ASICS

GEL-Excite 7

GEL-Excite 7
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
10.1 oz
Release
2020 Q1
MSRP
$75

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Below average (62/100)

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Overall

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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Value

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 53% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Durability

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Comfort

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Appearance

Below average (58/100)

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Below average (58/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.1 oz M
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2020 Q1
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$75
$200
Best price
$89.99 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (12%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (32%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (51%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (37%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (7%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Average (53%)
Average (59%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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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