Gel-Excite 11 TR
Trail adaptation of the Gel-Excite 11 for light off-road running at an accessible entry-level price.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Daily trail training
- Also good for
- Easy trail run, Door-to-trail
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 300g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 22/14mm
- Lug
- 3mm
- Midsole
- AMPLIFOAM PLUS
- Upper
- Engineered jacquard mesh
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
Positioned as a budget door-to-trail and fitness shoe rather than a dedicated technical trail racer, the Gel-Excite 11 TR pairs a soft AMPLIFOAM PLUS midsole and rearfoot GEL with a mild trail outsole. Evidence is limited to manufacturer specs, so real-world traction on demanding terrain is unverified.
A balanced, fairly firm ride from a modest 22/14 mm stack, held back by a heavy 300 g weight that limits liveliness.
Standard width only, with a conventional secure fit typical of entry-level ASICS trainers. No wide option is offered.
Beginners and budget-focused runners on smooth dirt paths, gravel, and mixed road-to-trail routes.
You run technical, muddy, or steep terrain where deeper lugs, rock protection, and lower weight matter.