ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 GTX vs ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 GTX vs ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 GTX	ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28
MSRP	$130	$145
Weight	280g	258g
Drop	8mm	8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	33/25mm	35/27mm
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	High	High
Firmness	Soft	Soft
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Waterproof	Yes	No
Midsole	—	—
Outsole	—	—
Width availability	Standard	Standard, Wide, Extra Wide
Best for	Cold, wet-weather daily training where keeping feet dry matters more than low weight or speed.	Neutral runners wanting a soft, do-everything road trainer for easy days and long runs, especially those needing wider fit options.
Avoid if	You want a responsive or fast shoe, run in hot climates, or need a wide fitting, since the GTX version adds weight and warmth and comes in standard width only.	You want a responsive shoe for tempo or race efforts, or need firm ground feel and quick transitions.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Pick the Gel-Cumulus 27 GTX if you regularly train in cold, wet conditions and value dry feet, accepting the extra weight (280 g) and standard-only width that come with the waterproof membrane. The Gel-Cumulus 28 is the better everyday choice for most runners: it's lighter (258 g), has a taller 35/27 mm stack, and offers wider fit options, but skips the waterproofing. The trade-off is simple—weather protection versus a lighter, more accommodating daily trainer.