ASICS GEL-Venture
Every version of the GEL-Venture we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the GEL-Venture rates above 7% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Venture, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GEL-Venture | 2024 | 8.8 oz (women's) | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASICS GEL-Venture 8 | 2022 | 9.0 oz | — | 75 | +8 | — | $70 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Venture 7 | 2019 | — | — | 67 | -1 | 2 | $55 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Venture 6 MX | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $70 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Venture 6 | 2018 | 9.0 oz (women's) | — | 68 | +6 | 1 | $70 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Venture 5 | 2016 | 9.7 oz | 10mm drop | 62 | +2 | 2 | $65 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Venture 3 | 2014 | — | — | 61 | — | 1 | — |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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GEL-Venture 875 75 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 47
v8 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz
MSRP $70
Overall75Confidence47Buy it now
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GEL-Venture 767 67 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 62
v7 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer praises the generous, grippy rubber outsole and says you never wear it out.
Durability 73MSRP $55
Overall67Value78Durability73Comfort71Cushioning69Appearance65Confidence62Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer praises the generous, grippy rubber outsole and says you never wear it out.
Another runs mostly dirt trails in it and finds it fine on the occasional road event.
Both reviewers rate value 5 out of 5 at a $55 list price, and both are on repeat pairs.
Cons
One reviewer says the foam flattens and the upper tears before the sole wears out.
The same reviewer says it is not especially light or responsive.
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MSRP $70
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GEL-Venture 668 68 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 56
v6 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (women's)
It lists at $70.
Durability 68MSRP $70
Overall68Value75Durability68Comfort67Cushioning64Appearance63Confidence56Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $70.
Its one review so far rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with appearance and value also 4.
Cons
That reviewer says it wears out quickly and could use more cushioning, and rates durability 2 out of 5.
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GEL-Venture 562 62 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 46
v5 (2016) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 10mm drop
One reviewer has about 600 miles on a pair and says they are still not too worn out, at a $65 list price.
Durability 74MSRP $65
Overall62Value79Durability74Comfort71Cushioning66Appearance61Confidence46Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer has about 600 miles on a pair and says they are still not too worn out, at a $65 list price.
Both reviewers rate comfort 4 out of 5 or better, one finding it immediately comfortable with room for the toes.
Cons
One reviewer says it lacks a rock plate and serious traction, and does not compare on steep, muddy or technical trail.
Averaging 9.7 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for sale.
Appearance averages 3.0 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions.
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GEL-Venture 361 61 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 53
v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its one review so far rates comfort, appearance, value and the shoe overall 4 out of 5.
Durability 69Overall61Value74Durability69Comfort68Cushioning68Appearance63Confidence53Buy it now
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Pros
Its one review so far rates comfort, appearance, value and the shoe overall 4 out of 5.
Cons
That review rates durability 3 out of 5, its lowest mark.
The GEL-Venture 6 later in the line scores 63 on one review.