ASICS

Gel-Venture Series

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#123 in

Trail Running Shoes

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Jun 26, 2026

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Reddit IconApprehensive_Use3641
8 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
10 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 IconGentlemanGuGu
18 days ago

adding to the gel venture point, if OP wants to go a bit higher in budget I’ll also recommend trying out Fuji lite 6 I used GV9 for almost 350kms, great shoe. Currently started using Fuji lite 6, great experience so far.

Reddit IconHot_Low_3622
about 2 months ago

ASICS Gel Venture 10. I do 20 mile hikes in mixed single track, technical Rocky stuff, and some pavement. For my foot, it’s THE shoe when combined with Darn Tough socks. Second would be Topo Ultraventure but the soles don’t have the traction the ASICS do.

2 months ago

ASICS Gel Venture. I’ve tried a lot of different brands and this ASICS shoe works better than all the others. I did a 20.5 mile 2400’ hike Saturday in them. Zero issues. I’m a size 14 and can find them locally at Academy.

Reddit Iconmavigogun
6 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.

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