ASICS GEL-EXCITE 11 TR vs Brooks Ghost Trail

The ASICS GEL-EXCITE 11 TR and Brooks Ghost Trail are both neutral road running shoes. The GEL-EXCITE 11 TR costs about $65 less (from $84.95).

ASICS GEL-EXCITE 11 TR

ASICS

GEL-EXCITE 11 TR

4.5 (55)

$84.95

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Brooks Ghost Trail

Brooks

Ghost Trail

4.6 (449)

$150

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Specs side by side

Spec	GEL-EXCITE 11 TR	Ghost Trail
Price	$84.95	$150
Rating	4.5 / 5 (55 reviews)	4.6 / 5 (449 reviews)
Weight	10.6 oz	10.6 oz
Heel-to-toe drop	8 mm	8 mm
Cushioning	—	Balanced
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Surface	Road, Trail	Road, Trail
Available for	Men & Women	Men & Women

Specs and prices from ASICS and Brooks, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.

Which should you get?

Get the GEL-EXCITE 11 TR if…

you want to spend less

Get the Ghost Trail if…

you want the more widely reviewed shoe

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