Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Cumulus 16

I ordered the Gel Cumulus 16's to replace the 15's that I loved. After one run, my right foot hurt so bad that I limped for 2 days. I figured the problem was that the sneakers ran a little small so I ordered the next size up since I have always had good luck with Asics. No luck this time. The next pair (half size up) hurt just as bad. I'm back to running in my 15's even with a blow out on the side. Marathon is 10 days away and I can't chance another bad pair of running shoes!

I have been an Asics wearer for over 10 years, the majority of them in the Gel-Cumulus model. I ordered this pair in March, and put less than 20 miles on them. The shoe laces are more than 8 shorter than previous Gel-Cumulus models (I have the old ones, and measured), making it almost impossible to tie your shoes. The insole does not fit flush into the bottom of the shoe, leaving a rough edge that rubbed a blister into the inner edge of my heels every time I wore them. I am bitterly disappointed because finding new running shoes is a miserable feat a bit like having to find a new bra! It's too late to send them back. I'll have to check out my local running stores to find a new brand. Ugh.

I purchased these shoes based on all the good reviews and because they were all black. I have been wearing the Mizuno Wave Rider for the past several years and was disappointed with the 17 (though I hear the 18 is better) so I thought that I would try something new. What a mistake! I have never been a big Asics fan and these sneakers definitely reminded me why. I ran six miles in them and will never use them as running sneakers again! They are too heavy and very stiff. The backs of the sneakers seem high. I am surprised that I did not have any blisters. The arches are terrible I felt like my arches were being continually punched with every step! (I have higher arches, too). The laces are so short that I can barely tie them. The outside of my knees started to bother me after five miles or so. That usually only happens when my shoes are worn or I am underpronating because the shoes are no good. I do not believe that these shoes are for underpronators like it says. I am sure that the punching feeling from the arches was forcing my on the outer edges of my feet. I have since been wearing Brooks Glycerin. They are much better! I plan on trying the Ghost and maybe the Mizuno Wave Rider again.

I think I have a defective pair - the tongue on the right shoe is always waaaaaaay off to the right. It's been bothering me for weeks, but it was too late to return the shoes (I'd worn them a few times) before I realized it wasn't just the way I laced them or a fluke. Super disappointing - this is usually my go-to shoe and my first time ordering them from Zappos.

I have always worn 7.5-8 size shoes and that is the size range for all of the shoes in my closet including my past pairs of Asics. This is the first time ever that a size 8 was way, way too small. My toes were crammed and pressing against the inside of the shoe. As such, it is impossible for me to comment on the other comfort features this shoe may have such as arch support, etc.