Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Asics Gel-Excite 11 — Soft, simple budget neutral trainer for new runners and short miles.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 417 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Adidas Alphabounce Instinct | Adidas Runfalcon 5 | Adidas Coreracer 2 | Adidas Duramo Protect | Asics Jolt 5 | Skechers GO Run Consistent 2.0 | Nike Run Defy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 303 g / 10.7 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 280 g / 9.9 oz | 295 g / 10.4 oz |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 26 mm | 33 mm | 28 mm | 32 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 33 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 9:00–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Daily | Daily | Daily | Daily, Trail | Daily | Daily | Daily |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~500 mi | ~400 mi | ~350 mi | ~450 mi |
| Price | $130 | $70 | $65 | $90 | $65 | $75 | $80 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5, where 5 stability means the most guidance and 1 means fully neutral.