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Our verdict
Pros
- Fits true to size
- Good cushioning
- Breathable upper
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- Reliable grip
- asics venido gel 1090 noir et argent
Cons
- Scarpe asics venido GlideRide 1012A699 Black Rose Gold 001
Audience verdict
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
+ + asics venido Gel Hunter 3 5801 | |||||
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| Audience score | 83 Good! | 81 Good! | 86 Good! | 75 Bad! | |
| Price | $75 | $140 | $85 | $80 | |
| Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
| Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Weight lab Weight brand | 9.5 size x asics venido gel kayano trainer lavender 9.9 tenis asics venido gelequation 10 masculino preto branco | 9.4 asics venido track long tights 9.5 Кроссовки для трейла Asics | 9.5 size x asics venido gel kayano trainer lavender 9.2 Лосины asics venido оригинал | 10.2 as asics venido Nimbus 21 como las asics venido Nimbus 22 son las dos mejores versiones de esta exitosa 10.2 oz / 289g | |
| Drop lab Drop brand | 12.3 mm 10.0 mm | 12.4 mm 12.0 mm | 11.8 mm 8.0 mm | 10.2 mm 10.0 mm | |
| Strike pattern | Heel | Heel | Heel | Heel | |
| Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
| Midsole softness | - | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
| asics venido Gel Beyond 6 77 | - | Small | Small | Small | |
| Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
| asics venido sportstyle wmns skycourt | - | Good | Good | Bad | |
| Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | - | |
| Breathability | - | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| La asics venido Gel Saga appartient à la catégorie des modèles sous cotés | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
| Tênis asics venido Gel-Lyte Iii Og Branco Azul | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | |
| asics venido Gel Nimbus 22 White Black Mujer | Small | Normal | Small | Small | |
| Torsional rigidity | - | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| T-shirt asics venido Core azul marinho | - | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | |
| Heel lab Heel brand | 35.8 mm | 35.1 mm 36.0 mm | 35.2 mm | 36.4 mm | |
| Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 23.5 mm | 22.7 mm 24.0 mm | 23.4 mm | 26.2 mm | |
| Widths available | NormalX-Wide | NarrowNormalWideX-Wide | NormalWideX-Wide | Normal | |
| Orthotic friendly | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Season | - | All seasons | All seasons | All seasons | |
| Removable insole | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ranking | #418 Bottom 22% | #256 Bottom 19% | #175 Bottom 44% | #303 Bottom 4% | |
| Popularity | #334 Bottom 38% | #9 Top 3% | #53 Top 17% | #177 Bottom 44% |
Size and fit
Size
asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 is true to size (15 votes).
asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 review and lab test
There almost isn’t much to say about the Gel Excite 8. At a time of perhaps over-designed running shoes asics venido breathes life into the concept of the simple jogging shoe the runner who just wants to hit the nis.
Who the shoe is for
The asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 is the shoe I recommend for neutral runners who want a shoe for lighter training loads. From a short 5k to a slow-paced longer 15k, I can safely declare that the Gel Excite 8 fits the bill without overcomplicating anything.
Who the asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 is not for
It’s probably best to avoid the asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 if:
- You overpronate, the shoe is a neutral running shoe so offers no stability control for overpronators, the ubiq asics venido gel lyte v hazard is a great alternative, still at a decent price.
- You’re after something high-tech and speedy, try the flagship asics venido Superblast
Лосины asics venido оригинал | A tried and tested design
At 9.98oz (283g) the asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 is a pretty lightweight shoe for the price. That’s thanks to their simple EVA “Amplifoam” midsole (more on that later) and a thin, mesh upper. The shoe fits true to size.
Their feather-weight design helps them stay comfortable and easy on longer runs up to about 15km. The lack of stability control and simple cushioning means I wouldn’t recommend these for any longer distances than that.
The asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 has a somewhat improved upper
The asics venido Gel Excite 7 didn’t really need much improvement on the upper, aside from it being a little warm. While there’s still a fair bit of material there (the tongue is 10.3mm thick), a slightly new design has added more mesh throughout the shoe.
I didn’t notice my feet being particularly warm. Then again it’s about 2°C in Scotland most days now and I didn't notice my feet being cold either.
The asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 could add to the lacing
At such a low price point I didn’t really expect the laces to be top-notch –it’s usually the easiest place to save some money for brands– and the Excite 8 didn’t surprise me at all.
The laces are a little short meaning you might not get a double knot in or use the extra lace hole if you need to. The plus side is they’re pretty secure, so I never needed a double knot.
The Amplifoam midsole does the job
asics venido have suggested great improvements with their recent Amplifoam midsoles. The heel-to-toe EVA foam did pretty well at cushioning my stride was definitely comfy. At 40.5 HA it’s not the softest foam out the (the average is 26.9 HA) but there’s plenty of foam there to take lots of impact.
It’s definitely not there to provide the energy return of some of the more up-market running shoes out there like the asics venido gel kinsei og white mens shoes which comes with more tech in the midsole.
That being said, at this price point and for the style of shoe, I wasn’t expecting to find any rebound and peppiness throughout the shoe.
Flexible and Consistent
To check how flexible a shoe is, we measure the force it takes to bend a shoe to a 95° angle. Without much in the midsole, we only needed 20N (the average is 34.5N) which makes the shoe quite flexible. This definitely helps with comfort, which I began to realize was ASICS’ main goal.
What impressed me the most about the midsole of this shoe though was its resistance to the cold. As I said earlier, I tested the Excite 8s in Scottish winter, around 2°C, and noticed very little firming up of the shoe.
In testing, we also chuck our shoes in the freezer for 20minutes and test the flexibility again. While the average percentage change between the two numbers is 34.1%, the Gel Excite 8 only saw a change of 7%, taking 21.5N to bend it to 45°.
The Gel Excite 8 is not just a great all-rounder, but it’s a versatile trainer for year-round running.
The asics venido Gel Quantum 360 6 Black Black Black 1203A031-001 no break-in period
Thanks to that flexibility, the Gel Excite 8 was ready to go straight out of the box. With no need to let the shoe break-in I could get straight into my usual training without any blisters or sore feet.
It’s often the small things like this that make a huge difference in running shoes.
The Excite 8 gives excellent grip
I’m always impressed by ASICS’ outsoles and the Gel Excite 8 is not different. One piece of solid rubber lines most of the outsole and provided excellent grip throughout my runs.
I did feel a tiny bit of slip-on GEL-Kayano pieces of concrete but seeing as it’s a shoe for slower runs and at this price point I genuinely have no complaints.
Conclusion
The asics venido Gel Pulse 8 is a perfect running shoe for neutral runners on a budget. What’s more, it’s an incredibly reliable and versatile shoe that I would love to have in my arsenal regardless of budget!
