4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 27, 2015
15 mpw
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
ASICS GEL-Excel 33 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Excel33 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The ASICS GEL-Excel 33 2’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Below average
62
Overall
62
Value
75
Cushioning
72
Comfort
66
Durability
65
Appearance
61
Confidence
36
Confidence
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Confidence
36 Very low
Based on
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Comfort averages 4.7 out of 5 and value 4.3 across its three reviews.
Cons
- Durability averages 3.7 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions.
- One of three reviewers finds it clumsy and slow, with a toe too stiff.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Confidence
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS GEL-Excel33
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Excel33, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
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62
2014
59
2014
Release year
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2014 · 9 reviews
59 Bottom-tier
78 Confidence
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GEL-Excel 33 2 This shoe
2014 · 3 reviews
62 Below average
36 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2014
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
Hulk · Sep 19, 2014
96 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
4/5
Overall
The shoe has treated me well, but it feels clumsy and slow (even if it isn't according the the clock). The toe is too stiff.
Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014
30 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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7.4 oz (men's)
Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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4mm
Release
2014
2014
2022 Q3
Newest
MSRP
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$120
Lower MSRP
$165
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$95
Ratings
Overall
62 Below average
59 Bottom-tier
99 Exceptional
Best overall
Comfort
66 Below average
66 Below average
99 Exceptional
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Cushioning
72 Decent
73 Decent
99 Exceptional
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Durability
65 Below average
63 Below average
97 Exceptional
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Appearance
61 Below average
64 Below average
75 Decent
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Value
75 Decent
74 Decent
77 Decent
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