Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Cumulus® 20

I have bought many pairs of Asics Gel Cumulus shoes. The major thing I am after is cushion upon my heel strike. I seek this crush distance to lessen the shock to my knees and hips. Years ago I feel the shoes were better at providing this. Being NEW helps (compared to older,more worn, shoes. But the last few pairs have not felt as "Cumulus Cloud" like.

I knew that ASICS, like most running shoes, tend to run a bit small on size, so I ordered a larger size than my standard. The result fits well and is very comfortable.

Too narrow at the front.

I've run in Cumulus or Nimbus shoes for years. Zappos is awesome about getting the products in the mail promptly! Kudos to them. Asics needs to listen to their customers when it comes to size selection! Not everyone has a standard width foot. I have to wear 4E and there is almost NO choices in colors or styles in this size. I can, and did order, a 2E this time but prefer a 4E. It's pathetic that the manufacturer only offers Black, White or sometimes a combination with silver. What? No greens, blues, reds, yellows, oranges, etc? I think it's sad they don't offer much for choices in the 4Es. Otherwise, the shoes perform and last as expected.

The fit and size was right on.

I've had a earlier pair of this shoe a couple of years ago. I really liked the fit and durability of the earlier pair so I bought another having tried another Asics pair in between. As mentioned by others, my newest pair seems to be running a bit short. Not enough to compromise comfort but I did notice it on first trying them on. The width is fine (which is of critical concern to me). They also seemed a bit stiff (nothing that created an issue) but I believe that this is because they are brand new. I use my shoes for day to day walking and not running. My last pair of these lasted for two years of everyday walking and errands. I liked their durability and comfort.

Asics shoes seem to be more narrow and smaller in length than they have been in the past. The reviews don't exaggerate, order a bit larger than you normally would! A good shoe, though.

too narrow

Asics appears to have discontinued the GT Xpress, which I loved. I am trying to replace them. The GT 1000-8 was my first attempt and the Gel Cumulus 20 was my second attempt. GT 1000 is closer in terms of cushioning, particularly under the ball of my feet and toes. So returning Cumulus and keeping 1000s.