ASICS

GEL-Cumulus 19

GEL-Cumulus 19
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom-tier (48/100)

Shoe details

Weight
11.3 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom-tier (48/100)

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Scores better than 1% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Bottom-tier (48/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (48/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (88/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Average (70/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 34% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Below average (54/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

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Value

Below average (54/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

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Appearance

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than <1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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22%

4/18

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 1% of 2,617 running shoes.

Bottom-tier

Daily Trainers

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

1%

GEL-Cumulus Family

Scores better than 23% of 10 gel-cumulus family.

23%

ASICS

Scores better than 3% of 266 ASICS shoes.

3%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the GEL-Cumulus 18.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.3 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
Stack
41/33mm
Drop
1mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q2
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
$140
$200
Best price
$89.96 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (82%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (34%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (<1%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

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Confortable and fast

Anonymous runner · Jan 21, 2020

5/5

Overall

I use it for everything, if we have to do reps in the winter when I don’t care much if I need to run fast, to the long runs.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Went back to Asics after all these years

Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019

4/5

Overall

Wore Asics in MS and HS, when I ran the most competitively. Into college, I tried different brands while injured to try and help recovery. None really helped, but worked thru Saucony, New Balance, I think even Reebok for a time. Was wearing Salomon trail runnings for a few years until finally going back to Asics thanks to our local bargain outlet (Deals & Steals). The Cumulus fits my wider forefoot and narrow heel, the heel cup doesn't slip like most other brands, and it's got enough cushioning (for the first 300 miles) to keep the PF at bay. I wore that pair 400 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. No foot problems. Since then I've gotten 4 pair a year.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

4/5

Overall

This shoe is quite heavy and as such you are aware of it when running sometimes. That said, it is very well-cushioned both within soft pads in the lining as well as sole cushioning. This makes it very good for preventing injury. After about 600 miles the sole has worn almost completely away on one side. However, it still (I will be buying a new pair though...)
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Good shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 1, 2019

4/5

Overall

These are a solid every training shoe. They’re high support and a bit clunky, but I don’t mind. They have a lot of support and are a bit stiff when breaking them in. No complaints, they’re a good pair of trainers worth the money. Only complaint is thAt the fabric on the top of the toe box does feel a bit thin, but it doesn’t bother me much.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

No bells and whistles but a solid shoe

Anonymous runner · Feb 9, 2018

5/5

Overall

If you need a neutral shoe or supinate slightly this is a solid choice. It's not the lightest nor the heaviest, cushioned pretty well and is of decent build quality. It's deep enough to accommodate orthotics and has a nice supportive feel on the back of the heel.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5