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ASICS Asics Gel-Venture 11 Extra Wide
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Asics Gel-Venture 11 Extra Wide

The ASICS Gel-Venture 11 (Extra Wide) is a budget-friendly, neutral trail-and-daily shoe with AMPLIFOAM PLUS cushioning, rearfoot GEL and an extra-wide fit.

$90MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Primary use
Daily trail training
Also good for
Easy trail run, Door-to-trail, Walking / all-day
Stability
neutral
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
AMPLIFOAM PLUS with rearfoot GEL
Outsole
molded rubber
Upper
mesh with no-sew details
Widths
extra-wide
WalkingDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingBeginnersWide feet
Our read

An entry-level, value-oriented trail shoe positioned for daily wear and light trail use rather than aggressive technical terrain or racing. The extra-wide build and no-sew mesh upper favor comfort and foot room, while AMPLIFOAM PLUS with rearfoot GEL targets impact absorption. Independent ride, traction and durability data are lacking, so its performance ceiling on demanding trails is unverified.

Ride

Manufacturer describes a soft, comfortable ride from AMPLIFOAM PLUS with a 2mm higher stack and rearfoot GEL shock absorption; firmness and stack numbers are unverified.

Fit

Available in extra-wide with a mesh upper modified with no-sew details for comfort, suiting runners needing extra room.

Best for

Wide-footed neutral or underpronating runners wanting an affordable shoe for daily wear, walking and light door-to-trail use.

Avoid if

You need aggressive lugs for technical or muddy trails, a plated race shoe, or verified stack/weight specs.

Sources
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