What replaced the Asics Gel-Cumulus 27?
Updated September 1, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Gel-Cumulus 28 replaced the 27 on February 1, 2026 at $145, up $5. It swaps FF Blast Plus for the firmer-riding FF Blast Max and gains 0.4 oz to 9.7 oz. RunRepeat scored it 86 but found the promised bounce still missing, and measured outsole wear at more than double the average for the category.
- Asics Gel-Cumulus 27Men's at AmazonWomen's
- Asics Gel-Cumulus 28Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Sep 1, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Gel-Cumulus 28 is 0.4 oz heavier
- Drop is unchanged at 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $5
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Gel-Cumulus 27 vs 28.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeThe most cushioned Cumulus yet and still not the bouncy one. FF Blast Max replaces FF Blast Plus and adds 0.4 oz, and RunRepeat scored the result 86 while concluding the foam still does not deliver the energy return the marketing promises. As a plush daily trainer for heel strikers it is the best version of this shoe; as an answer to the complaint that has followed the line since the 26, it is not one. Two things to check before buying: the lab-measured drop runs closer to 13 mm than the quoted 8, and outsole wear measured over double the category average.
Stick with the Gel-Cumulus 27 if
- You want the lighter shoe; the 27 is 0.4 oz under the 28 and lists $5 less
- You forefoot strike, because lab measurements put the 28 forefoot lower than the quoted number
- Outsole life matters to you and you can still find 27s
Move to the Gel-Cumulus 28 if
- You heel strike and want the most cushioned Cumulus made
- You want the current model with a full size and width run
- The 27 breathability bothered you; the 28 upper is more open
What loyalists said about the update
Solid rather than enthusiastic, which is where this line has sat for three versions. Reviewers rate the comfort, the fit and the price highly, and RunRepeat put it at 86 with the caveat that runners wanting a wider pace range or stronger energy return should look elsewhere. The two recurring warnings are practical: the ventilation holes in the toebox are large enough to score poorly for durability, and the outsole showed more than twice the average wear in testing, which matters on a shoe bought for daily mileage.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Gel-Cumulus 27 stock
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Sep 1, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Gel-Cumulus 28, these come closest to what the Gel-Cumulus 27 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 27: 0.9 oz heavier, 2.5 mm less heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $10 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 27: 0.8 oz heavier, 1.5 mm less heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $5 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 27: 0.4 oz lighter, the same drop, $5 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Asics Gel-Cumulus 27 still available?
- Yes. The Asics Gel-Cumulus 27 is still widely stocked on Amazon in both men's and women's sizes, often below its original list price now that a newer version exists.
- Is the Gel-Cumulus 28 a downgrade from the Asics Gel-Cumulus 27?
- No. Most runners rate the Gel-Cumulus 28 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much heavier is the Gel-Cumulus 28?
- 0.4 oz heavier in a men's US 9: 9.7 oz against the Asics Gel-Cumulus 27's 9.3 oz.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Asics Gel-Cumulus 27?
- 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.