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ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18
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ASICS GEL-Cumulus 18
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Weight
11.1 oz. (men's), 9.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
30mm.
Forefoot Height
20mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
Upper material
FluidRide
Engineered mesh upper combines breathability and comfort. Reflective details improve visibility. Knit heel pull tab offers easy entry. OrthoLite™ X-30 sockliner provides soft step-in comfort. The sockliner uses a solution dyeing process that reduces
Shoe Released
Q3 2016
Q2 2025
Q4 2024
Q4 2024
MSRP
$120
$140
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.4
8.7
8.6
Comfort
8.6
8.7
8.7
Cushioning
8.5
8.2
8.6
Durability
8.3
8.0
7.7
Appearance
8.0
8.3
8.4
Value
8.0
7.9
7.9

Reader Reviews

  • My third pair and they don’t disappoint

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    I tried to start running again in a different brand of shoe and got injured instantly. These shoes are neutral but have a good amount of cushioning, I immediately felt the difference. I had previously run a marathon in this model, should have stuck with what I knew. These shoes are great!

  • Asics Cumulus 18

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    I've been running in Asics for the majority of the last 25 years. I have tried other shoes with mixed results from other brands, but the comfort, fit and durability of the cumulus has consistently been the best and keep coming back to it.

  • Asics Gel Cumulus 18

    25 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    7.0

    This shoe is comfortable, durable, and moderately responsive for a cushioned stability shoe. It is a little heavy and this caused some calf and ankle pain. Overall it gets the job done.

  • Cheap for a reason

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    2.0
    Comfort
    3.0
    Cushioning
    2.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    1.0
    Value
    5.0

    Only did about 50 Miles in these in total, every one was unpleasant due to Achilles pain

  • ASICS gel cumulus 18

    55 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    I love the cumulus and have run in it for years. The only complaint I have is that I get blisters on the back on my heel when first running in them and they are pretty expensive.

  • Iowa Gravel Runner

    35 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    7.0

    This shoe is perfect on bike paths and pavement. The bottom gets chewed up and doesn't have a ton of treadlife on gravel, though. Also both of my toes punched through within a couple of weeks.

  • The Achilles Shoe

    40 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    4.0
    Value
    8.0

    Before I had this shoe, I had been experiencing Achilles tendon and calf problems for years. After wearing these for just Half a week I felt no pain. The one issue is that the shoe is not very good with certain orthodics as the bottom is very rough and can Cause blisters for toes with short orthodics.

  • Good training shoe for daily easy runs.

    75 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    Good daily training shoe with a lot of cushion which means they're on the heavier side. I was rotating these with a lighter training shoe, but eventually switched to just the lighter one. However, now that it's winter and I'm running a lot of mileage on the roads, I'm thinking about adding back in the Cumulus for the cushion.