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ASICS Gel-Excite 11 vs ASICS Gel-Excite 9

ASICS

Gel-Excite 11

  • Weight 290 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 39 mm

USD 90

ASICS

Gel-Excite 9

  • Weight 270 g
  • Drop 10 mm
  • Stack 23 mm

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • ASICS Gel-Excite 9 is 20 g lighter
  • ASICS Gel-Excite 11 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • ASICS Gel-Excite 11 has 16 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • ASICS Gel-Excite 11
  • ASICS Gel-Excite 9
ComfortStabilityDurabilityVersatility
  • Gel-Excite 11 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Gel-Excite 11 — Stability: 5/5
  • Gel-Excite 11 — Durability: 3/5
  • Gel-Excite 11 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Gel-Excite 9 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Gel-Excite 9 — Stability: 2/5
  • Gel-Excite 9 — Durability: 2/5
  • Gel-Excite 9 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionASICS Gel-Excite 11ASICS Gel-Excite 9
Price
Catalogue price USD 90 Not specified
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 290 g 270 g
Drop 8 mm 10 mm
Heel stack 39 mm 23 mm
Forefoot stack 31 mm 13 mm
Midsole foam AMPLIFOAM PLUS / PureGEL Not specified
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.60 out of 5 Not specified
Cushioning 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 2 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 Not specified
Durability 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 Not specified
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Not specified
Uses Daily training, Easy runs Daily training, Easy runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Gel-Excite 11

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 90

ASICS Gel-Excite 9

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Mizuno Revolt 4, side view

    Mizuno

    Revolt 4

    • Weight 295 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 35.5 mm
    • Close to ASICS Gel-Excite 11: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Maximizer 27, side view

    Mizuno

    Maximizer 27

    • Weight 260 g
    • Drop 12 mm
    • Stack 30 mm
    • Close to ASICS Gel-Excite 9: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Ghost 18, side view

    Brooks

    Ghost 18

    • Weight 289 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Excite 11: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Cohesion 19, side view

    Saucony

    Cohesion 19

    • Weight 245 g
    • Drop 8 mm

    USD 80

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Excite 9: same terrain, same category, same role