The Gel Cumulus is a neutral running shoe family using Asics Gel, GEL and Gore-Tex technology from Asics.
The Gel Cumulus 21 is a road running model. It went on sale in 2019. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Asics Gel Cumulus 24.
With an average review score of 77%, it's rated just below the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | ||
released | ReleasedJan 2019 | Nov 2016 | Feb 2017 | Jun 2014 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2017 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 286 g W: 266 g | 255 g | M: 252 g W: 204 g | M: 235 g W: 193 g | M: 204 g W: 159 g | M: 221 g W: 176 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 13 mm W: 12 mm | M: 14 mm W: 13 mm | 13 mm | 13 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 7 mm |
Heel | HeelM: 23 mm W: 22 mm | M: 24 mm W: 23 mm | 21 mm | 20 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | CompetitionDaily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running |
Brand | BrandAsics | adidas | Asics | Nike | New Balance | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Lightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Techs | TechsGEL | |||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Road (+1076) |
Usages | Daily running (+917) |
Brand | Asics (+218) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1277) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1302) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1269) |
Techs | GEL (+118) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 21 | |
Released | Jan 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 286 g W: 266 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | M: 23 mm W: 22 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 13 mm W: 12 mm |