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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released | Released | Oct 2021 | Apr 2020 | |||
Weight | Weight | M: 335 g W: 266 g | M: 312 g W: 275 g | M: 349 g W: 289 g | M: 283 g W: 255 g | M: 340 g W: 227 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 21 mm | 19 mm | |||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 11 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm |
Heel | Heel | 31 mm | 29 mm | |||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandASICS | On | ASICS | ASICS | New Balance | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Maximalist | ||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | On CloudTec | ASICS Gel | ASICS GelGore-Tex | New Balance Fresh Foam | Nike Air Zoom |
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1862) |
Terrain | Road (+1265) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081) |
Brand | ASICS (+234) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1459) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1436) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1384) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+309) |
Features | Breathable (+959)Orthotic friendly (+218)Removable insole (+123) |
Materials | Mesh (+821) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+130) |
Specifications | ||
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Model | 8 Twist |