ASICS

GEL-Cumulus 20

GEL-Cumulus 20
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom-tier (46/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
29mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom-tier (46/100)

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Scores better than 1% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Bottom-tier (46/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (46/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Average (61/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (61/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 14% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Below average (55/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (55/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (52/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (52/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 2% of shoes

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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.

23%

3/13

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 8% of 10 gel-cumulus family.

8%

ASICS

Scores better than 2% of 266 ASICS shoes.

2%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the GEL-Cumulus 19.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
Stack
29/19mm
41/33mm
Drop
1mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2018 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 (5%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (52%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (14%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (2%)
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

12 reader ratings

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Solid

Anonymous runner · Jan 18, 2020

5/5

Overall

Have used Cumulus since 17. These are much better than the 19 with a wider toe box but are a bit stiffer.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Good shoe but...

Anonymous runner · Jan 5, 2020

4/5

Overall

I hadn't wore Asics for 15yrs because at the time the ride and fit were becoming mediocre so I moved on to Brooks. This shoe has much of the same ride that I missed from Asics many years ago. The only con is the upper is very tight and the laces are too short.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Asics Cumulus 20

Anonymous runner · Jan 3, 2020

5/5

Overall

Great all-around shoe for everyday easy/long runs. Best for neutral footstrike. Well cushioned and comfortable, and I sometimes wear them to the gym and casually as well. Since I started running in the Cumulus I haven't been running tons of mileage, but I would have no concerns about using it for heavier training. I had previously run in the Asics Landreth, and Cumulus has become my go-to after the Landreth was discontinued.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Cumulus 20

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

3/5

Overall

The Asics Cumulus 20 are quite different compared to the previous models. The shoe is lot more rigid, with less cushioning in the heel. The sole of the shoe is also much flatter. While the shoe does still offer a relatively light ride, the comfort level has definitely been compromised compared to earlier versions of the Cumulus model.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Durability is lacking

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

4/5

Overall

Sometimes I feel like shoe companies intentionally make their shoes less durable than they could be, just so they can sell more pairs.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5