ASICS

GEL-Venture 6

GEL-Venture 6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$70

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Good (69/100)

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Overall

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Value

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Durability

Good (68/100)

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Good (68/100)

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Cushioning

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Comfort

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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Appearance

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz W
8.8 oz W Lightest
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$70 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (10%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Average (54%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Decently priced neutral shoe

Anonymous runner · Apr 12, 2018

4/5

Overall

I need a neutral shoe, and these do the trick, but they wear out quickly, and could have more cushioning.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5