The Gel Venture is a neutral trail running shoe family using GEL technology from Asics.
The Gel Venture 6 is the latest model in the family, and was released in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 80%. This puts it rated just above the median rating of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedMar 2020 | Nov 2017 | Feb 2020 | |||
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Weight | WeightM: 318 g W: 255 g | 301 g | 343 g | 230 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | 11 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot10 mm | 7 mm | 18 mm | 23 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel20 mm | 13 mm | 24 mm | 31 mm | ||
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail |
Brand | BrandAsics | Asics | Puma | Inov-8 | Merrell | Salomon |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runners | Lightweight | Lightweight | For big guysFor heavy runnersLightweightMaximalist | |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Techs | TechsGEL | GEL | Gore-Tex | |||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan β | ||||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Trail (+446) |
Brand | Asics (+218) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1277) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1302) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1269) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+374)For heavy runners (+374) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+642) |
Techs | GEL (+118) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 6 | |
Released | Mar 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 318 g W: 255 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 20 mm | |
Forefoot | 10 mm |