Asics Gel-Excite 11 Extra Wide
The ASICS Gel-Excite 11 (extra wide) is an entry-level neutral road trainer with AMPLIFOAM PLUS and PureGEL cushioning, offered here in a men's extra wide build for daily easy runs.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 290g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- AMPLIFOAM PLUS with PureGEL
- Upper
- Engineered mesh (at least 75% recycled content)
- Widths
- extra-wide
The Gel-Excite 11 is a budget-friendly daily trainer aimed at neutral runners and beginners rather than performance-focused athletes. Its soft AMPLIFOAM PLUS midsole and 8mm drop suit easy road miles and walking, and the extra wide construction is a genuine asset for those needing more toebox room. Independent testing of ride, durability and long-run comfort is unavailable, so its suitability for faster or longer efforts is unconfirmed.
Manufacturer describes a soft, comfortable ride via AMPLIFOAM PLUS and PureGEL (65% softer than standard GEL) with a raised stack height and 8mm drop, but independent ride feedback is not available.
Extra wide construction offers generous room for wide feet; designed for neutral to underpronation foot types.
Neutral runners and beginners wanting an affordable, soft, wide-fitting shoe for easy road runs, walking and general fitness.
You want a plated race shoe, need stability/pronation control, or plan tempo and long race-day efforts.