ASICS GEL-Venture 7

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8.6 Overall Grade
2 reviews

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
43mm.
42mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
39mm.
34mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
4 mm.
8 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Engineered Knit Mesh, Ortholite X-55, Knit Tongue, Pull Tab
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
Q3 2019
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
Q1 2023
MSRP
$55
$165
$160
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.6
9.2
8.8
8.8
Comfort
8.8
9.5
9.8
8.8
Cushioning
8.6
9.6
9.7
8.7
Durability
8.1
8.3
8.6
9.0
Appearance
8.3
8.2
8.1
8.7
Value
8.2
7.8
8.3
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • Solid Budget Running Shoe

    5 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    I'm in my second pair of these guys because they just work. I only run once or twice a week and also wear them casually. Their solid enough to be active in, but casual enough to just wear around town, too. I've run/walked up to a 50-mile ultra in them, I've worn them to the bar on the weekends, and they've worn I would on average or a little better than average pace. The generous and grippy rubber sole is a huge bonus, as you never wear it out - just flatten out the foam over time and develop tears in the upper. It's best-selling on Amazon for good reason. Cons - not super light-weight or responsive. Just a solid budget running shoe.

  • Solid, good value trail shoe

    40 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    9.0

    I've had the gel-venture 5 and 6 as well, and continue to be a fan of this shoe series with the 7.

    I mostly run on dirt trails but these shoes have performed well on the occasional road event as well. They're a supportive neutral shoe that has kept my tendency towards runner's knee at bay. My 5 & 6 were still going strong after 1000 kms and I'm pretty sure this latest in the rugged gel-venture lineup will pass that milestone comfortably.

    Recommended for the budget conscious trail and occasional road runner.