The verdict
The Gel-Cumulus 28 is the midfoot-pressure pick — more space through midfoot for high-arch foot shape.
ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28
Strengths
- +More space through midfoot — accommodates high arches
- +Less aggressive clamping than daily trainers
- +ASICS rear-foot gel cushion
- +Lighter than Nimbus
Watch-outs
- −Less plush than Nimbus
- −Standard width
- −Mid-arch may find it loose
How it compares
More midfoot space. Less plush than Nimbus. Lighter.
Who this is for
At a glance: high-arch runners with pressure issues at midfoot.
Why you’d buy the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28
- More space through midfoot — accommodates high arches.
- Less aggressive clamping than daily trainers.
- ASICS rear-foot gel cushion.
Why you’d skip it
- Less plush than Nimbus.
- Standard width.
- Mid-arch may find it loose.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
