ASICS Cumulus 26 Lite-Show vs Nike Vomero 18
On paper, compared with the ASICS Cumulus 26 Lite-Show, the Nike Vomero 18 is 65 g heavier, 5.9 mm more drop, 4.5 mm more heel stack, ₹5,600 pricier, Ride +1.
 ASICSCumulus 26 Lite-Show |  NikeVomero 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7 | 8 |
| Ride | 7 | 8 |
| Design & Comfort | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 9 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹5,000 | ₹10,636 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | 325 g |
| Heel stack | 38 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | 28.6 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 13.9 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | ZoomX |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | – |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsRace dayBeginnersRunners 85 kg+ | Easy runsTempoWalkingRunners 85 kg+ |
| Pros | Soft, plush FF Blast Plus close to the Nimbus · Smooth transition from the rocker · Stable wide forefoot · Lighter than the Nimbus at 260 g (US 9) · Great value at ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 | Fun, springy ride at all paces · Very comfortable, plush upper |
| Cons | Outsole grip expected to fade after about 100 km · Thick upper with poor breathability · Heat build-up beyond 10 km or faster than 5:00/km | Limited breathability in hot conditions · Heaviest shoe in the test |
| Avoid if | You run long in hot weather or often on wet surfaces. | You want a lighter shoe with a more breathable upper. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Cumulus 26 Lite-Show
If you want Nimbus-style premium cushioning in a lighter shoe, this is ASICS's answer. If the breathability and the fading outsole grip after about 100 km do not bother you, it is amazing value for money.
Avoid if: You run long in hot weather or often on wet surfaces.
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Vomero 18
The most fun shoe in this test, for any runner.
Avoid if: You want a lighter shoe with a more breathable upper.
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