Ideally, it’s best to stick to cooler morning runs while or running in cooler weather. It is composed of thick materials and ample padding that are super comfortable yet a little hot. UPPER Before I dive into the specs of the upper, I first wanted to note that this upper runs incredibly hot. It’s also important to note that the thick rubber and lugs aren’t super flexible, but they help to shield your feet from jagged rocks and tree roots that appear in your path. The newest addition of this shoe has redesigned lugs that have a unique pattern that helps to improve your grip, stability, and overall traction. What I also love about the outsole of this shoe is that the lugs are built to really grip challenging trails under your feet.
If you need something that will last for hundreds of miles, the outsole of the Gel Venture 8 is up for the challenge. Runners found that this shoe shows very few signs of overall wear and tear even after 100 miles. This style of rubber is the same material that is used to make car tires, so you know that it is incredibly durable. It is composed of a full-length piece of Asics unique AHAR rubber (which stands for Asics High Abrasion Rubber). OUTSOLE The Gel Venture 8 may be a little lacking in the midsole, but the tough and rugged outsole is where this shoe really shines. It is a style of midsole that helps reduce the impact of running on hard surfaces, but it doesn’t put an extra spring in your step.
It’s not highly cushioned and squishy, and the energy return isn’t exceptional. Overall, this midsole constitution is ideal for neutral runners. With a little extra cushioning in the heel counter and the forefoot, your gait cycle is a little more supported when running on uneven surfaces such as trails. The gel cushioning naturally adjusts to your unique gait cycle to help mitigate the impact of the ground. It doesn’t provide runners with that soft squishy feel like EVA foam but instead provides targeted support and energy return where you need it most. What makes this cushioning unique is that it is made from silicon that is composed of inert polymers that are both supportive and durable.
#ASICS GEL VENTURE 8 MENS FULL#
It boasts a full-length layer of Asics proprietary gel foam cushioning that runs the full length of the shoe.
Very Wide Feet This is the widest point of your feet, generally the forefoot.Ī shoe that is too tight can lead to tension, blisters, and irritation at the ball of the foot.Ī shoe that is too loose will decrease stability and can encourage side-to-side movement and rolling.MIDSOLE The midsole of the Gel Venture 8 is simple yet effective. Very High Foot Height This is the highest point of your foot (called the midfoot and often found underneath the laces) and the ground.Ĭorrectly fitting shoes provide stability at the heel and will ensure there is no slipping or irritation at the Achilles tendon. If the shoe is too shallow, it will be too tight and will irritate the top of the foot. If a shoe is too deep across the instep it can encourage excess movement. A narrow heel will be slimmer than the midfoot whilst a wider heel will be broader than the midfoot. Average Heel Width This is the width of the heel in comparison to the midfoot. High Arches This is the amount of space between the highest point of the mid-sole and the ground.Ĭorrectly fitting shoes will take the pressure off your feet as your move, and stop the foot from rolling.
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