Sure, the outsole is incredibly durable, but the minimal support in the midsole means that it’s not necessarily ideal for running long distances. PERFORMANCE While the Asics Gel Venture 8 is built tough, it’s not necessarily built for extremes. The thick (yet hot) construction makes this the perfect shoe to take out on muddy or dusty trails. The upper is composed of a very thick layer of synthetic leather which helps to wick water (and other debris) away from your feet. Technically, it’s not considered to be waterproof, but the materials used help to keep water away from your feet. What I also love about the construction of this upper is that it is resistant to water. The first few runs wrap your feet in padding, and the comfort of the upper only gets better the more that you train in them. What I found most impressive about the upper of this shoe is that it has a very short break-in period. The heel collar and the tongue are highly padded and contour to the shape of your foot. Sure, the upper is quite hot, but it is also incredibly cushioning and padded. 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. It boasts a full-length layer of Asics proprietary gel foam cushioning that runs the full length of the shoe. MIDSOLE The midsole of the Gel Venture 8 is simple yet effective.
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