ASICS Gel Excite 8 Twist

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    ASICS Gel Excite 8

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    Overview

    The Gel Excite is a neutral road running shoe family that uses Gel technology from ASICS.

    The Gel Excite 8 Twist has a breathable construction, orthotic friendly and removable insole design. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Excite 9.

    According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 283 g
    W: 244 g
    M: 255 g
    W: 224 g
    M: 286 g
    W: 255 g
    M: 264 g
    W: 227 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    36 mm
    38 mm
    27 mm
    29 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    6 mm
    8 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    42 mm
    46 mm
    37 mm
    39 mm
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    Brand
    ASICS    		SkechersUnder ArmourASICSBrooksMizuno
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Heel strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		Maximalist
    		MaximalistMaximalistComfortableMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS Gel
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Sustainable
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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    ASICS Gel Excite 8 Twist characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2251)
    TerrainRoad (+1524)
    UsagesDaily running (+1261)
    BrandASICS (+277)
    Support TypeNeutral (+1777)
    Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1737)
    Strike TypeHeel strike (+1220)
    Arch TypeHigh arch (+1684)
    FitWide toe box (+284)
    FeaturesBreathable (+853)Orthotic friendly (+643)Removable insole (+626)
    MaterialsMesh (+1107)
    TechsASICS Gel (+149)
    ColorwaysBlack, Coral, French Blue Piedmont Grey, Graphite, Grey
    Specifications
    Model
    8 Twist

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