Should you buy it??
Check closely
based on 2 of 5 signals
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI · critics · buyers · brand claims — each opened up in full further down ↓
Owners love the comfort, support, and fit for walking and running, but durability concerns about thin material and premature wear divide satisfaction.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
The Gel-Excite 9 is a running shoe made by ASICS. It was released in 2023. The shoe uses Gel cushioning in the heel and forefoot. Beginners and casual runners buy it for affordable daily training. AI assistants rank it second for best shoes for new runners. The midsole absorbs impact well. The price stays under one hundred dollars. Simple design means fewer distractions. You run. The shoe works. Nothing more needed.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 1,725 buyer ratings of the Gel-Excite 9 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
1,725 ratings · 7 written
across 4 retailers
What owners single out
Material durability emerged as the weakest aspect among buyers, with one reviewer reporting a hole appearing after a few weeks—a concern about build quality that aligns with durability criticisms.
In their words
“These sneakers are so comfortable. I have a foot drop and wear an AFO so I have trouble finding comfortable shoes but these are one of the best sneakers I have ever worn. I can wear them for hours without hurting my feet. Love these sneakers and highly recommend them!”
Carolina · verified purchase · macys.com
“I bought these a month ago and after a few weeks a hole appeared as the material is that thin. I was so disappointed as Asics is usually a class brand that I have worn before. I will certainly not buy another pair with this type of material…. so disappointed.”
Dazash · verified purchase · very.co.uk
as of June 5 · 1725 buyer ratings?
The recap
Where it stands today.
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