Side by side comparison: ASICS GEL-Cumulus 28 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2

ASICS GEL-Cumulus 28
ASICSGEL-Cumulus 28

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$145$176$162$132$117

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

High comfort for daily miles
Stable neutral platform
Durable outsole
Sluggish at faster paces
Loose fit for narrow feet

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38.5 mm heel / 30.5 mm forefoot
Weight276 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Versatile daily trainer balancing comfort, stability, and durability for regular road running.

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Product Judgment

7.2

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$142$130$106$95

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 5Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 3Race: 2Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Highly durable build
Smooth transitions
Heavy and cumbersome
Less responsive than rivals
Potential instability

Specs

Best for5:45-7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack45 mm heel / 39 mm forefoot
Weight340 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-plush max-cushion trainer prioritizing comfort and durability, but heavy and less lively than rivals.

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