ASICS

GEL-Cumulus 15

GEL-Cumulus 15
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (57/100)

Shoe details

Weight
11.4 oz
Release
2013
MSRP
$115
Stack Height
31mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height
11mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (57/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 8% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (57/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (57/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Excellent (93/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Very good (83/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Average (62/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 19% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (54/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than <1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

56%

15/27

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 8% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 7% of 1,872 daily trainers.

7%

GEL-Cumulus Family

Scores better than 46% of 10 gel-cumulus family.

46%

ASICS

Scores better than 9% of 266 ASICS shoes.

9%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the GEL-Cumulus 14.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

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Lightest / Newest / Lowest price
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.4 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
Stack
31/20mm
41/33mm
Drop
11mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2013
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$115
$140
$200
Best price
$89.96 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (19%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (90%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (75%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (<1%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

48 reader ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 13, 2015

4/5

Overall

I have been running in the cumulus for years. Like the shoe, but seems to wear out pretty quickly, especially for the price
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

hunterco88 · May 7, 2015

4/5

Overall

I use the Cumulus (14 previously, now the 15) for the majority of my mileage. It can go fast if it needs to (although wear the GEL LYTE 33 for workouts and racing) but it's just great for high mileage. Really durable, I got 1000 miles on my last pair and probably could get more out of them.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

mtreder · Apr 7, 2015

5/5

Overall

I've been wearing Cumulus for 7 years.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2015

5/5

Overall

Been wearing Cumulus for years. I always seem to get 700-800 miles out of them and avoid injury pretty well. Not the greatest looking but I don't really care.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 5, 2015

5/5

Overall

nice cushioning yet light and responsive.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5