Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 vs Brooks Ghost 18

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27
ASICSGel-Cumulus 27

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$110$138$127$104$92

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Soft, comfortable cushioning
Stable neutral platform
Versatile for varied paces
Average outsole durability
Poor breathability in heat
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack41 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight261 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid, comfortable daily trainer with mild stability and versatile ride, but average durability.

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Brooks Ghost 18
BrooksGhost 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$145$169$155$127$113

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Durable outsole
Stable ride
Comfortable upper
Heavy for category
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight289 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Traditional daily trainer prioritizing comfort, stability, and durability over speed or excitement.

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