This leads me to my next point these shoes are a bargain! You can find them for less than $50 easily. I have rarely seen a shoe survive that long, especially at this price point. The lugs on the bottom of the shoe were still fully intact (although somewhat worn down), and there were no tears to the uppers. After 18 months of use, my first pair only had a few tears to the fabric inside the heel. Next, I have found the shoe to be very durable overall. I have rarely found a better-fitting shoe. There is plenty of room to accommodate my orthotics as well as a medium-weight wool hiking sock. I bought a 9, and it fits like a 9 should, with a solid midfoot lockdown and ample toe room. I am a standard size 9 medium, but often have to go up a size or a size-and-a-half to get a proper fit with many kinds of athletic shoes. I also very much appreciate the fit of these shoes. The support the Venture provides, in my opinion, is superior to that of some shoes that cost twice as much.
This solid support is essential on the trail and has allowed me to use these on ten-plus-mile hikes as well as neighborhood jogs and sessions on the leg machine at the gym. It took me 18 months of rigorous use to wear down the material in my first pair.
The midsole is made of a material that is firm yet also somewhat springy. My favorite thing about the ASICS Gel Venture 6 is the level of support they provide. The laces are rugged and will enable the wearer to secure the foot in the shoe solidly. The heel of the shoe includes a pull tab which allows for easy on and off. This holds the foot in place inside the shoe and prevents slippage. The toe is covered with a durable bumper for protection.Īlong the sides of the shoe, the brand’s logo (a striped pattern) is incorporated into the support system to create a kind of a “cage” around the midfoot. The upper of this shoe is made of a tough nylon material which is able to withstand debris. The midsole heel-to-toe drop is approximately 10 millimeters, which is a traditional drop for many running shoes and seems standard for ASICS. The rest of the midsole is comprised of a dense, firm foam material. The Gel cushioning is located only in the heel of this style. The midsole of the ASICS Gel Venture 6 contains the Gel cushioning system often found in ASICS shoes.
I find this support bar to be very helpful when climbing up and down rocky hills with loose rocks underfoot. The outsole also features a firm support bar across the midfoot which prevents the foot from twisting too much when walking on rocks and gravel. The outsole of the Venture 6Īs a trail running shoe, the ASICS Gel Venture 6 is built with a sturdy, lugged outsole. These lugs provide a solid grip on challenging terrain. Thus, the ASICS Gel Venture 6 combined with the inserts provides just the right level of support for me. I find that for me, a neutral shoe combined with the orthotic inserts provides sufficient comfort for running and walking. Due to chronic issues with plantar fasciitis pain over the years, I wear an over-the-counter orthotic device which was prescribed to me by my podiatrist. I have an average-width, medium arched foot. That said, over time and through trial-and-error, you will be able to identify what works for your feet and what doesn’t. There's a lot of science that goes into evaluating gait and selecting the appropriate type of shoe for the way you walk or run. They are great for people with a neutral gait, where the foot does not rotate too far inwards (over-pronation) or outwards (over-supination) during the gait cycle. These shoes are advertised as being a general all-rounder with the capacity to take on rougher terrain. My criteria for buying this shoe were good traction, sturdy support, and a budget-friendly price tag. I decided to try the ASICS Gel Venture 6 several years ago and have already worn out one pair after almost 18 months of use. I learned from experience that light yet sturdy trail runner can often feel better than a heavier boot for day hiking. There are lots of interesting terrains to cover in San Diego, much of it rocky and sometimes unpaved. I’m a low-mileage runner and sometimes higher-mileage hiker living in San Diego, California.
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