Asics Gel-Venture 10 review: Excellent value for easy trail running

Name: Asics Gel-Venture 10 review: Excellent value on the trail
Brand: Asics
Price: 69.99 GBP

Can a sub-£100 running shoe really compete with today’s supershoes?

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RRP £69.99

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Asics Gel-Venture 10

Expert rating:

4.5

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Pros

Excellent value for money
Comfortable and well-fitting
Performs on both road and light trail
A stable shoe for neutral to underpronators

Cons

Grip can be limited
The 10mm drop won’t suit everyone

Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.5
Performance
3.5
Value
5.0

RRP:	£70/$79.99
Weight:	274g/9.67oz (women's UK5.5)
Waterproof version?	Yes
Stack height:	N/A
Drop:	10mm
Lugs:	2.5mm
Women's sizes:	UK 5-10
Men's sizes:	UK 6-14

Straight out of the box, the Gel-Venture 10 is clearly a neat-looking runner primed to cover all bases. With some hints of trail-ready features, moderate cushioning, and no sign of the overzealous maximalist features that seem to be saturating the start line these days (sigh of relief), I’m keen to test out ground feel, function, and performance over all terrains.

Upper

The mesh upper is probably one of the more basic design points of the Gel-Venture 10. Designed to “improve breathability”, the knit looks a bit old-school, is thick and unusually, slightly padded to the touch – a far cry from an uber-lightweight and aerated racer.

Yet as someone who often runs hot, I’ve worn these for runs in temperatures of over 30°C and haven’t overheated, which definitely counts for something!

Asics Gel-Venture 10 road to trail running shoe

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How we tested the Asics Gel-Venture 1

I tested the Gel-Venture out on the road and the rocky, dry, and muddy trails of southern France. Taking them on runs between 3-20km in temperatures ranging from 23-36°C, I considered the efficacy of trail-ready features, grip, short-term durability, cushioning, propulsion, value, fit and comfort.

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