ASICS GEL-Excite 7

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.1 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Excite 8 replaced it

ASICS GEL-Excite 7

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Average (63/100)

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63/100
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63
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Good (77/100)

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77
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Good (78/100)

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78
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Good (73/100)

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73
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Good (72/100)

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72
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Below average (59/100)

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59

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Worn out heels

Anonymous runner · Mar 5, 2021

4/5

Overall

So disappointed of this pair, shoes still looks like new but heels worn out and sharp plastic came out and blistered my heels. Only 320 km done with them , wouldn't recommend to waste money even if its cheap.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Absolute best pair of Beginner/Budget trainers

Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2020

4/5

Overall

Been wearing Gel Excites since I first got into running nearly 6 years ago in middle school. Now I run in college and I use these shoes as easy day/moderate trainers still because I love the amount of cushion and the quality feel that they have for so cheap. They are great for beginners who don’t want to spend 100+ on shoes right away, since they only cost around $60. They are probably the most average shoe around, but I find them extremely comfortable and they do a great job keeping me healthy and taking some miles out that I don’t want to put into a more expensive pair. Overall high quality for the price you pay, highly recommend to anyone looking to get into running for the first time, or who wants a pair of shoes to help make a nicer pair last longer by breaking up the miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

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Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.1 oz M
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2020 Q1
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2024 Q2
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$75
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Below average (35%)
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Average (54%)
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Durability
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Average (55%)
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