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GEL-Cumulus 20

GEL-Cumulus 20
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (2%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (2%)

Rated worse overall than 98% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 98% 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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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 (2%)

Cushioning

Below average (33%)

Durability

Bottom tier (18%)

Comfort

Bottom tier (11%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (11%)

Value

Bottom tier (3%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 98% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (2%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 98% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (2%)

GEL-Cumulus Family

Worse than 85% of 10 gel-cumulus family ranked.

Bottom tier (15%)

ASICS

Worse than 97% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (3%)

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.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-Cumulus 20
ASICS GEL-Cumulus 27
Saucony Kinvara 16
GEL-Cumulus 20
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
10 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
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Stack
29/19mm
41/33mm
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Drop
1mm
8mm
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Release
2018 Q2
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$140
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (9%)
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (11%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (33%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (11%)
Good (80%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

12 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 12 reviews

Solid

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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