ASICS

Gel-Venture Series

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#146 in

Trail Running Shoes

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Sentiment score58% positive
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Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

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Reddit IconApprehensive_Use3641
7 months ago

I like ASICS, currently use Gel Venture 10s, I do put insoles in to give better arch support, but otherwise I can pull them straight from the box and go ref games. I know some people that have multiple pairs for a day of games, swapping every game or so, I've never tried that.

Reddit IconBreadAndToast99
9 months ago

Waterproof: I find the Asics Gel Trabuco GoreTex are among the comfiest waterproof shoes I have ever had. They are trail running shows. Older versions were more low-key, the new ones have a horrible "goretex" writing on them. TropicFeel AT Hdry are also pretty good. Non-waterproof: Asics Gel Venture 9. There is now a version 10 Columbia Drainmaker XTR The Columbia are more ventilated than the Venture 9. I use the Columbia in the summer (I can also wear them without socks) and the Asics Venture in the winter, when I don't need waterproof shoes. Depending on where you're going, would something like waterproof show covers / gaiters be an option? There are people who wear GoreTex in the Florida summer - I'd die. But if you are going somewhere when it can rain a lot one day and get very sunny and hot the next, waterproof show covers might be an option. Functional but ugly... The RunRepeat website has excellent reviews

Reddit Iconfsacb3
10 months ago

ASICS gel venture extra wide fit me nicely. Altras are too narrow. They’re known for a wide toe box, but not a wide shoe in general. https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/gel-venture-10-extra-wide/p/ANA_1011B966-001.html

Reddit Iconmavigogun
5 months ago

Asics 10 Jel Ventures were my primary trail shoe, but I kept suffering ankle twists that I attributed to the drop, switched to a barefoot zero. Of course, everybody has their own needs- if not for the ankle damage, I might still be running on the Asics.

Reddit Iconriverend180
8 months ago

I have ASICS Gel Venture 10 which are comfortable and cheap but quite heavy and slow.

Reddit IconRude-Leader-5665
4 months ago

Im the same, just need a pair with done grip. Wentvto the Asics Outlet and bought the AsicsVenture 10. £49. Bargain. Really comfy.

Reddit IconTraps86
7 months ago

I prefer mid top trail runners, Asics Venture 9's are my fav right now.

Reddit IconWhatABlindManSees
11 months ago

With my odd feet these are the only shoes that sub 2 times the price that fit my feet and running style properly (in 12-EEEE) (as a point that's half a size up over my running shoes, I'm an 11.5 US normally). I wanted to get more expensive ones honestly, and tried a lot, but yeah ended up back to these.

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