Sam: Agree with Derek above on all points. As with the Ride 13 I do think the Cumulus has a slightly softer and more cushioned ride. As an all arounder I lean ever so slightly towards the more responsive, slightly firmer 880. Response is present but not sharp propulsive as say the firmer Saucony Ride 13-14 gets when you step on the gas. Cumulus 23 has smooth easy transitions from its long flex pattern at all paces but starts to feel soft and a bit wobbly upfront at uptempo for me where that consistency of feel of midsole through outsole gets a bit overwhelmed by the strike forces.

I recommend this shoe to my friends because I love putting it on. Seriously, I can’t get my foot out of it. I like wearing it all the time, even when I’m not running. This shoe is just a great and reliable ride. What’s Special About the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 23? Top Three Things: The significant updates that ASICS made to the Gel-Cumulus™ 22, which made them a massive improvement on their predecessor are now in the Gel-Cumulus™ 23. One of the most significant is the gender specific features. What this means is that the mid sole is different in both the men's and the women’s shoes and provides support specifically for their foot shape. This makes the shoes much more comfortable.Derek is in his 30’s and trains 70-80 miles per week at 7 to 8 minute pace in mostly tropical conditions in Singapore. He has a 2:41 marathon PR. Towards the rear, you get a traditional rigid internal heel counter sandwiched in ample padding that runs around the heel and ankle.

The problem with exciting shoes is that they’re still new so you never know what you are going to get and if it’s going to work for you. Flytefoam has come a long way. What used to be a really firm, unforgiving foam only suited for fast runs, has now become softer, more lively and more versatile. In a world where daily trainers have carbon plates and super foam midsoles, the dependable ASICS Cumulus 23 still doesn’t feel like a boring shoe. Also, at 24.3N on our lace slip test, the lace outperformed other recently tested shoes like the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 which measured in at only 13.8. Traditional midsole performs poorly in the coldI did notice that I could feel the edges of the outsole lugs through the forefoot and it felt slightly lumpy. This is because of a big difference in density between the midsole foam and the outsole rubber. Shop Men’s GEL-Cumulus 23 Shop Women’s GEL-Cumulus 23 How Does the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 23 Perform on the Run? Engineered mesh upper adds strategic support in targeted areas while leaving some of the fibres open to improve breathability.

Recently, ASICS has been pushing the boundaries of innovation and has launched some very exciting shoes. As for the outsole, there’s a ton of rubber. This will also help this shoe last much longer. I’m someone who doesn’t mind the weight added by rubber because it provides grip and helps protect the shoe. The Cumulus 23 is softer than the Ghost 13, Ride 14 and Pegasus 38 but not as soft as the Clifton 7 so it doesn’t feel like you’re sinking down with every foot strike. The ASICS GEL-Cumulus 23 has many features that make it a staple in any runner’s rotation. Here are my top three favorite things about it: The Simple Comfort

ASICS Gel-Cumulus™ 23 the shoe that just keeps giving

Personal: C+ (I want to like this shoe, but the heel absolutely killed this. These are relegated to work shoes) The Cumulus 23 may not be as luxurious or as plush as the Nimbus 23 but it’s more versatile, more durable and better value for money. From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. I had a little heel slip, but there’s a second lace hole at the top of the patter and the laces are long enough to do a modified lacing technique that solved any issues.