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GEL-Cumulus 18

GEL-Cumulus 18
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (12%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (12%)

Rated worse overall than 88% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 88% 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 (12%)

Durability

Very good (81%)

Cushioning

Good (73%)

Comfort

Below average (39%)

Value

Below average (23%)

Appearance

Below average (22%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 88% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (12%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 87% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (13%)

GEL-Cumulus Family

Worse than 54% of 10 gel-cumulus family ranked.

Average (46%)

ASICS

Worse than 67% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Below average (33%)

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.

ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18
ASICS GEL-Cumulus 27
Saucony Kinvara 16
GEL-Cumulus 18
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
11.1 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
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Stack
30/20mm
41/33mm
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Drop
1mm
8mm
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Release
2016 Q3
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$140
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Average (44%)
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (39%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (73%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (81%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (22%)
Good (80%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (23%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

8 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 8 reviews

My third pair and they don’t disappoint

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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