Updated: June 16th, 2022
Update June 16th, 2022: ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL
Why the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL?
Do You Have Any Additional Photos After Using the ASICS Men’s Gel-Excite 8 Awl?
ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL for Walking Pros and Cons
Pros
- Comfortable
- Bright reflectors
- Good tread
- Good fit
- Well made
Cons
- Not very water-resistant
- Top of toe box lets in water (my experience)
How Comfortable Are the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL for Walking
After going for a thirty-minute walk on my treadmill, I found the ASICS Gel-Excite 8 AWLs were a little less cushiony than my ASICS Gel-Excite 7s. Check out the video below for more details. Update: April 16, 2022. I've had the chance to walk out on sidewalks, gravel roads, grass, you name it. So far, the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWLs for walking have been comfortable on all surfaces. I did get some rocks in my shoes which was expected. All the trails and sidewalks I was walking on were in my city. I didn't take them out to the mountains. In saying that, I probably wouldn't take the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWLs too close to the mountains, maybe just walking around in town.
What's the Appearance Like? And What’s the Difference Between the ASICS Men’s Gel-Excite 8 Awl and ASICS Gel-Excite 7?
The outers are water-resistant with two prominent yellow reflectors on the front and side. It looks like the tread is a bit beefier than my ASIC Gel-Excite 7s. How Do the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL Fit?
The toe box feels fine, not too wide on my feet. I find the ASICS brand fits smaller. I've bumped up half a size for the last three pairs I've purchased.Putting on My Men's ASICS Gel-Excite 8 AWL with Sweatpants (No Talking)
Where Did I Get My ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWLs?
I purchased them from ASICS Canada's website.
What Was It Like Purchasing From the Asics Canada Website (Desktop)?
How Long Did Shipping Take To Get My ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL to My House?
The shipping time was around five days give or take.
What About Returns? Can You Return the Asics Men’s Gel-Excite 8 Awls if It Doesn’t Work Out?
At the time of the video, they offer free returns but I'm no expert, here is ASICS Canada's return policy. I didn't get a tracking number for this shipment, I'm not sure why. Finding my size was ok.
How Much Did the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWLs Cost?
They were $126.00 CAD all-in including tax and shipping. Of course, the price may change since the time of this post.
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A little snippet of the digital receipt of the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL running shoes with the price, tax, and shipping. |
Concerns - ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL
I'm a little concerned about the breathability since they are water-resistant. The thirty-minute treadmill walk wasn't enough. I'll take them out in the wild soon.
How Water Resistant Are the ASIC Gel-Excite 8 AWLs for Walking?
Would I Buy the ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWLs Again?
Conclusion
ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL After 2 Months or So (February to April 2022) - Additional Photos
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ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL - Side view |
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ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL - Toe box, front view. |
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ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL - Back |
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ASICS Men's Gel-Excite 8 AWL - Tread |
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