Action Athleo Turbo-501 vs ASICS Excite 11
On paper, compared with the Action Athleo Turbo-501, the ASICS Excite 11 is 10 g lighter, ₹7,000 pricier, Ride −1.
 ActionAthleo Turbo-501 |  ASICSExcite 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8 | 7 |
| Ride | 7 | 6 |
| Design & Comfort | 7 | 7 |
| Value | 9 | 7 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹1,022 | ₹8,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Weight | 300 g | 290 g |
| Heel stack | – | 38.2 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 27.4 mm |
| Drop | – | 10.8 mm |
| Foam | – | AmpliFoam Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | standard | standard |
| Sizing | go up half | go up half |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | Up to about 85 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginners | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalking |
| Pros | Soft and responsive · Stable · Durable | Plush, soft AmpliFoam Plus with more stack · Excellent shock absorption · Superb heel counter and collar · Grippier outsole than the Excite 10 · Suits walking, standing and running up to a half marathon |
| Cons | Heavy · Narrow forefoot | Runs small, go half a size up · Heavier, about 290 g in UK 8 · No energy return · Poor value at ₹5,000 next to the Nimbus 27 |
| Avoid if | You want a light shoe or have wide feet. | It costs ₹5,000 or more; the Nimbus 27 gives much better value then. |
My verdicts
Action
Athleo Turbo-501
The only shoe here with a truly balanced midsole: soft yet responsive, stable and durable.
Avoid if: You want a light shoe or have wide feet.
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Excite 11
The Excite 11 is a plusher, more protective beginner shoe than the Excite 10, and worth it at around ₹3,000 to ₹3,500. At ₹5,000, spend a little more on a Nimbus 27 or another shoe that gives far better value.
Avoid if: It costs ₹5,000 or more; the Nimbus 27 gives much better value then.
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