Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Excite® 7

I bought these shoes for walking, but I may give them a try as running shoes, too. They have a ton of cushioning in them and they’re a pleasure to wear. I did have to get used to them by wearing them for short periods for a week or so, because there was more padding under the ball of the foot than I’m used to, and it rubbed a bit at first. The toe box is not as big as the Brooks I run in, but it’s still pretty roomy. There is a very structured heel cup that keeps my heels from slipping, which is maybe my favorite thing about them. The graphite and ballet-pink color I got is really pretty and seems to match almost everything. I wear a 9 in casual shoes, but I tend to buy running shoes in a 9.5. I bought the 9.5 in these and it was the right choice.

This shoe is definitely comfortable!!

My husband and I started doing a lot of walking during the covid shutdown (4 miles a day). My feet were not happy about it and I was experiencing terrible foot pain. I bought these shoes because my sister wears them, my first pair of asics, and they helped immensely. I also bought my husband a pair. The inside cushioning and support is far superior to adidas and under armour, which I had previously. I'll definitely be buying more asics in the future. Also, Zappos has the best customer service hands down of any company I've ever done business with. I love buying shoes from Zappos.

Feel great on my feet

They're just what I wanted & ordered!! Look & fit great!!

These fit great and we’re very comfortable right out of the box! Wide enough in the toe box for the bunion on my left foot. I do use my own arch supports in the shoes for a more firm feel. Great shoes!

Really happy with these. Super comfortable and cushy feel to them, yet my feet feel supported.

These have good heel support and help with stability. They are still really comfortable and a great color.

Excellent support for my aching arches, and overall comfort was outstanding. They lasted me about 700 miles and now I'm ordering another pair.

Love the neon colors with white they are perfect for summer. My first pair is ASICS but I always heard good things, and they are comfortable after a few walks in them.

These shoes fit like a dream. I am a health care worker & on my feet a lot. Loved these from the first moment I put them on.

I ?????? these shoes and am buying a second pair to switch out for my daily walks!

I’m using these shoes primarily for running (3-4 miles per day, 5-6 days per week), and so far they are really holding up to my expectations for support and durability. I’m impressed by how much room there is in the toe box - not too much to the point I feel my foot slides around, but enough that I can run comfortably and not get blisters from the way they fit. The heel is very cushioned and the way the sole curves up makes the running motion feel more natural and fluid. The style is a little bit “bulky” for my liking, but when it comes to athletic shoes, comfort and durability are much more important to me than style. I’ll be ordering more in the future!

I normally wear an 8 but ordered 8 1/2 based on the other reviews, and it fit just right. The back of the shoe rubbed against the back of my ankle more than I'm used to, and more than how my older Asics shoes did, but a heel insert fixed that (and also made it a little bit cushier). I've only been jogging on the treadmill for about 2 months. I've worn these shoes on 2 jogging/walking sessions and did notice a nice lift and lightness. Very comfy. I'm happy with my purchase.

I think these shoes have been great for running and for going to the gym. I need flatter shoes for lifting but these are fine because they’re comfortable! I would see that from the moment I put them on, there wasn’t a ton of arch support. I have higher arches I’ve realized, but even with that being said I haven’t noticed any pain or discomfort. I’m just really aware of the space between the arch of my foot and the insole of the shoe. But they’re holding up very well for morning runs, time on the elliptical and treadmill, and even for hiking in the foothills of Colorado. I’ve gone on a few hikes 7-8 miles with these since my hiking boots give me more blisters when it’s warm, and these have been awesome! I feel supported, but they aren’t too heavy. They also look great, I just got the basic black and white option and they looks very sleek. :)

I have tried 6 different brands of athletic shoes, and earned 2 blisters trying to find a shoe I can walk in. These are it. Perfect in the heel, great cushioning, and cute to boot!! Ordering another pair.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes! The colors are so bright and cute and the fit is perfect.

I love how bright these shoes are! Just like all other Asics, they're super comfortable I'm an elementary school PE teacher, and I know my kiddos are going to love them too!