ASICS

GEL-Cumulus 26

GEL-Cumulus 26
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (65/100)

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Shoe details

Weight
8.9 oz
Release
2024 Q1
MSRP
$140
Widths
Narrow
Stack Height
42mm heel - 34mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (65/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 22% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (65/100)

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

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 22% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Very good (89/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Very good (81/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (73/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 44% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Average (62/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 16% 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 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

50%

2/4

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 22% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 22% of 1,872 daily trainers.

22%

GEL-Cumulus Family

Scores better than 69% of 10 gel-cumulus family.

69%

ASICS

Scores better than 26% of 266 ASICS shoes.

26%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the GEL-Cumulus 25.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.9 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
Stack
42/34mm
41/33mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2024 Q1
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$140
$140
$200
Best price
$139.99
$89.96 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (22%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (44%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (69%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (84%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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$139.99

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Reader Ratings

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Only shoe I've never gotten injured in.

Anonymous runner · Jun 28, 2024

5/5

Overall

Asics may be the most underrated shoe company.  They don't break the bank, and feel as if they stack up to Nike in terms of trainers.  The Gel line offers good support, and while it doesn't have the most cushioning ever, beware of thick gravel, it counteracts that in bounce and durability.

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

New shoe for me this Spring.

Anonymous runner · Jun 15, 2024

4/5

Overall

After years of wearing New Balance shoes, a sales rep at Snail's Pace suggested I try the Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 to help with my plantar fasciitis. She nailed it! It has now been three months and I am very happy with the switch. 

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