ASICS GEL-Cumulus
Every version of the GEL-Cumulus we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the GEL-Cumulus scores above 0% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 27 In stock | 2025 | 8.1 oz (men's) | 41/33mm · 8mm drop | 57 | -6 | — | $140 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 26 In stock | 2024 | 8.4 oz | 42/34mm · 8mm drop | 63 | +14 | 2 | $140 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 25 | 2023 | 8.7 oz | 39/31mm · 8mm drop | 49 | -19 | 6 | $140 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 24 | 2022 | 9.5 oz | 37/29mm · 8mm drop | 68 | +17 | 2 | — |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 23 | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 | 2020 | 8.8 oz | 10mm drop | 51 | -4 | — | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GELCumulus 21 Winterized | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 21 | 2019 | 9.5 oz | 29/19mm · 10mm drop | 56 | +8 | 14 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 20 | 2018 | 9.2 oz | 29/19mm · 10mm drop | 47 | -2 | 12 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 19 | 2017 | 10.2 oz | 10mm drop | 49 | -8 | 7 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18 | 2016 | 10.4 oz | 30/20mm · 10mm drop | 57 | +7 | 8 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 17 | 2015 | 10.5 oz | 30/20mm · 10mm drop | 49 | +2 | 6 | $120 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 16 | 2014 | 9.6 oz | 31/20mm · 11mm drop | 48 | -3 | 37 | $115 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 15 | 2013 | 11.4 oz (men's) | 31/20mm · 11mm drop | 51 | -1 | 48 | $115 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 14 | 2012 | — | — | 51 | — | 2 | — |
| ASICS GEL-Cumulus 13 | 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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GEL-Cumulus 2757 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · Confidence 66/100
v27 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 41mm stack
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
$90 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall57Confidence66Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Light at 8.1 oz for a 41mm heel stack.
Cons
The GEL-Cumulus 26, on sale beside it at the same $140, scores 63 on nine reviews against 57 for this version.
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GEL-Cumulus 2663 Below average Below average · 9 reviews · Confidence 80/100
v26 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
Durability 90$71 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall63Durability90Cushioning74Comfort70Value68Appearance58Confidence80Pros
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
The GEL-Cumulus 25 before it scores 49 on sixteen reviews, against 63 for this version.
Comfort and durability both average 4.6 out of 5 across the nine reviewers so far.
Cons
One of nine reviewers finds it short on cushioning and warns that thick gravel comes through.
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.9 out of 5.
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GEL-Cumulus 2549 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 16 reviews · Confidence 94/100
v25 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz · 8mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, its highest dimension, and several single it out for easy daily runs.
Durability 63MSRP $140
Overall49Cushioning87Durability63Comfort62Value59Appearance51Confidence94Buy 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 2468 Below average Below average · 3 reviews · Confidence 52/100
v24 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 8mm drop · 37mm stack
Its three reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, and one describes great heel cushioning with a stable transition.
Durability 84Overall68Durability84Cushioning84Value65Comfort65Appearance56Confidence52Buy 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 on sale.
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MSRP $120
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GEL-Cumulus 2251 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 1 review · Confidence 74/100
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 79MSRP $120
Overall51Durability79Cushioning70Comfort58Value55Appearance51Confidence74Buy 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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MSRP $120
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GEL-Cumulus 2156 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 14 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v21 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 29mm stack
Comfort averages 4.6 out of 5 across fourteen reviews, with cushioning and value both at 4.4.
Durability 80MSRP $120
Overall56Durability80Cushioning77Comfort71Value64Appearance50Confidence90Buy 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 2047 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 12 reviews · Confidence 95/100
v20 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 10mm drop · 29mm stack
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 63MSRP $120
Overall47Cushioning68Durability63Appearance55Comfort53Value50Confidence95Buy 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 1949 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 7 reviews · Confidence 92/100
v19 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.2 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.7 out of 5, its highest dimension.
Durability 74MSRP $120
Overall49Cushioning80Durability74Value54Comfort52Appearance50Confidence92Buy 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 on 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 1857 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 8 reviews · Confidence 87/100
v18 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 10mm drop · 30mm stack
Comfort and durability both average 4.4 out of 5 across eight reviews, and the seven who rated cushioning give it 4.1.
Durability 80MSRP $120
Overall57Durability80Cushioning79Comfort61Value58Appearance56Confidence87Buy 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 on 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 1749 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 6 reviews · Confidence 87/100
v17 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.5 oz · 10mm drop · 30mm stack
Two reviewers call it reliable for easy running and long slow miles.
Durability 71MSRP $120
Overall49Cushioning72Durability71Value52Comfort52Appearance50Confidence87Buy 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 on 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 1648 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 37 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v16 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 11mm drop · 31mm stack
Reviewers rate durability 4.2 out of 5, and two report 300 to 350 miles per pair.
Durability 83MSRP $115
Overall48Durability83Cushioning65Comfort52Value52Appearance50Confidence98Buy 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 on 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 1551 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 48 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v15 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.4 oz (men's) · 11mm drop · 31mm stack
Many reviewers have run in the Cumulus line for six years or more and use this version as their everyday workhorse.
Durability 84MSRP $115
Overall51Durability84Cushioning73Comfort62Appearance53Value50Confidence97Buy 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 on 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 1451 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 2 reviews · Confidence 91/100
v14 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 5 out of 5, one across four pairs.
Durability 81Overall51Durability81Cushioning74Comfort63Value62Appearance51Confidence91Buy 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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