Asics Gel Venture 10 vs Joma Shock

Asics Gel Venture 10

$56

Joma Shock

€51

Quick verdict

Asics Gel Venture 10

$56

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Joma Shock

€51

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (77 vs 63)
To spend $5 less
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Asics Gel Venture 10· leads in none

Joma Shock· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
No data
Lightness
323 g
No data
Grip
3.7 mm
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$56Top 1%
$51Top 1%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Gel Venture 10 vs Joma Shock

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Essentials

$56

€51

2024

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323 g

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Overview

Trail Running Shoe

off-road trails, gravel, dirt paths

Technical/Medium difficulty trails

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Trail running initiation, forest walking, and short trail distances up to ~20 km

Cushioning

10 mm

8 mm

33.5 mm

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23.5 mm

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GEL cushioning with EVA foam

Phylon lightweight cushioning

Moderate cushioning for trail comfort

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Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with durable lugs for traction

DURABILITY rubber with grip pattern

Reinforced toe cap and sidewalls

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Upper & fit

Breathable synthetic mesh

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Removable cushioned sockliner

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On the terrain

How Asics Gel Venture 10 vs Joma Shock should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Asics Gel Venture 10							46
Joma Shock							52

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Asics Gel Venture 1060

Cushioning28/40
Lightness7/35
Smooth roll25/25

Joma Shock63

Cushioning22/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, lug depth, weight, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Which offers better value: Asics Gel Venture 10 vs Joma Shock?

For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 10 ($56) provides premium features compared to the Joma Shock ($51). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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$60+$4Score 61−2

Better than Asics Gel Venture 10 at:

A lighter option (33 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

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Joma Tundra

Joma

$67+$11Score 69+6

Better than Asics Gel Venture 10 at:

A higher overall score (69 vs 63)
A lower drop (7 vs 10 mm)

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Joma Sierra 6

Joma

$78+$22Score 67+4

Better than Asics Gel Venture 10 at:

A higher overall score (67 vs 63)
A lighter option (33 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Asics Gel Venture 10· leads in none

Joma Shock· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
No data
Lightness
323 g
No data
Grip
3.7 mm
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$56Top 1%
$51Top 1%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Asics Gel Venture 10

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Asics Gel Venture 10 vs Joma Shock

Asics Gel Venture 10

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Quick verdict

Spec profile