ASICS GEL-Excel 33 3

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.9 oz · 10mm drop · 28/18mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Excel 33 2 replaced it

How it ranks

The ASICS GEL-Excel 33 3 rates in the 14th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is cushioning (77th percentile); its weakest is durability (15th).

Based on 9 runner reviews.

ASICS GEL-Excel 33 3

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Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 14% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

63/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 14% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

63
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 77% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

88
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 56% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

77
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 29% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

69
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 17% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

63
Durability

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 15% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

63

What runners say

“Light and responsive enough for speedier workouts but with enough cushioning for 20km+ long runs.”
5/5 Full review
“Runs a little small; need to buy a larger size for toe room.”
jonesdarren 4/5 Full review
“Fits really well for wide forefoot and high arch.”
5/5 Full review
“A lighter weight shoe that doesn't attempt to control my feet.”
JPmorgan 5/5 Full review
“Good to last a few hundred miles on roads.”
4/5 Full review
“Good for supination.”
JPmorgan 5/5 Full review
“Light weight and flexible cushioned running shoe.”
4/5 Full review
“Fits my foot the best.”
4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 2/6

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings
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Reader review

jonesdarren · Aug 29, 2014

4/5

Overall

The shoe runs a little small, will need to buy a larger size to give toes more room.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2014

4/5

Overall

Fits my foot the best. Is good to last a few hundred miles on roads. Don't get on a trail to much so I'm not sure about that.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2014

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Oboski · Aug 28, 2014

4/5

Overall

Train in shoe and use it for a racing flat.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

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ASICS GEL-Excel 33 3
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.9 oz M
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Stack
28/18mm
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Drop
1mm
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7mm
Release
2013
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$200
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (14%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (29%)
Average (46%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (77%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Average (56%)
Average (53%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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