Brooks Ghost 17 vs ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27
Get the Brooks Ghost 17. Far better airflow, more bend, a smooth roll and an outsole that lasts. The ASICS Cumulus is a bit lighter, but runs warm and wears fast.
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Which one is for you?
Ghost 17
Warm-weather running, a smooth and flexible ride: that's the Ghost.
Is the Brooks Ghost 17 worth it?Gel-Cumulus 27
Get the Cumulus if this sounds like you: a lighter shoe, the ASICS fit.
Is the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 worth it?Key differences
Weight
Breathability
Flexibility
Outsole wear
Room at the toes
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Ghost 17
89%of 9 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a few verified owners so far, nearly all happy.
- Good for running
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Gel-Cumulus 27
80%of 30 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Most verified owners are happy with it as a running shoe; a few found it wore out quickly.
- Good for running
- Comfortable
- True to size
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: ASICS Novablast 5, RunRepeat: Nike Vomero 18, RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, RunRepeat: HOKA Clifton 10, RunRepeat: Brooks Ghost 17, Believe in the Run: ASICS Novablast 5, Believe in the Run: Nike Vomero 18, Believe in the Run: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Ghost 17: 9 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Gel-Cumulus 27: 30 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), read November 2026.