ASICS Gel Venture 6

The Asics Gel Venture 6 are a good choice in the trail running segment. With an attractive price and some new features to highlight, they are mainly oriented to runners of medium weight, with a neutral footprint and with a good running technique. With this new update of the Gel Venture saga from the Japanese brand ASICS, the model's presence in the "overcrowded" trail segment is strengthened.

Although this update continues along the same path as the Gel Venture 5, it is important to highlight the new features. The versatility of this trail running shoe is also evident in the latest update, as it can be used on numerous surfaces. To this end, it is equipped with superb cushioning and other indispensable features for an all-terrain shoe like this one.

Asics Gel Venture 6: main features

The Asics Gel Venture 6 trail running shoes are equipped with superb cushioning to conquer as many terrains as possible. For this, the Japanese brand has chosen to continue with the implementation of technologies that have given such good results in previous editions.

The midsole features the Japanese brand's well-known cushioning system, the GEL, which provides impeccable shock absorption. This compound is more specifically present in the heel area, providing smoother transitions. In addition, the removable insole present in this model allows us, the inclusion of another custom insole, but that is up to each one.

As we have already highlighted previously, these trail running shoes enjoy unparalleled versatility. While their natural habitat is terrain, which, to a greater or lesser extent, can be classified as technical, they do not renounce to defend themselves properly on other types of surfaces. To this end, this latest edition, like the previous version, the Asics Gel Venture 5 are equipped with AHAR rubber in the outsole. A material that provides responsiveness and traction worthy of mention. This compound has a greater presence in those areas that, due to its usual exposure, have greater wear, thus strengthening the durability of the outsole.

Upper Asics Gel Venture 6, the most outstanding novelty

As we observe, the Asics Gel Venture 6 does not bring radical changes compared to the previous model, the Asics Gel Venure 5. The previous line is respected, as it has already paid off, but some innovations are also contemplated, such as small details in the upper. It is in this area of the shoe where these small modifications are concentrated, as it has been provided with a mesh fabric with high breathability.

As for the technical specifications of this trail shoe, it has a 10 mm drop (20 mm in the heel versus 10 mm in the forefoot). With a weight of 290 grams for  men's size 425 EU, it is a good choice for mountain runners with a medium build and a neutral stride.

Undoubtedly, the Japanese house continues with its commitment to the trail running segment that is causing such good feelings among its target audience.