Side by side comparison: ASICS GEL-Cumulus 28 vs Puma Velocity Nitro 5

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.

Where to Buy

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$135$169$155$127$113

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent grip
Flexible natural ride
Comfortable upper
Narrow fit
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight230 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Flexible daily trainer with plush comfort, excellent grip, and a secure but narrow fit.

Where to Buy