ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28vsBrooks Ghost 18
The ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and Brooks Ghost 18 score 82% on spec similarity. Going from the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 to the Brooks Ghost 18: 2.5 mm less heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 22.2 g heavier.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Brooks Ghost 18 minus the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 | Brooks Ghost 18 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 38.5 mm | 36 mm | −2.5mm |
| Forefoot stack | 30.5 mm | 26 mm | −4.5mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm | +2mm |
| Weight | 267 g | 289.2 g | +22.2g |
| RRP (GBP) | — | £135 | — |
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer | same |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral | same |
| Surface | Road | Road | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- more heel stack (38.5 vs 36 mm)
- a lower heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 10 mm)
- a lighter shoe (267 vs 289.2 g)
if you want:
- a lower heel stack (36 vs 38.5 mm)
- a higher heel-to-toe drop (10 vs 8 mm)
ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 vs Brooks Ghost 18: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 or the Brooks Ghost 18?
The ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28, at 267 g vs 289.2 g, 22.2 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 or the Brooks Ghost 18?
The ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28, with 38.5 mm of heel stack vs 36 mm, 2.5 mm more. Forefoot stack: 30.5 mm for the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and 26 mm for the Brooks Ghost 18.
What's the drop difference between the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and the Brooks Ghost 18?
2 mm. The ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 has an 8 mm drop and the Brooks Ghost 18 a 10 mm drop.
How similar are the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and the Brooks Ghost 18?
They score 82% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.