The GEL-Venture 5 provides great fit and everyday comfort, with Rearfoot GEL Cushioning System and a rugged outsole ideal for a variety of terrains. In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," which, when translated, expresses the ancient ideal of "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." Taking the acronym of this phrase, ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. Today, ASICS offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes and technical active sports apparel and accessories dedicated to bringing harmony to the body and soul.

AHAR Outsole - Acronym for ASICS High Abrasion Rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole for exceptional durability. Trail Specific Outsole - Reversed lugs provide uphill and downhill traction on all types of terrain. Removable Sockliner - A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic. Rearfoot GEL Technology Cushioning System - Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance. Rubber sole. Imported. 100% Synthetic.

Best Sellers Rank: See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry. : B00Q4V24RQ. Manufacturer: ASICS. Date First Available: November 17, 2009. Department: Womens. Item model number: GEL-Venture 5-W. Package Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 6 inches; 10 Ounces. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No.