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GEL-Cumulus 18

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Below average (58/100)

Weight: 11.1 oz
Release: 2016 Q3
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 30mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Below average (58/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 11.1 oz
Release: 2016 Q3
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 30mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (58/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 8% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Better Shoes Rating. Shading shows the expected rating range.

Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Below average (58/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

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.

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

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.

Below average (58/100)

Cushioning

Very good (86/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 79% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 79% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (86/100)

Durability

Very good (82/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (82/100)

Comfort

Average (67/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average (67/100)

Value

Below average (59/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 9% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 9% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Below average (59/100)

Appearance

Below average (56/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Below average (56/100)

36%

5/14

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

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

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 9% of 1,872 daily trainers.

GEL-Cumulus Family

Scores better than 62% of 10 gel-cumulus family.

62%

ASICS

Scores better than 10% of 266 ASICS shoes.

10%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Reviewers rate this shoe better than the GEL-Cumulus 17.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
Rated below average on comfort.
Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

GEL-Cumulus 18

GEL-Cumulus 27

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Lightest / Newest / Lowest price

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

11.1 oz M

8.1 oz M Lightest

—

Stack

30/20mm

41/33mm

—

Drop

1mm

8mm

7mm

Release

2016 Q3

2025 Q1 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$120

$140

$200

Best price

—

$89.96 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Bottom tier (8%)

Bottom tier (7%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Below average (26%)

Bottom tier (20%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (79%)

Average (51%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Above average (68%)

Above average (62%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Bottom tier (5%)

Bottom tier (2%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Bottom tier (9%)

Bottom tier (12%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$93.47

Top 17%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

8 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 8 written reviews

My third pair and they don’t disappoint

Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019

5/5

Overall

I tried to start running again in a different brand of shoe and got injured instantly. These shoes are neutral but have a good amount of cushioning, I immediately felt the difference. I had previously run a marathon in this model, should have stuck with what I knew. These shoes are great!

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Asics Cumulus 18

Anonymous runner · Sep 30, 2018

5/5

Overall

I've been running in Asics for the majority of the last 25 years. I have tried other shoes with mixed results from other brands, but the comfort, fit and durability of the cumulus has consistently been the best and keep coming back to it.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Asics Gel Cumulus 18

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2018

4/5

Overall

This shoe is comfortable, durable, and moderately responsive for a cushioned stability shoe. It is a little heavy and this caused some calf and ankle pain. Overall it gets the job done.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Cheap for a reason

Anonymous runner · May 30, 2018

1/5

Overall

Only did about 50 Miles in these in total, every one was unpleasant due to Achilles pain

Comfort: 2/5
Cushioning: 1/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 1/5
Value: 3/5

ASICS gel cumulus 18

Anonymous runner · Mar 10, 2018

5/5

Overall

I love the cumulus and have run in it for years. The only complaint I have is that I get blisters on the back on my heel when first running in them and they are pretty expensive.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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