ASICS Gel-Excite 11 vs Gel-Cumulus 28
Gel-Excite 11 or Gel-Cumulus 28? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a stable, affordable shoe for easy runs and walking? Get the Gel-Excite 11.
Want a soft, smooth everyday trainer? Get the Gel-Cumulus 28.
Get the Gel-Excite 11 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
- You’d rather spend $55 less
Get the Gel-Cumulus 28 if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- Long runs are your thing
- You need a roomier fit
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
On the run
Gel-Excite 11: Stable, affordable everyday shoe. Very stable and well cushioned for the price, with a firm ride and almost no bounce. Best for beginners, walking and easy runs, especially for heel strikers.
Gel-Cumulus 28: The soft, smooth everyday pick. Soft and smooth, with a softer gel heel and a gentle rocker. It’s comfortable, but there isn’t much bounce at faster paces, and its heel sits much higher than its forefoot.
Specs side by side
| Gel-Excite 11 | Gel-Cumulus 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $145 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | Not listed by ASICS | 38.5 / 30.5mm* |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.2 oz | 9.1 oz |
| Weight, women’s | Not listed by ASICS | 7.9 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 350–450 miles | 250–350 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Gel-Excite 11. Runs slightly short, so consider a half size up. Wide and extra-wide available. Not very breathable.
Gel-Cumulus 28. True to size, with noticeably more toe room than the Cumulus 27. Narrow feet may find the midfoot loose. Wide available.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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