The Gel Excite is a neutral running shoe family using GEL technology from ASICS.
The Gel Excite 8 Twist is a road running model. It has a breathable, 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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released | Released | Dec 2022 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | Mar 2023 | |
Weight | Weight | M: 244 g W: 210 g | 292 g | M: 292 g W: 269 g | M: 198 g W: 176 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot | M: 25 mm W: 25 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | M: 10 mm W: 9 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 4 mm |
Heel | Heel | M: 35 mm W: 33 mm | 35 mm | 31 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningRacingSpeed training |
Brand | BrandASICS | adidas | Nike | ASICS | Saucony | Saucony |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | LightweightMaximalist | Maximalist | LightweightLow dropMaximalist | ||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | TechsGEL | Lightstrike | GEL | PWRRUN | PWRRUN | |
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Water repellent | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | SustainableVegan Ⓥ | |||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Road (+1063) |
Usages | Daily running (+909) |
Brand | ASICS (+219) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1274) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1240) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+263) |
Features | Breathable (+861)Orthotic friendly (+165)Removable insole (+118) |
Materials | Mesh (+738) |
Techs | GEL (+119) |
Specifications | ||
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Model | 8 Twist |