ASICS Women's GEL Fortitude 7 Running Shoe

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 86 ratings
Price: $84.95 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Silver/Fiery Coral/Aqua Mint
Size Chart
US Regular
Brand SizeEU SizeUK Size
434.52
4.5352.5
535.53
5.5363.5
6374
6.537.54.5
7385
7.5395.5
839.56
8.5406.5
940.57
9.541.57.5
10428
10.542.58.5
1143.59
11.5449.5
1244.510
12.54510.5
134611

Product details

Fabric type
100% Synthetic
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Mesh

About this item

  • Lace-up running shoe featuring breathable mesh upper with durable synthetic overlays
  • Padded tongue and collar
  • Breathable fabric lining
  • Removable ComforDry insole
  • Impact-reducing rearfoot and forefoot Gel systems
  • SpEVA midsole
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.6 x 7.3 x 4.2 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ GEL-Fortitude 7-W
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2015
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ASICS
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PUTJ1RO
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 86 ratings

Product Description

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.

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
86 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the comfort, fit, quality and appearance of the shoes. They mention that it's comfortable, has good cushioning, fits wide feet well and that the orange laces are great as a visual reminder. They also like the stability.

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30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say it is comfortable, cushiony, and supportive. Some customers also mention that the shoes run small.

"...They are also very cushioned, so overall a very comfortable shoe...." Read more

"...Comfortable with no rubbing...." Read more

"...Just the right amount of support, yet plenty of flexibility for training.And they look great! Winner!" Read more

"...The cushion in them is nice - not too much and not too little. There isn't much arch support in them...." Read more

23 customers mention19 positive4 negative

Customers like the fit of the shoes. They mention that it fits wide feet well, provides ample wiggle room for toes, and works great for a foot, ankle, and leg brace. They also appreciate the flexible mesh-type material over the foot.

"These shoes work well for my bunions. They have a wide toe box and flexible mesh-type material over the bunion area...." Read more

"I am recovering from foot surgery. This shoe is perfect. Fits well, very comfortable fit. It has great support...." Read more

"A great brand of athletic shoe. Plenty of toe room. Good shock absorption. Stability. I use custom orthotic in mine and plenty of room for that...." Read more

"I knew these ran a tad small so I ordered a half size up. Perfect fit when you know what to expect. They are very comfortable...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that it's a great brand of athletic shoe, with good cushioning. Some say that the shoes are great for supinators, bunions, and treadmills.

"...They are the best running shoes I’ve ever purchased...especially if you have wide feet. Comfortable with no rubbing...." Read more

"I am recovering from foot surgery. This shoe is perfect. Fits well, very comfortable fit. It has great support...." Read more

"A great brand of athletic shoe. Plenty of toe room. Good shock absorption. Stability. I use custom orthotic in mine and plenty of room for that...." Read more

"Great pair of shoes. I run about 12 miles a week and am over the age of 50, so need some cushion!! These feel great!..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They say it looks great, they love the color, and the orange laces are a visual reminder to not accidentally wear them. They also mention that the shoes are for indoors only and create a little arch shape.

"...They also offered an amazing color selection compared to the store where I usually purchased them...." Read more

"...And they look great! Winner!" Read more

"...Since I use my shoes for indoors ONLY, the orange laces are great as a visual reminder to not accidently wear them out of the house and dirty them..." Read more

"Good fit right off the bat, cushy. Love the colors!" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the stability of the shoes. They say the soles have held up well on their treadmill, and the shoes are very comfortable and well made.

"...In addition, the soles have held up well on my treadmill -- no little shreds wearing off...." Read more

"...Plenty of toe room. Good shock absorption. Stability. I use custom orthotic in mine and plenty of room for that. Hope this style continues." Read more

"...While they are very comfortable and seem well made, they don't have the support that I need...." Read more

"Very stable and supportive shoe!" Read more

6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the arch support of the shoes. Some mention that they give them the support they need, while others say that there isn't much arch support in them.

"...They are have exactly the support required for my foot, and also have a removable foot bed so I can use my custom orthotics...." Read more

"...There isn't much arch support in them. I feel more balanced in these shoes because of the wide bottom to them...." Read more

"...pain and terrible pronation on me left foot and these shoes give me the support I need. So thankful!" Read more

"...While they are very comfortable and seem well made, they don't have the support that I need...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Rhonda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoe for bunions and treadmill
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016
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These shoes work well for my bunions. They have a wide toe box and flexible mesh-type material over the bunion area. They are also very cushioned, so overall a very comfortable shoe. If you are familiar with New Balance SL-2 last shoes, I switched to these Asics after New Balance discontinued the SL-2 model I had been wearing, and I find the fit comparable. In addition, the soles have held up well on my treadmill -- no little shreds wearing off. Not a fan of the bright orange laces and trim, but the fit and comfort more than make up for it.
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Libralady10
5.0 out of 5 stars Better Price And Selection Than The Stores...
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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I’ve been buying ASICS Gel Fortitude running shoes for the past 5 years or so. They are the best running shoes I’ve ever purchased...especially if you have wide feet. Comfortable with no rubbing. I recently completed my 3rd half marathon and I never felt like I had to “break in” these sneakers which is great when you buy them while you are in training mode.

The perk about going through this company is that the price was about $30 cheaper than I’ve seen at any brick and mortar store. Plus being a Prime member, I had no s&h, so that was another plus. They also offered an amazing color selection compared to the store where I usually purchased them. Also, the color online and what I received matched up perfectly. I’m very happy with my selection.
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ceelavee
5.0 out of 5 stars Up there with the best of Asics
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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I always buy Asics athletic shoes. As a cancer survivor, previous chemo created neuropathy/pain in my feet. Asics shoes, in general, provide tge most comfortable fit.

These shoes are right up there with the best I've bought! Just the right amount of support, yet plenty of flexibility for training.

And they look great! Winner!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not my favs
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
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Kind of "hot". Ok for short walks.
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NoVAK
4.0 out of 5 stars Great shoes for supinators
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2016
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I bought these shoes to wear around the house and for doing PiYo. I naturally supinate, especially on my right leg, and have fallen arches that cause a lot of leg and back pain when I am on my feet all day. These shoes do a great job of reducing the supination problem and seem to bring my foot and leg back into a better alignment. I did have some odd leg and foot pains the first week of wearing them, as if certain tendons were getting tightened into a different position than they were. I can't tell for sure that was the case, but it seemed like having my leg and foot properly aligned all day was making the tendons try to correct to the more proper alignment ( a good thing). My legs and back don't hurt near as bad if I wear these shoes all day. The cushion in them is nice - not too much and not too little. There isn't much arch support in them. I feel more balanced in these shoes because of the wide bottom to them. It isn't so wide that it looks funny or trips you, but it is enough to help you balance during exercise or preventing/reducing foot rolling. The memory foam does give a bit under your foot and create a little arch shape, but no firm arch support. I find many arch supports to be very slippery and that causes problems with my workouts, so I like the non-slippery but cushioned insole of these shoes.

On a side note, the orange laces are a bit shocking right out of the package if you aren't used to wearing bright colors. It isn't a hideous combination of colors. I just find the neon orange a bit bright for my usual taste. Since I use my shoes for indoors ONLY, the orange laces are great as a visual reminder to not accidently wear them out of the house and dirty them up (not something you want to do when you have light cream colored carpets all over the house.)
5 people found this helpful
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Ken S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect shoe
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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I am recovering from foot surgery. This shoe is perfect. Fits well, very comfortable fit. It has great support. So glad I kept looking and thanks to Amazon for their generous return policy.
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mnt
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep making this style
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017
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A great brand of athletic shoe. Plenty of toe room. Good shock absorption. Stability. I use custom orthotic in mine and plenty of room for that. Hope this style continues.
2 people found this helpful
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Three Dog Nite
5.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable shoes
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017
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I love this shoe! The cushioning is much better than my previous Asics. They are great for neutral runners. The toe area is as wide as the rest of the shoe and doesn't squish your toes like the Gel-Nimbus 18. I ordered a second pair on the day I received the first pair, that's how comfortable they are.
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Amazon CustomerS.Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Asics runners
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2018
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Very comfortable and nice cushion feel.
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