ASICS Men's Gel-Venture 7 MX Trail Running Shoes

I am a semi-serious runner/walker. I do 30-40 miles a week give or take. I have work Asics shoes for many years and this model is my personal favorite for a couple reasons. First, these are "technically," trail runners. Don't get me wrong I run hundreds of road miles on them but they offer a bit more stability than a sleek road runner. Second, they are comfortable...at least more comfortable than most running shoes. The insole inside the shoe holds up well and provides a good amount of comfort for a lot of miles. Third, they are extremely affordable. Getting a pair of shoes that I can put several hundred miles on for around $60 is an incredible deal. I have worn $200+ shoes and while they were lighter and sleeker, they don't impress me any more than these as a whole.I couple things to note. These are not light shoes. They are not heavy but they are not as light as a high end road runner. Also they have an aggressive tread. Like I said earlier, they are technically a trail runner so the treads reflect that. I personally like that because it adds more ankle stability and I am able to bust out onto the grass or dirt without slipping and sliding.I will continue to order the Asics Venture 7. GREAT shoe for the money.

My shoe size is 10.5 US. However, as my foot is extra-wide, I've been wearing size 11-11.5 for years just to get a bit more room in the toe box. So, I ordered a size 11 in Gel-Venture 7 Running Shoes. It was a mistake -- I should have gone with the 10.5 -- my true shoe size. The shoes are about a half a size to a full size larger than the 10.5 true size -- they appear to be true size 11s. The width of my thumb plus separates my big toe from the end of the toe box. I've been wearing thicker socks to make up for the size difference. Yes -- the shoe does run 'true-to-size" In use, the shoe is stable with no motion control issues. Cushion is good on hard surface and gravel roads and good traction on trails. There is no extra protection around the toe cap so protection is lacking for adventure type running. The shoe is well-made and at the price, a good value. I think well enough of this shoe that I just ordered a second pair in my 'true' shoe size.

So I ordered the black on black, shoe and that's the box I received. Received. However, inside the box I received a black shoe with neon green highlights. I actually cannot find the shoe on the Amazon store I purchased from. Haha. And I decided to just keep them as the neon green is more of a subtle accent then in over-the-top color edition.I've had this type of shoe before and it's very comfortable and does last a good long time. These shoes will last me well over a year of everyday wear before I start having them start to fray or have the padding get completely worn, and I'm a very heavy guy. They fit as expected and have good venting so my feet do not overheat. I use these mostly for day-to-day use, but have definitely used a second pair for working out.

I've had these for pver a year and they are barely starting to show wear and tear (Barely, like not even thinking about replacing them yet). Asic's are really comfy shoes that fit my feet perfectly when I'm in the gym, no slipping or shuffling around when I'm on the equipment. I personally recommend these to everyone I know, and to random people asking questions. They also come in a variety of great colors so there's one for everyone.

I knew as soon as I put them on and the word WOW slipped out of my mouth that these shoes were going to be GREAT! I don't know what motives are behind all of the negative reviews but don't believe them. I have been wearing these shoes for about two weeks now and I'm loving them.Pros:1. Fits perfect2. Feels great, no pressure points, feet not tired at end of day.3. Budget friendly price for a great shoe. (better than some higher priced shoes)4. Looks greatCons:1. I would like to see the shoe laces be a bit larger. BUT this is not a deal breaker. Can get new shoe laces cheap if I ever need them.2. I had to come up with at least one CON....that's all I can think of.3. Oh...be careful on wet floors, lol...they are slippery. I wear Sketchers slip resistant for work but these are for home and walking etc.I honestly don't think an individual that wears these for normal activities etc will have a problem with them. In fact, I think you will love how they look and feel.

As a retiree Ive been through all the changes in "sneakers" over the years. Ive gone from wearing what was given to me to being able to wear whatever I wanted. What we wear today in casual and athletic shoes is pretty much rocket science compared to what we wore a few decades ago.I discovered ASICS quite by accident, I was committed to the other major brands (without mentioning names) and only looked at specific brands when shopping.I came across a pair of used ASICS in a thrift store. Who buys shoes in a thrift store? I have to admit in this case, I did I certainly wasnt looking for shoes at a thrift storeYet these ASICS looked to be in great shape! Clean and not much wear. I could always use a pair of "yard shoes" where it wouldnt matter what you did to them or what you stepped in, they would never make it into the house in any situation. They werent so much clothes as they were tools. They had a specific use and were always one step away from the garbage can.But something totally unexpected happenedThey fit my feet perfectly and were very comfortable.And they were tough.Before too long they worked their way into the houseand I started taking them on walksThey were the most comfortable shoes I owned, these second hand throwaways.I wore them out. It took another two years to finally realize they were done.I have been bying ASICS ever sinceSo its come full circle. I am brand loyal at my old ageYou can find a lot of choices in athletic shoesBut for me, there are none better.