ASICS GEL Excite Trail

As a reference brand, ASICS also joins the new market trends, and brings to the trail territory one of its most emblematic models for running on asphalt. This is the new ASICS Gel Excite Trail, which brings with it all the features of its twin sister on the road, but optimized to adapt to mountain terrain.

As a trail running shoe, this new model of the ASICS GEL Excite Trail offers everything you need to run comfortably and safely on different mountain terrains. It also has the advantage of its affordable price, which makes it a valid option for occasional trail runners, and also for those who are taking their first steps in the mountains.

What are the most important new features of the ASICS GEL Excite Trail?

As we have already mentioned, the ASICS GEL Excite Trail brings with it all the strong points of the ASICS GEL Excite 9 Running shoes. To date, the latest version of this best-selling model has been released, and it cannot be missing in the list of the best ASICS shoes to start running.

While it is true that the formula for success of its midsole is concentrated in the combination of AmpliFoam and GEL materials, a trademark of the Japanese company, as a good trail running shoe, its construction is more consistent and durable than the asphalt model. The result of these materials is better shock absorption, but also a softer feel with every step.

For its part, the technical mesh upper offers better breathability for more comfortable running.

The main new features of these ASICS GEL Excite Trail come from the hand of these overlays that improve stability when facing those loose dirt trails and with stones. Overlays are strategically placed in the forefoot, midfoot and heel area. As it could not be otherwise, the pattern of its outsole is more resistant, ensuring traction, and making it an all-terrain model.

ASICS Gel Excite Trail Technical Specifications

In the technical specifications section, these new ASICS Gel Excite Trail have a drop of 8 millimeters with an approximate weight of about 300 grams in trail running shoes for men, and about 245 grams in trail running shoes for women.

In short, all the good of the ASICS Gel Excite saga of the asphalt with the relevant evolution and adaptation to make it a versatile trail running shoe, well cushioned, comfortable, stable and with good grip for all those athletes and adventurers who want to get started in trail running.