The GEL-CUMULUS 26 is a versatile, neutral trainer offering a lightweight cushioning experience for the fast, efficient runner or a beginner runner who covers shorter distances, less often. - A lightweight Engineered Mesh upper material is designed to create a unique balance of comfort, breathability and fit while providing support the runner needs without additional overlays. - FF BLAST PLUS midsole foam delivers a lightweight, energetic ride while the encapsulated Pure - GEL is positioned at the rearfoot for added shock attenuation and improved underfoot feel. - The FLUIDRIDE outsole allows a soft impact upon landing and a smooth transition. - Recommended by
The GEL-CUMULUS 26 is a versatile, neutral trainer offering a lightweight cushioning experience for the fast, efficient runner or a beginner runner who covers shorter distances, less often. - A lightweight Engineered Mesh upper material is designed to create a unique balance of comfort, breathability and fit while providing support the runner needs without additional overlays. - FF BLAST PLUS midsole foam delivers a lightweight, energetic ride while the encapsulated Pure - GEL is positioned at the rearfoot for added shock attenuation and improved underfoot feel. - The FLUIDRIDE outsole allows a soft impact upon landing and a smooth transition. - Recommended by
The GEL-CUMULUS 26 is a versatile, neutral trainer offering a lightweight cushioning experience for the fast, efficient runner or a beginner runner who covers shorter distances, less often. - A lightweight Engineered Mesh upper material is designed to create a unique balance of comfort, breathability and fit while providing support the runner needs without additional overlays. - FF BLAST PLUS midsole foam delivers a lightweight, energetic ride while the encapsulated Pure - GEL is positioned at the rearfoot for added shock attenuation and improved underfoot feel. - The FLUIDRIDE outsole allows a soft impact upon landing and a smooth transition. - Recommended by
The GEL-CUMULUS 26 is a versatile, neutral trainer offering a lightweight cushioning experience for the fast, efficient runner or a beginner runner who covers shorter distances, less often. - A lightweight Engineered Mesh upper material is designed to create a unique balance of comfort, breathability and fit while providing support the runner needs without additional overlays. - FF BLAST PLUS midsole foam delivers a lightweight, energetic ride while the encapsulated Pure - GEL is positioned at the rearfoot for added shock attenuation and improved underfoot feel. - The FLUIDRIDE outsole allows a soft impact upon landing and a smooth transition. - Recommended by
Last updated at 03/02/2025 02:19:14
originally posted on asics.com
I have both the 2023 and the 2024 version of this shoe. I bought them due to a foot problem and the 2023 version pretty much fixed the issue. I decided to buy two more pair, another 2023 version and this 2024 version. This 2024 version, unfortunately, is a disappointment.They have some how thinned out the material on the top. They went from a thick padded tongue to a thin mesh tongue that has a hard piece of plastic that wraps around. If my socks are too short, the plastic on the tongue digs into my leg and hurts after MINUTES of wearing. Also that new tongue material attached all the way down the side to the sole, that digs in more too. Basically I have to wear thicker and taller socks with these shoes. They also removed the loop on the heel to help getting the ... MoreI have both the 2023 and the 2024 version of this shoe. I bought them due to a foot problem and the 2023 version pretty much fixed the issue. I decided to buy two more pair, another 2023 version and this 2024 version. This 2024 version, unfortunately, is a disappointment.They have some how thinned out the material on the top. They went from a thick padded tongue to a thin mesh tongue that has a hard piece of plastic that wraps around. If my socks are too short, the plastic on the tongue digs into my leg and hurts after MINUTES of wearing. Also that new tongue material attached all the way down the side to the sole, that digs in more too. Basically I have to wear thicker and taller socks with these shoes. They also removed the loop on the heel to help getting the back of the shoe up, so now the heel keeps foldering down when I slide them on (thinner material all around). The last noticable difference is with the sole. It is still a thick gel sole, which is the only reason it gets 3 stars instead of 1, but they made it skinnier at the base where before it extended out a bit adding to stability of the foot. It's not that big of a deal, but compared to the 2023 model this skinnier base causes foot fatigue faster.All in all, it's a pretty big disappointment compared to last year's version.
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I have been buying Asics Running shoes for 35 years. The quality of this shoe is dramatically less than previous versions. The stripes on the side are basically bad digital pixelated printing vs. actual sewn on material. The quality is so bad that I had assumed I had been scammed. It appears this is really how the shoes are being made. Super disappointed. I gave it 2 stars vs. 1 star as it still feels comfortable.
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I normally have difficulty in getting the right shoes, as my feet are quite broad at front. For years I have had to make do with ill fitting shoes, that made any kind of work out a chore. My son recommended that I buy ASICS and hence I went online and made the order. My purchase arrived in 3 days! That was super quick, especially since I live in regional Victoria. Once I tried my shoes on, all my worries disappeared, as they fit my feet perfectly, are very light weight and very comfortable.
| Sport | Running, Road Running |
| Running Type | Competitive, Training |
| Heel Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack Height | 38.5mm - 30.5mm |
I have both the 2023 and the 2024 version of this shoe. I bought them due to a foot problem and the 2023 version pretty much fixed the issue. I decided to buy two more pair, another 2023 version and this 2024 version. This 2024 version, unfortunately, is a disappointment.They have some how thinned out the material on the top. They went from a thick padded tongue to a thin mesh tongue that has a hard piece of plastic that wraps around. If my socks are too short, the plastic on the tongue digs into my leg and hurts after MINUTES of wearing. Also that new tongue material attached all the way down the side to the sole, that digs in more too. Basically I have to wear thicker and taller socks with these shoes. They also removed the loop on the heel to help getting the ... MoreI have both the 2023 and the 2024 version of this shoe. I bought them due to a foot problem and the 2023 version pretty much fixed the issue. I decided to buy two more pair, another 2023 version and this 2024 version. This 2024 version, unfortunately, is a disappointment.They have some how thinned out the material on the top. They went from a thick padded tongue to a thin mesh tongue that has a hard piece of plastic that wraps around. If my socks are too short, the plastic on the tongue digs into my leg and hurts after MINUTES of wearing. Also that new tongue material attached all the way down the side to the sole, that digs in more too. Basically I have to wear thicker and taller socks with these shoes. They also removed the loop on the heel to help getting the back of the shoe up, so now the heel keeps foldering down when I slide them on (thinner material all around). The last noticable difference is with the sole. It is still a thick gel sole, which is the only reason it gets 3 stars instead of 1, but they made it skinnier at the base where before it extended out a bit adding to stability of the foot. It's not that big of a deal, but compared to the 2023 model this skinnier base causes foot fatigue faster.All in all, it's a pretty big disappointment compared to last year's version.
I have been buying Asics Running shoes for 35 years. The quality of this shoe is dramatically less than previous versions. The stripes on the side are basically bad digital pixelated printing vs. actual sewn on material. The quality is so bad that I had assumed I had been scammed. It appears this is really how the shoes are being made. Super disappointed. I gave it 2 stars vs. 1 star as it still feels comfortable.
I normally have difficulty in getting the right shoes, as my feet are quite broad at front. For years I have had to make do with ill fitting shoes, that made any kind of work out a chore. My son recommended that I buy ASICS and hence I went online and made the order. My purchase arrived in 3 days! That was super quick, especially since I live in regional Victoria. Once I tried my shoes on, all my worries disappeared, as they fit my feet perfectly, are very light weight and very comfortable.
I'm a 76 year old runner so I appreciate a good shoe. The Cumulus 26 is pretty darn good. The first thing I noticed was that it is lighter than the Cumulus 24s that I was previously running in. After some use i notice that the heel strike is a bit further forward than I get in other shoes. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not but I like the shoe so far. The only improvement I would suggest is the addition of a heel tab to make putting them on easier. I have that on my Nimbus shoes and I really like it.
Great Shoe, needed to go up half a size to really get the correct fit. Check their website, says I can return gently used footwear for store credit. Right there ON THE RETURNS PAGE. I’ve gone for TWO runs and my toe was touching the front of the shoe on the downhills. I’m thinking, Perfect, I’ll go to the outlet near me and switch it for half a size up. The outlet manager says my shoes are, and I quote, “road-tested” and not “gently used” and I cannot return them for any credit because “[he] can’t resell them.” Despite showing him the return policy, which says none of this, I leave there with my too small shoes and a strong sense of disappointment.Oh, but it gets better. I then call the customer service number to confirm that this is indeed the policy and the rep ... MoreGreat Shoe, needed to go up half a size to really get the correct fit. Check their website, says I can return gently used footwear for store credit. Right there ON THE RETURNS PAGE. I’ve gone for TWO runs and my toe was touching the front of the shoe on the downhills. I’m thinking, Perfect, I’ll go to the outlet near me and switch it for half a size up. The outlet manager says my shoes are, and I quote, “road-tested” and not “gently used” and I cannot return them for any credit because “[he] can’t resell them.” Despite showing him the return policy, which says none of this, I leave there with my too small shoes and a strong sense of disappointment.Oh, but it gets better. I then call the customer service number to confirm that this is indeed the policy and the rep informs me that even gently used footwear, if ever actually worn, is not eligible for return or credit of any sort.When directed to THEIR OWN WEBSITE’S RETURN PAGE, the rep continued to say that not only were my shoes not returnable, he couldn’t even find the passage that stated that gently used footwear wear returnable for store credit if returned within 30 days of purchase to an ASICS brick and mortar.https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/customer-service/return-policy/It’s paragraph 6 under full returns policy.Regardless of the shoe fit, this pathetic display of customer service is disappointing, as ASICS has a long record of being supportive of the run community and health initiatives. The fact that I cannot try a shoe and return it after only two short runs is counter to what ASICS used to stand for. I recognize that a multi-national corporation would derive only the smallest iota of financial benefit from my patronage, but they will no longer, as apparently the direction ASICS is going is away from the average runner.Caveat Emptor. Find a company that cares about keeping you as a customer.
I purchased these on pre-order hoping to really love them, because I love the Cumulus 25s. Unfortunately, I didn't. So, if you love the Cumulus 25s and were hoping these would be better (like me), unfortunately you'll probably be let down. The toe is much more narrow and to me they were not as soft and bouncy as they are described. I was hoping to use them for race day and ended up sticking with my 25s instead. It's also disappointing that ASICS does not have a return policy for used shoes even though they sell "road tested" shoes - despite them saying that they want us to be "completely satisfied with our purchase" especially when brands like Nike and Hoka offer these policies.
These are not serious running shoes; they are ASICS's attempt to keep up with HOKA garbage. I'm a long time GT-2000 purchaser, and got tired of Black and Grey being the only options in my size, so I bought the GEL-CUMULUSs 26 because of the lovely color options. I've run on them for a month now and again am shocked at how spongy they are - not for serious runners. I'm back to the GT-2000 and hoping for better color options there.
I’m 68 years old and somewhat overweight, but I enjoy walking 4-5 miles every day. This is a good, well made shoe, just not for my particular foot problem. The shoe aggravates a sensitive area on the outside of my left foot. I can only walk about 1.5 miles before the pain becomes unbearable. I understand this is a difficult medical issue to resolve and, so far, I’ve only found one shoe that works well enough for me to meet my walking goals. Unfortunately, this shoe isn’t it.
This is my 5th pair of Gel-Cumulus in 15 years… Yes, I’m a huge fan of the Gel-Cumulus and this is by far the best version I’ve tried. Already over 130km clocked in and still loving them as much. They look bulkier than the previous versions but, once they are on your feet you don’t feel them. Appreciate the fact that no break in was required at all (wasn’t the case with other Gel-Cumulus in the past). Intense feeling of comfort with plush padding and an extra padded tongue. Feels like sliding into comfy slippers. Snug feeling and feet don’t move. The nice surprise is how responsive they are when you want to accelerate even at the end of a long run. They tend to dry quickly after a run in the rain (I live in Ireland). I had initial doubts on the outer sole but, the ... MoreThis is my 5th pair of Gel-Cumulus in 15 years… Yes, I’m a huge fan of the Gel-Cumulus and this is by far the best version I’ve tried. Already over 130km clocked in and still loving them as much. They look bulkier than the previous versions but, once they are on your feet you don’t feel them. Appreciate the fact that no break in was required at all (wasn’t the case with other Gel-Cumulus in the past). Intense feeling of comfort with plush padding and an extra padded tongue. Feels like sliding into comfy slippers. Snug feeling and feet don’t move. The nice surprise is how responsive they are when you want to accelerate even at the end of a long run. They tend to dry quickly after a run in the rain (I live in Ireland). I had initial doubts on the outer sole but, the grip on dry and wet surfaces has proven just fine. I’ll be using them for easy 5-10km runs, recovery runs and long runs. I would recommend the Gel-Cumulus 26 for all distances including marathons. Rule of thumb, I always go for one size above my normal shoe size to allow my feet to swell. Never had a single blister in 15 years. To conclude, this shoe is a solid daily trainer now with a “rockered” smooth ride.
Best running brand, they will take care in there shoes. And you see the effort they put in to making these fantastic running shoes. You really do get what you pay for. Asics now has a new customer and a happy one. The main issue I was having was fatigue in my legs and cramps under my feet after doing a long run. So I brought these and I've not had any issues like that since, the cushion is fantastic and just what you need what doing 10k or Half marathon. Because it's about endurance not speed. So far they have performed brilliantly. Asics really know what there doing. Some people might look at the price and think....oh it's alot, but trust me it's worth it. If your serious about running you need to invest in them. I will no longer go to Puma or Adidas etc will only ... MoreBest running brand, they will take care in there shoes. And you see the effort they put in to making these fantastic running shoes. You really do get what you pay for. Asics now has a new customer and a happy one. The main issue I was having was fatigue in my legs and cramps under my feet after doing a long run. So I brought these and I've not had any issues like that since, the cushion is fantastic and just what you need what doing 10k or Half marathon. Because it's about endurance not speed. So far they have performed brilliantly. Asics really know what there doing. Some people might look at the price and think....oh it's alot, but trust me it's worth it. If your serious about running you need to invest in them. I will no longer go to Puma or Adidas etc will only be Asics now.
| Sport | Running, Road Running |
| Running Type | Competitive, Training |
| Heel Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack Height | 38.5mm - 30.5mm |
