Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel Excite 11 vs Nike Revolution 8

ASICS Gel Excite 11
ASICSGel Excite 11

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.3

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$90$112$103$84$75

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 4Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Stable geometry
Comfortable upper
Good heel durability
Low energy return
Poor toebox durability
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop10.8 mm
Stack38.2 mm heel / 27.4 mm forefoot
Weight286 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, cushioned daily trainer for beginners; comfort-focused but lacks energy and breathability.

Nike Revolution 8
NikeRevolution 8

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$75$128$117$96$85

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 7Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 5Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Improved energy return
Durable outsole and upper
Reliable grip
Narrow toe box
Limited forefoot cushioning

Specs

Best for5:15–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack31.8 mm heel / 23.0 mm forefoot
Weight264 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A firm, durable daily trainer best for heel strikers and short to moderate road runs.

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