Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Cumulus® 11

Great shoe. I ordered several different shoes (Asics, Saucony, Salomon and Ahnu) for my workouts, and this was the clear winner. It really does feel like walking on a cloud. Ran true to size for me. (I also ordered a larger size based on the reviews, but didn't need to size up, after all.) As usual, Zappos service was excellent. Love the free shipping and returns, and the ability to try so many different styles in the comfort of home. Thanks, Zappos!

Asics Gel Comfort - Have tibia tendonitis and when I wear this shoe, my foot feels great. I was looking at a walking shoe but they are all leather and get hot! This shoe is wider than the Nike one I tried and is very comfortable. They do run small. Normally a 7 1/2 or 8 and ended up with 8 1/2. Might get 2nd pair to wear in house.

I have run in Asics for the last several years: consistent design--roomy toe box, support, fitted heel. Gel Cumulus tends to be more unstructured for a neutral runner who wants soft underneath their feet. More mesh on top enhances this too. Small complaint. The more mesh, the quicker my toe eventually comes through (wears away the mesh) on top. Could be my gait, but others have noted it too. Like other Asics, a great shoe.

These shoes are snug and comfortable for longer runs for this low-mileage runner. The ventilation is great and the sole is just flexible enough. My only complaint is that they are pretty wide--the 2A size is still a bit wider than I would prefer.

These runners are great! Comfortable, good support, fit fine with my orthotics. Zappos service was very fast. You've got a new customer! Thanks!

I found the shoes to run true to size, not small as some of the other reviewers suggested. If you wear an 8 1/2, order an 8 1/2. Nice and light weight.

Size is true, but the Gel-Cumulus 11 seems to have a more rigid insole than previous versions.

I typically wear a 7.5 in most shoes, but I ordered a size 8 in these (after reading many of the reviews) and they were too big. Also a word to the wise: these shoes are not for wide feet. The toe box is somewhat roomy, while the heel is snug - definitely a good thing for running shoes. (I suggest looking into New Balance shoes if you have a wide foot). The reason I will be returning these and not exchanging them for a smaller size is because the arch support is far from "excellent." Admittedly, I have very high arches, but these shoes come no where close to offering support for my arches. I have always been happy with the quality of ASICS and Zappos, so I will definitely try again with a different style.

I love these shoes! The first time I wore them they felt a little tight but since then they feel like they have molded to the shape of my foot.

I bought these based on the reviews and the color. I normally wear a 5M, but always buy 1/2 size larger in tennis shoes. These shoes were a very good fit with a nice roomy toebox. They were comfortable with or without my orthotics. However, after a couple of hours without the orthotics the bottom of my forefeet began to burn. This happens to me in most tennis shoes and I’m not sure why. I would prefer a bit more cushioning in the forefoot.

I ordered the Asics Gel-Cumulus shoe, along with 4 other pair of shoes, to try to find the best fit for my feet. I really liked the extra cushioning in the ball of foot area, along with the cushioning in the heel. I\'m on my feet all day and really need good support and cushioning. I wore the shoes to work for 2 days but had to stop wearing them because they seemed to be narrower than normal and the tightness was causing foot pain. I loved the soft gel but had to purchase another shoe that was wider in the toe box area, to alleviate the foot pain. I think they run a little on the narrow side so if you have narrow feet, they would probably be great for you.

I really, really, really want to love these shoes! I own an older model of this shoe and they’re ready to go out to pasture. Last week I inadvertently ordered the Gel Nimbus 11 and reviewed them thinking they were the Cumulus 11s. When I realized my mistake I understood why those seriously sleek lookin’ Asics didn’t feel quite right to me. I returned them and ordered this shoe along with the Asics Gel-Maverick 3 and Gel-Kanbarra 5. The Cumulus definitely fits better than the Maverick or the Kanbarra, but being the most expensive of the three, it kind of should fit better than those two. In my previous two reviews I wondered aloud if the Asics fit had changed or whether my foot had changed with an 80 lb. weight gain in the last 10 months. While I’m still not sure of the answer, I feel it’s only fair to offer that info here to future purchasers of the shoe. This shoe, the Cumulus 11 just to be clear, does feel as though it fits slightly small, and narrow. However, I happen to like a shoe that hugs my feet and makes me feel secure in the shoe without cutting off the circulation. So I kind of do like the snug fit. I do notice that my feet ride kind of “high” in the shoe and am wondering if that is due to the enhanced cushioning. Here’s the catch though: I under-pronate, or supinate, when I walk/run. I originally got into the older model Cumulus for support in under-pronation. SO while the enhanced cushioning feels really great in this shoe, my foot feels as though it is trying to roll outward against the shoe. What’s the difference with say the Nimbus and this shoe? The Nimbus at least felt more natural and my foot doesn’t fight against the mechanics of the shoe when I walk. I know, I know, it’s a running shoe you say. So where does someone like me who wants a comfortable fitting for a moderately aggressive walking program... oh yeah, and who under-pronates? I also tried on the Saucony Grid Cohesion NX to compare with the Asics and I think I’ll wave goodbye to these pretty, pretty, really cool Cumulus 11s and return to Asics after I lose the weight to see if they feel any better.

I bought this sneaker after running in the Asics Nimbus for several years. The price difference was pretty significant so I figured I would try it. I would say, although both suggest they are for neutral to under pronators. These are more for neutral pronators and the Nimbus is better for under pronotators. Overall, a really good shoe.

First pair of Asics. I just received them a couple days ago. One quick run down, very comfortable shoe. Room in toe box and just enough arch support. I don't have super high arches, medium to approaching high, looking forward to longer runs in this shoe. I ordered a whole size larger than my street shoe, so plenty of room.

I’ve been wearing Asics Gel Nimbus for 7 years now but decided to try this Gel Cumulus this time. I can definitely notice the difference in price! The Cumulus is not as cushioned and not as flexible as the Nimbus. I found the soles to be much stiffer. I think this shoe would be great for walking or low mileage running but if you are running long distances or running very frequently, I would NOT recommend these. I’ll never stray from the Nimbus again.