What replaced the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24?
Updated September 1, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Gel-Cumulus 25 replaced the 24 in 2023 at $140, up $10. It moved to FF Blast Plus with a re-engineered PureGEL heel insert, cut 0.6 oz to 9.5 oz, and thinned the tongue. The published stack jumps from 24/16 mm to 37.5/29.5 mm, but most of that is Asics changing how it states the number rather than 13 mm of new foam.
- Asics Gel-Cumulus 24Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
- Asics Gel-Cumulus 25Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Sep 1, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Gel-Cumulus 25 is 0.6 oz lighter
- 13.5 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $10
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Gel-Cumulus 24 vs 25.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeA genuinely good update that reads as a bigger one than it was. The 25 is 0.6 oz lighter than the 24, better ventilated and slightly softer in the heel, and RunRepeat scored it 82 as a versatile daily trainer. The published stack height jump of 13 mm is mostly Asics restating the number rather than adding foam, so do not expect the 25 to feel like a max-cushion shoe. What you actually get is the 24 ride, lighter and cooler, for $10 more.
Stick with the Gel-Cumulus 24 if
- The 24 tongue padding suits you; the 25 cuts it by roughly a quarter
- You want the lower $130 price and are happy carrying 0.6 oz more
Move to the Gel-Cumulus 25 if
- You want the same ride in a lighter, better ventilated shoe
- You run warm, because ventilation is the clearest upgrade here
Where the Asics Gel-Cumulus is now
Four generations separate the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24 from the Gel-Cumulus 28 (2026), so the gap is wider than any single update suggests:
- The Gel-Cumulus 28 is 0.4 oz lighter
- 14 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $15
What loyalists said about the update
Positively received and treated as an incremental year. Reviewers praised the weight loss and the cooler upper, and the ride was reported as close to the 24 with a slightly softer heel. The recurring complaints were about the thinner tongue biting under the laces on some feet, and about outsole wear, which has been a running theme in this line since the FF Blast era began.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Gel-Cumulus 24 stock
Sizes running outDiscontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.
Availability last checked Sep 1, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Gel-Cumulus 25, these come closest to what the Gel-Cumulus 24 did.
- 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 24: the same weight, 12 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $20 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 24: the same weight, 13 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $15 more at list.
- 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 24: 1.2 oz lighter, 14 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $15 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- Is the Gel-Cumulus 25 a downgrade from the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24?
- No. Most runners rate the Gel-Cumulus 25 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much lighter is the Gel-Cumulus 25?
- 0.6 oz lighter in a men's US 9: 9.5 oz against the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24's 10.1 oz.
- Is the Asics Gel-Cumulus still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Asics Gel-Cumulus 28, released in 2026, 4 versions on from the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Asics Gel-Cumulus 24?
- 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.