Saucony Cohesion 19 vs ASICS Gel-Excite 11

Cohesion 19 or Gel-Excite 11? 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 simple, affordable everyday shoe? Get the Cohesion 19.

Want a stable, affordable shoe for easy runs and walking? Get the Gel-Excite 11.

Get the Cohesion 19 if

You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.3 oz
You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
You need a wide width

Get the Gel-Excite 11 if

You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)

On the run

Cohesion 19: The affordable everyday trainer. Stable and simple, with a firm forefoot and a flat ride that has little spring. Fine for walking and easy runs.

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.

The Cohesion 19 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from RTINGS’s lab test (no RunRepeat lab test yet).

Specs side by side

	Cohesion 19	Gel-Excite 11
Price	$80	$90
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	34 / 24mm*	Not listed by ASICS
Drop	10mm*	8mm
Weight, men’s	8.95 oz*	10.2 oz
Weight, women’s	Not listed by Saucony	Not listed by ASICS
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard, Wide	Standard
Built for	Easy days, Walking & all-day wear	Easy days, Walking & all-day wear
Expected life	350–450 miles	350–450 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

Cohesion 19. True to size. Wide available.

Gel-Excite 11. Runs slightly short, so consider a half size up. Wide and extra-wide available. Not very breathable.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.