Features:

  • 100% Synthetic
  • Imported
  • Asics high Abrasion Rubber sole
  • Rugged neutral runner in mesh with bright overlays
  • GEL Cushioning System
  • Removable foam sockliner accommodates orthotics
  • Trail-specific outsole with multisurface traction
  • High-abrasion rubber
I have bought 4 styles of Asics running shoes and these are my favorite! My sell points for determining that these are ...

In the past 3 years, I have bought 4 styles of Asics running shoes and these are my favorite! My sell points for determining that these are "good" sneakers: 1.) Toe Space - I have problems with my toes going numb if I don't have adequate room in the toe box. To accommodate, I usually order a size 10 and lace up tightly (when I wear a 9 or 9.5) in regular shoes. This causes my shoes to typically wear faster in the heels because they side around a little, but my toes don't go numb after my daily 4 mile trail hike. 2.) Comfort - This includes arch support and overall cushioning. I have bad knees, so I can tell when the cushioning starts to go in sneakers. Mine last almost 3 months exactly when worn for 4 miles daily. 3.) Cuteness - Sorry to be vain but I want sneakers to be cute and have pink on them. These are the only kind I buy. Judge me if you must ;) 4.) Easy to put on / take off - I hate untying my shoes, so I love that these have a loop in the back so I can slip them on with minimal unlacing (lazy). 5.) Doesn't cake-in dirt/mud - When on loose dirt trails, I often encounter dirt & mud that gets caked into my soles, so I favor the Asics styles over, say K-Swiss because the soles don't have a lot of "hiding places" for mud to get packed into. I compared: ASICS Women's Gel-Venture 5 - My all time favorite for toe space as well as cushion and arch support and wears well. ASICS Women's Gel-contend 3 - Wider in the arch area but narrow in the toes and heels. ASICS Women's Gel-scram 2 - Great toe space but not much arch support to speak of (super-cute though!) ASICS Women's Gel Frequency 2 - Actually a walking shoe and built much less "tough" and more lightweight but has a flimsy feel to it and comes up short against the back of the heel, so it fit kinda weird. When I say these shoes "wear well" I mean that they don't look like they are falling apart even after much use/wear. The only indicators of wear that they show are some wear on the inside of the heels but probably only because I wear a half size too big on purpose, and also some fraying where the inner fabric (pink) meets the lace holes. (See pics) Overall, I love these shoes the best of all I've tried in Asics as well as Adidas, Saucony, Vibram and K-Swiss and won't be straying from the Gel-Venture 5 shoes again. I love them and don't think it gets any better than this :)

BEST SHOES EVER!

I LOVE these shoes. Since my pregnancy, my feet and sciatic nerve have not be the same. I am a teacher, so I am on my feet A LOT! Since purchasing these shoes, I have hardly had any issues with my feet, lower back, or sciatic nerve. The support in this shoe is excellent. If you have any kind of feet issue, I highly recommend these shoes. AND, they are really cute, too!

Great running sneakers

Love these!!! Got these for the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon and didn't break them in at all before- still Awesome!!

Athletic shoes for those with high arches and wide feet

I have high arches and wide feet, Asics are the best athletic shoes I've found for my type of feet. I highly recommend them for anyone with the same foot type.

great pair of shoes

I love my shoes! They are very supportive, especially around the ankle area, but still have enough room in the toes to be comfortable even when walking down hill. These are good shoes to wear all day long, even after a workout. I wear them with light weight socks. Usually, my shoes are size 8.5 to 9; these shoes are size 9.5.

Highly recommend!

I love these shoes! I am hard to please as well due to planters factitious, fallen arches and lots of screws in my ankle. Great arch support and really beautifully designed shoe. The photo doesn't do them justice. They make me happy looking at them and wearing them. I only wear them to work out and they feel great! Great price too!!

Plantar fasciitis - excellent arch support

Love these shoes. I have plantar fasciitis and these are very comfortable and do not hurt my feet at all.

Highly recommended

Comfortable and flexable. I work as a nurse and only wear ASICS. When I went to my foot Dr due to swelling in one foot (turned out to be arthritis from a broken foot when I was a teenager) he highly recommended ASICS. Many of my coworkers wear them. 12-16 hr shifts on your feet are definitely no fun but my feet feel great with these shoes and I’m near 60 and have worked as a nurse for 30 years. I will continue to buy them and recommend them.

Very comfortable sneaker!

These sneakers are so comfortable! I absolutely love them. The colors are great too. Not to mention the price is reasonable too. Would definitely recommend!!!

Nice shoe, wish I would have gotten my regular size

I read all the reviews and people saying to go up a size because the toe box ran small. I have wide feet, so I upped from my regular size of 6.5 to a 7. I wish I hadn't. Although the shoes still "fit" they feel EXTRA roomy in the toe box, and I would have preferred that I had my true size. Other than the sizing thing, they are a great looking shoe and comfortable. I love the grey and mint color scheme.

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