Nice shoe but doesn't last long
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2019
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
ASICS GEL-Cumulus 20
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.2 oz · 29/19mm stack · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Cumulus 21 replaced it
How it ranks
The ASICS GEL-Cumulus 20 trails most daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating is based on 12 runner reviews and 13 other rated shoes in the GEL-Cumulus product line.
Bottom-tier
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
93 High
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Very stiff (mostly in the heel) and not much energy return off the ground”
“They never seem to last as long as I hope, at least for the price”
“The only con is the upper is very tight and the laces are too short”
“Tread started to show signs of significant wear after just a hundred miles”
“Can do tempo and fartlek runs in them on gravel and dirt trails without feeling weighed down”
“The shoe is lot more rigid, with less cushioning in the heel”
“Enjoyed many hundreds of blister-free miles”
“I bust through them every 4 months”
“Racy, responsive feel”
“Plenty of cushion for me without being too heavy”
“Despite giving a firm ride, they're not uncomfortable”
“Much better than the 19 with a wider toe box”
“Comfort level has definitely been compromised compared to earlier versions”
“The toe box is very roomy”
“Many people won't like the firm ride”
“The sole of the shoe is also much flatter”
“I wish one would design a reinforced toe area”
“The bounce is good and the flexibility is good”
“Don't have the same cushion that I prefer in the Nimbus”
“Great all-around shoe for everyday easy/long runs”
“They have great road-feel”
Prefer this shoe over another
23% 3/13
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS GEL-Cumulus
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Cumulus, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2025 · 0 reviews
75 Decent
77 Confidence
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2024 · 9 reviews
73 Decent
83 Confidence
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2023 · 16 reviews
57 Bottom-tier
91 Confidence
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2022 · 3 reviews
75 Decent
83 Confidence
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2021 · 0 reviews
70 Decent
77 Confidence
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2020 · 1 review
61 Below average
82 Confidence
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2019 · 14 reviews
61 Below average
93 Confidence
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GEL-Cumulus 20 This shoe
2018 · 12 reviews
50 Bottom-tier
93 Confidence
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2017 · 7 reviews
51 Bottom-tier
91 Confidence
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2016 · 8 reviews
59 Bottom-tier
91 Confidence
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2015 · 6 reviews
52 Bottom-tier
84 Confidence
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2014 · 37 reviews
49 Bottom-tier
97 Confidence
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2013 · 48 reviews
53 Bottom-tier
97 Confidence
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2012 · 2 reviews
54 Bottom-tier
92 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.2 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.0 oz · Women's 8.3 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q2
- MSRP
- $120
- Stack
- 29/19mm
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
Stiff, responsive but comfortable. Not the most inspiring shoes but still bought another pair
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 7 Boost
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Great shoes but could use a little more cushion
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2019
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Kayano 26
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Same quality from Cumulus, slightly more cushion
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Okay Shoe, Nothing groudbreaking
3/5
Overall
KingDipper · Jul 19, 2018
70 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 3/5
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ASICS GEL-Cumulus 20 In Context
More on the ASICS GEL-Cumulus
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 27
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 26
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 25
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 24
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 23
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 21 next version
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 19 previous version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18 3 runners
- ASICS GEL-Cumulus 19 2 runners
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