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February has been a great month for scoring deals on some of Amazon's top-trending men's running shoes. Bestselling styles like the Saucony Ride and the Under Armour Charged Assert are both on sale for under $60 and are great for daily runs or gym sessions. But recently, an Asics running shoe went on sale, and shoppers are saying it's one of the best outdoor options they've ever used.
Right now, the Asics Gel-Venture 9 running shoes are on sale for as low as $60—a 25% discount on the original price of $80. These shoes have made waves on Amazon, earning more than 1,100 five-star ratings in addition to the No. 3 ranking among all road running shoes across the entire shopping site. They're available in sizes ranging from 7 to 15 extra-wide, with a total of three width options, and have 18 colors to choose from.
This is a neutral-support sneaker that's well-suited for most types of movement, including multi-surface and trail running, walking, and just going to work. It's made with a breathable mesh upper that sports a protective toe bumper, a stacked foam midsole that amplifies the cushioning, and a well-treaded outsole with plenty of grippy traction.
Unlike recent updates to the Asics Gel-Nimbus and the Gel-Kayano, the Gel-Venture 9 didn't strip out material and features for the sake of being lightweight—if anything, it did the opposite. The Gel-Venture 9 is more gnarly than its predecessors, boasting an even more comprehensive lug sole, thicker and more durable foam, and a more utilitarian aesthetic. Shoppers agree it's a shoe built to withstand the outside, but they say it can do so much more than that, too.
Those who wear the Asics Gel-Venture 9 say it's one of the most comfortable shoes they own, and that it comes at a great value and is capable of handling any activity. Many have alluded to it being a great hybrid of Asics' best sneakers. "The Asics Men's Gel-Venture 9 shoes strike a perfect balance between comfort, durability, and affordability," as one shopper put it. "What sets these shoes apart is their durability; they're built to withstand the test of time, making them a cost-effective choice in the long run."
Others noted how nice it was to find a good Asics walking shoe in wide sizes. "Regular shoes are either tight on me or do not fit right, but the X-Wide size that Asics offers is a godsend," a shopper said. "I walk routinely every day if I can, but I simply use it for everything—at work, grocery shopping, exercise, casual…it’s starting to become my everything footwear (except for sleep)."
Some shoppers even picked them specifically because of the tread. "This is exactly what the doctor called for," a shopper said. "The tread is what I got these for. I need shoes I can rely on for roofs and rocks and even take hiking [or] dunk in streams where there are slippery rocks. These shoes take a beating and are, well, exactly what I needed."
The Asics Gel-Venture 9 is a sneaker that gets shoppers excited about comfort, and for just $60, you should be excited, too. Whether you want to start trail running or just need a versatile sneaker to handle any surface, pick one of these up while they're still on sale to take advantage of the savings.
