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GEL-Cumulus 15

GEL-Cumulus 15
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (1%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (1%)

Rated worse overall than 99% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 99% of other shoes we judged.

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

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (1%)

Durability

Excellent (90%)

Cushioning

Good (74%)

Comfort

Bottom tier (16%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (5%)

Value

Bottom tier (1%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 99% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (1%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 99% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (1%)

GEL-Cumulus Family

Worse than 92% of 10 gel-cumulus family ranked.

Bottom tier (8%)

ASICS

Worse than 98% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (2%)

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.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-Cumulus 15
ASICS GEL-Cumulus 27
Saucony Kinvara 16
GEL-Cumulus 15
GEL-Cumulus 27
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.4 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
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Stack
31/20mm
41/33mm
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Drop
11mm
8mm
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Release
2013
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$115 Lower MSRP
$140
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (4%)
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (16%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (74%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (90%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (5%)
Good (80%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

48 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 48 reviews

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Have run thousands of miles in the cumulus series, since the 10th model. Heavier shoe, but has excellent cushion for long runs, but I've also run plenty of shorter, faster workouts in them.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

rungram · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

While a competitive runner I always wore the Nike Pegasus because they were free. Love the shoe; however, I found they wore down quickly. Therefore, now that I'm a recreational runner paying for shoes I use the Nimbus because it last a lot longer for me. I use an orthotic so for me I just loved how both shoes are neutral cushioned shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5