Asics Gel-Cumulus 28 First Run Review: New Cumulus gets Novablast 5 foam

The Run Testers
Feb 22, 2026 15:554.1K views

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The Asics Gel-Cumulus is the latest update to the neutral daily trainer that's a cheaper alternative to the Gel-Nimbus 28 and similarly priced to the very popular Novablast 5. For the new Cumulus, Asics has shaved a little weight off from the 27 and more notably switches out its FF Blast Plus foam for an FF Blast Max-based midsole. That's the same foam used on the Novablast 5, Glideride Max and GT200 14. Are the changes welcome ones? Testers Nick, Mike and Kieran have put some early running time in the new Cumulus to tell you what Cumulus fans should expect. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:38 – Price and what’s new? 01:36 – How do they fit? 04:20 – The Run Test 11:16 - Initial Verdict More ways to enjoy The Run Testers Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRunTesters?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theruntesters/?hl=en Listen to The Run Testers Podcast: https://theruntesters.com/the-run-testers-podcast/ Watch The Run Testers Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRunTesters/shorts Some other videos you might find useful: Asics Gel-Cumulus 27 Review: https://youtu.be/z5P8PaACfCY Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 Review: https://youtu.be/9E5pSG2YQ88 Asics GT200 14 Review: https://youtu.be/pil19vJWPHk Asics Superblast 3 Review: https://youtu.be/Qbp_S7mOr-U Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 vs Novablast 5: https://youtu.be/ssRWsZD08f8