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ASICS Asics Gel-Excite 11 Wide
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Asics Gel-Excite 11 Wide

The ASICS Gel-Excite 11 Wide (women's) is a budget-friendly neutral road trainer with an AMPLIFOAM PLUS midsole, rearfoot GEL, 8mm drop and a wide-fit jacquard mesh upper.

$90MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Primary use
Daily training
Also good for
Easy / recovery run, Walking / all-day
Cushion
moderate
Stability
neutral
Weight
250g
Drop
8mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
AMPLIFOAM PLUS
Upper
Engineered jacquard mesh
Widths
wide
Easy runsDaily trainingRoadRecovery runsBeginnersWide feet
Our read

The Gel-Excite 11 Wide is positioned as an entry-level, versatile daily road trainer. ASICS emphasizes a softer, comfort-oriented ride via AMPLIFOAM PLUS and rearfoot GEL, and the wide construction should suit runners needing extra forefoot room. Independent testing of ride, durability and real-world pace suitability was not available in this evidence set, so performance claims remain manufacturer assertions.

Ride

ASICS describes a soft, comfortable ride from AMPLIFOAM PLUS cushioning with a higher stack height and rearfoot GEL for shock absorption, at an 8mm drop.

Fit

Wide-fit construction with an engineered jacquard mesh upper described as softer against the foot and breathable; suited to runners needing extra width.

Best for

Neutral or underpronating runners seeking an affordable, comfortable daily road trainer in a wide fit for easy runs and general fitness.

Avoid if

You want a responsive tempo or race shoe, need trail traction, or require stability/motion-control features.

Sources
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