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Gel Cumulus review by olliedawg
olliedawg

Manufactured By Asics
Overall rating BY THIS USER (2)
Overall rating BY ALL USERS (4.2)
Price Paid BY THIS USER $105.00
Avg. Price Paid BY ALL USERS $88.73
Buy again from this company? No
Buy again from this company? (Average) 7 users (88%)


Used product for : 1 months
Ease of installation : N/A
Very easy to put onto foot.
Fit :
Although they seem to fit well, apparently they don't fit my running style.
Comfort :
Even though these shoes don't work for me, they are comfortable. I can see why they have the 'cumulus' name as they are like running on a cloud, at least in the heel. I will say that, as a bigger guy (210 lbs), they fall a little short in the forefoot cushioning.
Performance :
Not for me.
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Strengths

They were comfy until I was barely able to walk.

Weaknesses

These gave me the worst shin splints I've ever had in my life. I fall between a neutral and slight supinating stride and these fit that bill. I ran about 4 miles during each of the first 2 runs in the shoes and I was in love with them. The 3rd time was a 5k and I ran very well. However, during my 4th run, I only got about 2 miles in before my shins were hurting so badly that I couldn't run any farther. I did pretty well to limp home.

Summary

Mizunos, and now Asics, are the only shoes I've ever worn that have given me shin splints. I have since gone back to my Sauconys and the pains have gone away. I'm sure they are good shoes but they're not right for me.


   
   
 
 
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