. I also like that the soles give a firm grip and this was a big plus for me. They’re very attractive but the one thing I’m not happy about is the puny laces (just as many commented in their reviews) thus my rating of 4.5 rather than a 5 star. Why make such an A quality shoe and mess it up with cheap laces! Every time I put them on I’m afraid the laces will snap! Other than that I do think it’s a good buy.

Going back a number of years ago, I wore only white running shoes (called gym shoes at the time). Christmas of 2016 my husband surprised me with a pair of Asics shoes in primarily coral. My first reaction was "Not white! Oh My God, they have to be returned.", but I tried them on so I didn't hurt my husband's feelings, and they were so comfortable. I am retired now, but when I worked at a job, I always matched my shoes and purse to my outfit. I discovered these shoes matched some of my t-shirts. The next day, I ordered a pair of Asics shoes in primarily red. Since Christmas of 2016, I have never worn white shoes again. Now I match my t-shirts to my shoes and even match my socks to my shoes. Incidentally, I still wear the original shoes from 2016, 8 years ago. They are starting to look worn, but they are still comfortable, and I still wear them.I have since bought Asics shoes in a number of different colors to match my t-shirts. I bought this pair in black/soft berry to replace a pair I bought in 2017 that are black/purple. The darker berry color is very similar to the purple in my old shoes. I still wear the older shoes, but wanted something that didn't look worn when I go out.I also bought the blue expanse/light sapphire shoes in this style, which I also love. As we all know, blue can be in different shades and have different tints. So, it can be difficult to match blue shoes to an outfit. Most of these shoes are a dark, true blue, and the accents are light blue and royal blue. So, these shoes would go with most shades of blue. These are now my favorite blue Asics shoes. The colors pictures on the Amazon page are exactly the colors of the shoes you get.As always, both of these Asics shoes are comfortable and fit perfectly in my normal size. The tops of these shoes don't look so much like mesh, which I like. I have tried other brands, but they have never been as comfortable and supportive as the Asics shoes, nor do they last as long. I wear this style and others in the Asics shoes all day, gardening outdoors, cooking in my kitchen that has a hard ceramic floor, and working on my basement garden on a concrete floor. My feet never feel sore or tired at the end of the day. I also like that these shoes "breath". Whether I am wearing wool blend socks in the winter or thinner socks in the summer, my feet are always comfortable. Personally, I would not waste my money on any other brand, nor would I subject my feet to uncomfortable shoes.I do recommend these shoes without hesitation. I hope this review was helpful for you.

These are great shoes for anyone with foot issues. I have several problems with my feet and have bought many different shoes but these are the only ones I can wear all day. Great support, comfort, wide toe box, and quality.

I’ve been a loyal ASICS Gel running shoe wearer for over 10 years, and they’ve always delivered comfort, support, and durability. I typically wear a size 8.5 but always size up to a 9 in running shoes to allow for toe room, and that approach has worked perfectly with every pair, until now.Unfortunately, the Gel-Venture 9 runs small. Despite ordering my usual size-up (9), there’s very little room in the toe box and the fit feels uncomfortably snug. I didn’t notice just how snug they were, I wore them for the first time for a 3K wellness walk, by the end my toes and feet were sore, So unfortunately these won’t be suitable for running at all, I'll need to purchase another pair for that which was why I bought these.I’m really disappointed because I had high hopes for these, especially given my long history with the brand. If you’re considering this model, I strongly recommend sizing up more than usual or trying them on first if possible. I am giving it 3 stars for that reason.

I love these shoes for my cardio. They are true to size and last a long time! I have 2 pairs of different color same style that I rotate between and they are coming up on 2 years of using them 5 days a week. I definitely recommend these for comfort style and durability.