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ASICS Excite 10 vs Nike Revolution 8

On paper, compared with the ASICS Excite 10, the Nike Revolution 8 is 32 g heavier, 3 mm less drop, 3.4 mm less heel stack, ₹5,400 pricier, Ride −2.

ASICS Excite 10ASICSExcite 10Nike Revolution 8NikeRevolution 8
Scores
Overall9.006.17
Ride8.56.5
Design & Comfort9.56.0
Value9.06.0
Price
Price₹2,612₹8,000
Specs
CategoryBudgetBudget
Weight260 g292 g
Heel stack35.2 mm31.8 mm
Forefoot stack23.4 mm23 mm
Drop11.8 mm8.8 mm
Foam–EVA
Plate––
Fit
Supportmild supportneutral
Fitwidenarrow
Sizingtrue to sizego up half
Recommended runner weight60–85 kgNot for heavy runners
Best for
Best forEasy runsBeginnersWalkingWalking
ProsFirm heel counter · Plush heel padding · Comfy upper · Decent arch support · Wider forefoot · DurableLightweight · Very light, breathable upper · Stylish look and colourways · Good outsole grip, even in the wet · Newer EVA than the Revolution 7
ConsThin forefoot cushioningNarrow and small fit · No felt forefoot cushioning, impact caused back pain · Outsole traction gone after 200 to 400 km · Far too expensive at about ₹8,000 · Rarely discounted · Not a proper running shoe
Avoid ifYou want plenty of cushioning under the forefoot.Avoid it for running if you are heavy, have wide or even normal feet, or have a back injury.

My verdicts

ASICS

Excite 10

The best beginner shoe at this price: a firm heel counter, plush heel padding, a comfy upper and decent arch support.

Avoid if: You want plenty of cushioning under the forefoot.

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Nike

Revolution 8

The Revolution 8 is light, breathable and good-looking, but as a running shoe I would not recommend it, and ₹8,000 is far too much. Consider it only under ₹3,000 if you are light, have narrow feet and no back problems.

Avoid if: Avoid it for running if you are heavy, have wide or even normal feet, or have a back injury.

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