Shoes similar to the Asics Gel-Cumulus
Ranked by ride similarity. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The closest current match to the Asics Gel-Cumulus is the Brooks Ghost 18. The head-to-head rival, and the closest match on this list. Both are neutral daily trainers built for comfort rather than speed. The Ghost 18 is half an ounce heavier on a 10 mm drop against the Cumulus 28 8 mm, and lists $5 more.
- Brooks Ghost 18Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
The Asics Gel-Cumulus is a smooth, moderately soft neutral daily trainer that prioritizes comfort over bounce. Everything below is measured against the current Gel-Cumulus 28 (9.7 oz, 8 mm drop, 38 mm heel). No shoe matches it exactly, so each pick lists what carries over and what does not.
- 10.2 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 36 mm heel
- $150 list
The head-to-head rival, and the closest match on this list. Both are neutral daily trainers built for comfort rather than speed. The Ghost 18 is half an ounce heavier on a 10 mm drop against the Cumulus 28 8 mm, and lists $5 more.
Against your Asics Gel-Cumulus 28: 0.5 oz heavier, 2 mm less heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
- 10.1 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The other default daily trainer, and the firmer, snappier one. The Pegasus 42 runs a 10 mm drop and an Air Zoom unit against the Cumulus 28 softer FF Blast Max, and the two list within $5 of each other.
Against your Asics Gel-Cumulus 28: 0.4 oz heavier, 1 mm less heel stack, 2 mm more drop.
- 8.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
Same job, same 8 mm drop, and 0.8 oz lighter in the Ride 19. The Ride is the more responsive of the two; the Cumulus carries more foam under the heel and costs the same at list.
Against your Asics Gel-Cumulus 28: 0.8 oz lighter, the same drop.
- 10.1 oz
- 6 mm drop
- 40.5 mm heel
- $140 list
The other value-priced neutral workhorse, and the taller one: 40.5 mm of heel stack on the 880 v15 against the Cumulus 28 quoted 38 mm, on a lower 6 mm drop. The 880 lists $5 less and runs about half an ounce heavier.
Against your Asics Gel-Cumulus 28: 0.4 oz heavier, 2.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $5 less at list.
- 8.8 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 41.5 mm heel
- $155 list
The in-brand answer to the Cumulus most common complaint. Reviewers who found the Cumulus flat reach for the Novablast, which is nearly an ounce lighter and far bouncier on the same 8 mm drop. It costs $10 more and is less stable.
Against your Asics Gel-Cumulus 28: 0.9 oz lighter, 3.5 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $10 more at list.
- 9.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 43.5 mm heel
- $165 list
The step up inside Asics, and the plusher shoe: 5.5 mm more heel stack and $20 more at list on the Nimbus 28. The Cumulus is lighter and firmer, and it is the one to buy if the Nimbus feels like more shoe than you need.
Against your Asics Gel-Cumulus 28: 0.2 oz heavier, 5.5 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $20 more at list.
Chasing a specific older version?
If it is a particular Gel-Cumulus you miss, start from that version's page: what replaced it, and where old stock still exists.
Questions runners ask
- What is the most similar shoe to the Asics Gel-Cumulus?
- The Brooks Ghost 18. The head-to-head rival, and the closest match on this list. Both are neutral daily trainers built for comfort rather than speed. The Ghost 18 is half an ounce heavier on a 10 mm drop against the Cumulus 28 8 mm, and lists $5 more.
- Do any of these match the Asics Gel-Cumulus's 8 mm drop?
- Yes. The Saucony Ride 19 and the Asics Novablast 6 and the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 match it exactly. The others sit lower, which changes how the landing loads your calves and Achilles.
- Why switch away from the Asics Gel-Cumulus at all?
- The usual reasons: a version you loved got discontinued, an update changed the ride, or the fit moved away from your foot. The list above is ranked by how closely each shoe matches the current Gel-Cumulus 28, with the differences called out honestly.