The Gel Excite is a neutral running shoe family from Asics.
The Gel Excite 8 Twist is a road running model. It has a breathable, 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 cheapest 20% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar |
released | Released | Apr 2020 | Apr 2021 | Jun 2021 | Feb 2021 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight | M: 303 g W: 261 g | M: 261 g W: 252 g | M: 281 g W: 235 g | M: 281 g W: 241 g | M: 281 g W: 232 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 21 mm | 18 mm | M: 22 mm W: 21 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel | 31 mm | 28 mm | M: 30 mm W: 29 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running |
Brand | BrandAsics | Nike | Nike | Under Armour | Asics | Under Armour |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Maximalist | Maximalist | |||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | Nike Air Zoom | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1322) |
Terrain | Road (+880) |
Usages | Daily running (+727) |
Brand | Asics (+189) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1052) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1074) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+829) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1051) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+168) |
Features | Breathable (+576)Orthotic friendly (+96)Removable insole (+92) |
Materials | Mesh (+575) |
Specifications | ||
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Model | 8 Twist |