Updated 3 Nov 2026
Is the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 worth it?
Only if you want a steady, classic ride.
It's well cushioned, light at about 260 g and dependable for easy daily miles. It's not very breathable, the toe box tapers, and the outsole wears faster than most. For the same money, the Novablast 5 is lighter, bouncier and roomier.
80%of 30 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Well cushioned
- Light for a daily trainer
- Steady, predictable ride
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What owners say
Most verified owners are happy with it as a running shoe; a few found it wore out quickly.
Good to know
- Doesn't breathe well; warm on hot days.
- The toe box tapers.
- The outsole wears faster than most.
- The Cumulus 28 has replaced it.
From 30 buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Good for runningMentioned a lot
- ComfortableMentioned a lot
- True to sizeMentioned often
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 6 of 30 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You want a classic, steady daily trainer.
- You liked earlier Cumulus models.
Skip it if…
- You want the best value — get the Novablast 5.
- You run in hot weather.
- You have wide feet.
More on the Gel-Cumulus 27
How we reached this verdict
RunRepeat's lab rated it 84/100: high shock absorption (136), 261 g, but a tapered 71.1 mm toe box, poor breathability and 2.8 mm of outsole wear. Believe in the Run's testers found it reliable but rated the Novablast the better buy. Otto's verified buyers are mostly happy.
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 Gel-Cumulus 27, Believe in the Run: ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27, ASICS (specs), 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.
Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide