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Asics Gel-Cumulus

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

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Asics Gel-Cumulus

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Reviews

18 of 20 reviews recommend it.

2 have reservations.

Overall review score8.4/1017 authors

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size
  • All day: comfortable

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size; narrow
  • Feels light

$96Budgettypical price at online stores

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Do Asics Gel-Cumulus run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

    Gel-Cumulus

    • Regular fit.

    GEL-CUMULUS 27

    • Narrow fit.

  2. Around the toes

    • Roomy.
    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

    Gel-Cumulus

    • Roomy.

    GEL-CUMULUS 27

    • wide feetSnug.
    • Roomy.

Are Asics Gel-Cumulus comfortable all day?

Through the day

Gel-Cumulus

  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

  • Feels hot.
  • Feels cool.

Grip underfoot

  • Holds on wet ground.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Outsole

Gel-Cumulus

  • Abrasion.

2Heel

Gel-Cumulus

  • Worn down.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Holds up with wear.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Holds up with wear.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 2–4 years of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

See them on video

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ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27: a rubber bottomed beauty

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ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 Review | 70 Mile Test & Honest Verdict

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ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 27 Real Review | Maximum Cushioning

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Don’t Buy the Wrong ASICS! Full Review: Novablast 5, Gel-Cumulus 27, Gel-Nimbus 27

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Asics Gel-Cumulus 27 Full Review | A solid, no-frills daily shoe for general runners

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Asics Gel-Cumulus 28 Review: Asics adds Novablast 5 foam to new Cumulus

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The PERFECT cushioned daily trainer? | ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 First Run Review | Run4Adventure

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ASICS GEL CUMULUS 28 REVIEW – Big Upgrade or Minor Update?

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ASICS GEL-Cumulus 26 Review: A Surprisingly Comfortable, Extremely Capable Daily Trainer

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Asics Gel-Cumulus 25 Review - After 100 Miles

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ASICS GEL CUMULUS 21 REVIEW [LITE SHOW Edition] - The Most Comfortable Running Shoes for Beginners

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 Review – Best Neutral Running Shoe? 🏃‍♂️ Daily Trainer Test & Comparison!

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ASICS Gel-Cumulus 26 First Look | How Does it Fit in the ASICS Line-Up?

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 28 Review: Simple, Reliable… and Excellent

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Asics Gel Cumulus 23 - If I Only Had One Shoe

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ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 Initial Run Review, Comparisons including to Cumulus 21

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Asics Gel Cumulus 21 test and review - A well-built training shoe

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 21 - First Look With RRS Fit Expert | Shoe Review

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ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18 | Men's Fit Expert Review

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About our research

Based on 28 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Asics Gel-Cumulus vs Asics GT-1000

Also used for running. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics GT-1000
Asics GT-1000See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-CumulusAsics GT-1000
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

14

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

GT-1000

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

14

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GT-1000

  • Feels light.

14

  • Feels light.
Maker price$96.38 (typical price at online stores)$100–$121 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics Gel-Cumulus vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Also used for running. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-CumulusBrooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price$96.38 (typical price at online stores)$120.98–$170 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics Gel-Cumulus vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 880

Also used for running. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-Cumulus
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-CumulusNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
  • Wide fit.

880v15

  • Regular fit.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

880v15

  • Roomy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.
Maker price$96.38 (typical price at online stores)$142 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Asics Gel-Cumulus vs Asics Gel-Nimbus

Also used for running. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-Nimbus
Asics Gel-NimbusSee this model
What mattersAsics Gel-CumulusAsics Gel-Nimbus
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

27

  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

27

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

27

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.

27

  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

26

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

27

  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

Gel-Nimbus

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Asics Gel-Cumulus vs Asics GT-2000

Also used for running. Compare toe box.
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics GT-2000
Asics GT-2000See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-CumulusAsics GT-2000
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

GT-2000 14

  • True to size.

GT-2000 15

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

GT-2000 14

  • Regular fit.

GT-2000 15

  • Regular fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.

GT-2000 14

  • Roomy.

GT-2000 15

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

GT-2000 14

  • Feels light.

GT-2000 15

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics Gel-Cumulus vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Also used for running. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-CumulusBrooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

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