Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Excite® 7

Very cute. Comfortable initially but not good for long nursing shifts on your feet. As an everyday casual tennis shoe they are good.

Fit and size are great- very true to size. They gave me just the pep in my step I was needing, and I love how lightweight they are.

These are just OK, but will do the job. They definitely feel a little too big in the toe area for me.

These shoes are comfortable but I would not buy them again because the cloth material shows dirt too easily. I prefer the GEL-Contend Walker, which has similar fit and comfort but has leather material which is easier to wipe clean.

Sizing is running about a size smaller than Nike.

Overall this shoe is comfortable and a steal at the price point. You are essentially getting many of the same features as the higher end Asics, but without the high price tag. The shoe is true to size for an athletic shoe; light-weight; comfortable; well-cushioned and somewhat supportive. It's comfortable right out of the box and has a very durable outsole. The upper is of good materials and is breathable. I almost kept them, but ultimately returned them because I wanted a little more cushion in the forefoot and a bit more lateral support at the arch. While this shoe provided both things, I found the Asics Cumulus to be a better choice for my particular foot. If you're on the fence, try it. It probably will not disappoint.

I hate to give these anything but a great review bc there's nothing really "wrong" with them, but the Adidas I ordered in similar colors were just more comfortable. Perhaps these would feel amazing after a wear or two but it didn't seem worth it. Super cute, I have difficult feet with bone spurs on my heels so I'm not an easy shoe person.

It’s a nice shoe but it is snug and not for wide feet.

I purchased the same pair in August and they seem wider in the toe. I don't know if they have changed the shoe, but it seems like it. I am doing the 30 day challenge to see if they will feel any better. It's hard to find shoes that are wider in the toe area.

Nice shoe but run narrow. I did have to exchange for a wide that fit better.

I am used to my Asics fitting immediately, without a break-in phase, so when these were a little tight over the ball of my right foot and when I got a blister on my left achilles, I was surprised and disappointed. I absolutely loved my old Gel Cumulus 17's and have been trying to get a pair of Asics like them ever since -- they were immediately comfortable with a really nice, wide toe bed, but otherwise normal width. My last Asics (Gel Venture 5) fit immediately but as those are trail runners, I was hoping for a softer ride in my next pair. These Gel Excite 7's have that going for them and they have a decently wide toe bed. So, despite the issues noted above, they are comfortable enough that I don't need to return them, but they get three stars for comfort, all things considered.

The size and fit was fine. I ordered a half size larger so I could wear my inserts. The shoes have been very comfortable and make my aching arches feel better. My complaint is that the fabric on a lot of the athletic shoes does not wear well. After 7 months I poked a hold with my big toes and baby toe. I called Zappos and to my amazement they gave me full credit with their excellent customer service. I ordered a new pair (different brand) that appears to be made better.

Love them, have three pairs!

The arch support was not as cushioned as I like and too narrow to cover my custom orthotics. I liked the style and the no seam uppers.

The shoes seemed to fit true to size. My my major complaint is the prominent white soles.

I usually order 8.5 in Asics but these were oddly a little long.

This shoes were comfortable right out of the box. I am wearing these to walk the dog and run errands. I have other ASICS for my workout that I equally love.

I’ve worn a 6W through my 30’s, then had to switch to a 6.5W and a few years ago to a 7W for some shoes. So generally a 6.5W or 7W depending on brand and style. The 7W in these shoes was too small. Reordered in a 7.5W and they are good. I was concerned about heel slippage going up to that size but that is not the case. They still rub in a couple places but I had thin socks on so hopefully with thicker socks and breaking them in they will be perfect.

Nice light-weight shoe with good arch support!

They are narrow like others have stated. I’m usually a 7.5-8. I ordered an 8 & they fit with thin athletic socks. I like the neutral color.

Love ASICS. Only running shoe I wear. I do have a bunion so the mesh material is great. Only complaint is the last 2 pairs (in 6 months) I bought, same style, felt very narrow.