ASICS GEL-Cumulus
Every version of the GEL-Cumulus we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the GEL-Cumulus rates above 33% of the lines we track.
ASICS GEL-Cumulus vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the GEL-Cumulus in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Cumulus, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 27 In stock | 2025 | 8.6 oz | 39/31mm stack · 8mm drop | 74 | +1 | — | $90 |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 26 | 2024 | 8.4 oz | 39/31mm stack · 8mm drop | 73 | +15 | 2 | $140 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 25 | 2023 | 8.6 oz | 38/30mm stack · 8mm drop | 57 | -17 | 6 | $140 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 24 | 2022 | 9.5 oz | 37/29mm stack · 8mm drop | 74 | +4 | 2 | — |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 23 | 2021 | 9.0 oz | 10mm drop | 70 | +11 | — | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 | 2020 | 8.8 oz | 10mm drop | 60 | -1 | — | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 21 | 2019 | 9.5 oz | 29/19mm stack · 10mm drop | 60 | +10 | 14 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 20 | 2018 | 9.2 oz | 29/19mm stack · 10mm drop | 50 | -1 | 12 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 19 | 2017 | 10.2 oz | 10mm drop | 51 | -8 | 7 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18 | 2016 | 10.4 oz | 30/20mm stack · 10mm drop | 59 | +7 | 8 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 17 | 2015 | 10.5 oz | 30/20mm stack · 10mm drop | 52 | +3 | 6 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 16 | 2014 | 9.6 oz | 31/20mm stack · 11mm drop | 49 | -4 | 37 | $115 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 15 | 2013 | 11.4 oz (men's) | 31/20mm stack · 11mm drop | 53 | -2 | 48 | $115 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 14 | 2012 | — | — | 55 | — | 2 | — |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 13 | 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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GEL-Cumulus 2774 74 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 58
v27 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
$90 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:36 AM UTCOverall74Confidence58Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Light at 8.1 oz for a 41mm heel stack.
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
The GEL-Cumulus 26, for sale beside it at the same $140, scores 63 on nine reviews against 57 for this version.
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GEL-Cumulus 2673 73 Decent Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 59
v26 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 82MSRP $140
Overall73Durability82Cushioning68Value68Comfort65Appearance58Confidence59Buy it now
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Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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GEL-Cumulus 2557 57 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 16 reviews Confidence 60
v25 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, its highest dimension, and several single it out for easy daily runs.
Durability 67MSRP $140
Overall57Cushioning77Durability67Comfort63Value63Appearance55Confidence60Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, its highest dimension, and several single it out for easy daily runs.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.8 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and two report early wear including a hole at the toe.
Several reviewers find the ride dull, stiff or slow-feeling.
The GEL-Cumulus 24 before it scores 67 on three reviews and the 26 after it scores 63 on nine, against this version's 49.
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GEL-Cumulus 2474 74 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 31
v24 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 8mm drop
Its three reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one describes great heel cushioning with a stable transition.
Durability 78Overall74Durability78Cushioning75Value68Comfort65Appearance59Confidence31Buy it now
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Pros
Its three reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one describes great heel cushioning with a stable transition.
One reviewer calls it an uncomplicated trainer that lasts forever.
It is the highest-scoring GEL-Cumulus version on record, with the rest scoring 47 to 63.
Cons
Averaging 9.4 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
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GEL-Cumulus 2370 70 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 49
v23 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 10mm drop
MSRP $120
Overall70Confidence49Buy it now
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GEL-Cumulus 2260 60 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 17 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v22 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 10mm drop
Its one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and 5 out of 5 for durability.
Durability 75MSRP $120
Overall60Durability75Cushioning67Comfort60Value58Appearance55Confidence17Buy it now
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Pros
Its one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and 5 out of 5 for durability.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far rates cushioning 3 out of 5, its lowest mark.
The GEL-Cumulus 21 before it scores 56 on fourteen reviews, against this version's 51.
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GEL-Cumulus 2160 60 Below average Below average Below average 14 reviews Confidence 68
v21 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 29mm stack · 10mm drop
Comfort averages 4.6 out of 5 across fourteen reviews, with cushioning and value both at 4.4.
Durability 75MSRP $120
Overall60Durability75Cushioning70Comfort67Value65Appearance54Confidence68Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort averages 4.6 out of 5 across fourteen reviews, with cushioning and value both at 4.4.
Two reviewers report 300 to 400 miles from a pair, one of them saying the tread lasts longer than their other shoes.
One reviewer with wide feet praises the fit.
Cons
Appearance averages 3.9 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and one reviewer calls the colorways ugly.
Three reviewers say the outsole wears through or that it does not last as long as they would like.
One reviewer finds it soft and heavy and hard to pick up pace in until about 100km, and another finds the toe box too roomy.
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GEL-Cumulus 2050 50 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 12 reviews Confidence 72
v20 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 29mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers rate comfort 4.3 out of 5 and cushioning 4.2 out of 5, and three find it ample for daily easy and long runs.
Durability 66MSRP $120
Overall50Durability66Cushioning64Comfort56Appearance56Value52Confidence72Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate comfort 4.3 out of 5 and cushioning 4.2 out of 5, and three find it ample for daily easy and long runs.
Four reviewers have worn the Cumulus line for years and keep repurchasing it.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.8 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and four report tread or toe mesh wearing through quickly, one every four months.
Three reviewers who came from earlier Cumulus versions find this one stiffer with less cushioning in the heel.
Three of twelve reviewers so far record it as running small, and two say the upper is tight and the laces short.
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GEL-Cumulus 1951 51 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 7 reviews Confidence 49
v19 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.2 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.7 out of 5, its highest dimension.
Durability 71MSRP $120
Overall51Durability71Cushioning70Value55Comfort55Appearance53Confidence49Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.7 out of 5, its highest dimension.
Two reviewers say it is deep enough for orthotics and holds the heel well.
Cons
Averaging 10.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and one reviewer calls it clunky.
Reviewers rate appearance 3.7 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
One of seven reviewers so far finds the fabric over the toe box thin.
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GEL-Cumulus 1859 59 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 8 reviews Confidence 65
v18 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 30mm stack · 10mm drop
Comfort and durability both average 4.4 out of 5 across eight reviews, and the seven who rated cushioning give it 4.1.
Durability 76MSRP $120
Overall59Durability76Cushioning71Comfort62Value61Appearance57Confidence65Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort and durability both average 4.4 out of 5 across eight reviews, and the seven who rated cushioning give it 4.1.
Three reviewers who have run in ASICS for years say the fit and cushioning keep them coming back to the Cumulus.
Cons
Averaging 10.4 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers call it heavy.
Four of the eight reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
One reviewer gets heel blisters until it breaks in, another blisters from the rough footbed under short orthotics, and a third has the toes punch through within weeks on gravel.
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GEL-Cumulus 1752 52 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 6 reviews Confidence 28
v17 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.5 oz · 30mm stack · 10mm drop
Two reviewers call it reliable for easy running and long slow miles.
Durability 71MSRP $120
Overall52Durability71Cushioning67Comfort55Value54Appearance50Confidence28Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers call it reliable for easy running and long slow miles.
Cons
Averaging 10.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
Two reviewers say it is not good for running fast.
Reviewers rate appearance 3.3 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
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GEL-Cumulus 1649 49 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 37 reviews Confidence 90
v16 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 31mm stack · 11mm drop
Reviewers rate durability 4.2 out of 5, and two report 300 to 350 miles per pair.
Durability 77MSRP $115
Overall49Durability77Cushioning63Comfort54Value52Appearance50Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate durability 4.2 out of 5, and two report 300 to 350 miles per pair.
Five reviewers say they have stayed injury free training in the Cumulus line.
Reviewers rate comfort 4.4 out of 5, and several choose it for long, easy runs.
Cons
Averaging 9.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and three reviewers call it heavy and not one for faster running.
Three reviewers find the toe box narrow or low, and two report lace pressure or friction from the upper.
Three reviewers who came from the Cumulus 15 prefer the older fit.
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GEL-Cumulus 1553 53 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 48 reviews Confidence 89
v15 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.4 oz (men's) · 31mm stack · 11mm drop
Many reviewers have run in the Cumulus line for six years or more and use this version as their everyday workhorse.
Durability 78MSRP $115
Overall53Durability78Cushioning69Comfort61Appearance54Value50Confidence89Buy it now
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Pros
Many reviewers have run in the Cumulus line for six years or more and use this version as their everyday workhorse.
Reviewers rate durability 4.3 out of 5, and two report 600 to 800 miles per pair.
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long, easy, high-mileage days.
Cons
At 11.4 oz it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and four reviewers call it heavy or bulky.
Three reviewers report the heel lining wearing thin and blistering them.
Three reviewers say it costs more than it should for how long it lasts.
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GEL-Cumulus 1455 55 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 2 reviews Confidence 69
v14 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 5 out of 5, one across four pairs.
Durability 76Overall55Durability76Cushioning69Value63Comfort62Appearance55Confidence69Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 5 out of 5, one across four pairs.
Both reviewers so far use it for easy and long marathon miles.
Cons
The GEL-Cumulus 24 scores 67 on three reviews and the 26 scores 63 on nine, against this version's 51.
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