Side by side comparison: ASICS GEL-Cumulus 28 vs Saucony Ride 19

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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Saucony Ride 19
SauconyRide 19

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$164$150$123$109

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole
Breathable, comfortable upper
Stiff, less flexible ride
Heavier than previous version

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38.7 mm heel / 30.2 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, cushioned daily trainer with strong durability and comfort, but a stiffer, heavier ride.

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