ASICSWomen's Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes

I broke my fibula below the ankle and tore several ligaments and tendons as well as had several areas of micro fracturing on both tib/fib 3 months ago. I have been searching for comfortable shoes for PT. I have wide spread toes and narrow heels, and usually wear size 8 in either regular width for normal socks, or wide width for heavy socks or when I need to wrap or brace my ankles.I have been in a wheelchair for over 4 years from a previous injury and have been learning how to walk properly again and maintain balance. Initially, I tried Brooks running shoes for the lighter weight and the extra supportive soles, but they were so uncomfortable around my scars and along the tops of my feet.I had kept coming back to these every time I looked at shoes. So I ordered a pair of 8 wide as I am still frequently bracing and/or wrapping my ankles. They were simply too long lengthwise, so I returned them. I was going to go down a full size and I am so glad I only went half. The 7.5 wide feel great! They are nearly as lightweight as the Brooks and very supportive both inside the shoes and the tread gives super stability. Both pair were consistent in quality of materials and manufacture. Plus, the price point is great. They are available in so many fun colors that it was a tough choice.All in all I am very happy with my purchase and this will be my first choice when it comes time to find a new pair.

Going back a number of years ago, I wore only white running shoes (called gym shoes at the time). Christmas of 2016 my husband surprised me with a pair of Asics shoes in primarily coral. My first reaction was "Not white! Oh My God, they have to be returned.", but I tried them on so I didn't hurt my husband's feelings, and they were so comfortable. I am retired now, but when I worked at a job, I always matched my shoes and purse to my outfit. I discovered these shoes matched some of my t-shirts. The next day, I ordered a pair of Asics shoes in primarily red. Since Christmas of 2016, I have never worn white shoes again. Now I match my t-shirts to my shoes and even match my socks to my shoes. Incidentally, I still wear the original shoes from 2016, 8 years ago. They are starting to look worn, but they are still comfortable, and I still wear them.I have since bought Asics shoes in a number of different colors to match my t-shirts. I bought this pair in black/soft berry to replace a pair I bought in 2017 that are black/purple. The darker berry color is very similar to the purple in my old shoes. I still wear the older shoes, but wanted something that didn't look worn when I go out.I also bought the blue expanse/light sapphire shoes in this style, which I also love. As we all know, blue can be in different shades and have different tints. So, it can be difficult to match blue shoes to an outfit. Most of these shoes are a dark, true blue, and the accents are light blue and royal blue. So, these shoes would go with most shades of blue. These are now my favorite blue Asics shoes. The colors pictures on the Amazon page are exactly the colors of the shoes you get.As always, both of these Asics shoes are comfortable and fit perfectly in my normal size. The tops of these shoes don't look so much like mesh, which I like. I have tried other brands, but they have never been as comfortable and supportive as the Asics shoes, nor do they last as long. I wear this style and others in the Asics shoes all day, gardening outdoors, cooking in my kitchen that has a hard ceramic floor, and working on my basement garden on a concrete floor. My feet never feel sore or tired at the end of the day. I also like that these shoes "breath". Whether I am wearing wool blend socks in the winter or thinner socks in the summer, my feet are always comfortable. Personally, I would not waste my money on any other brand, nor would I subject my feet to uncomfortable shoes.I do recommend these shoes without hesitation. I hope this review was helpful for you.

I ordered this shoe in red. Very cute. I buy Asics almost exclusively for my walking shoes. They are comfortable and durable. I never get blisters. My foot is quite narrow. I made a mistake keeping this size, however. My foot is a size 7.5 (U.S) but some of my Asics are 8 and some are 7.5. It seems to depend on the model of the Asics shoe, and even the model version/number. I wish I had returned this pair and gotten the larger size. My toes touch the front of the toe box. I’m hoping they will stretch out with use. For now I’m just wearing them around town and not using them for my daily walk. Next time I will be more decisive and take advantage of return policies. I will stick with Asics though, because I think they are a good value for my money.

ASICS sneaker is a great fitting shoe. I’ve worn this brand for years. Always comfortable for me with good support for my feet. I wear inserts, so order a half size larger. Great price too!!

This is my third pair of ASICS. I bought this pair a half size larger for an upcoming hiking trip to allow room for swelling. The shoes are comfortable and wear pretty well. I like this overall design but I am not a fan of the blue. It's a little too dark and not really navy more of a midnight blue. I believe they call it a french blue. I'm keeping them but when I look down when I'm walking, not a fan of the blue.

Love these shoes! Bought first pair in 2018. Great quality, good fit and feel. Use them for everyday and long walks. Great value for money!