Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel Excite 11 vs ASICS Gel Pulse 16
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2025
Price Judgment
Reasonable
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Stable geometry
Comfortable upper
Good heel durability
Low energy return
Poor toebox durability
Limited breathability
Specs
| Best for | 5:30-7:00 min/km |
| Drop | 10.8 mm |
| Stack | 38.2 mm heel / 27.4 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 286 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Stable, cushioned daily trainer for beginners; comfort-focused but lacks energy and breathability.
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2024
Price Judgment
Reasonable
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Stable platform
Lightweight for category
Durable outsole
Low energy return
Limited upper ventilation
Specs
| Best for | 5:30–7:00 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 41.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 260 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
A stable, budget-friendly daily trainer best for easy miles and heel strikers.
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