ASICS Cumulus 27 vs New Balance 1080 v14
 ASICSCumulus 27 |  New Balance1080 v14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.83 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹6,000 | – |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | – | 300 g |
| Heel stack | 38 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | – |
| Drop | 8 mm | – |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | Fresh Foam X |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | standard | – |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Suitable for heavier beginners of 80 to 85 kg | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Balanced FF Blast Plus ride that doesn't tire you out · Very stable: heel counter, gusseted tongue and midsole flares · Upper more breathable than the Cumulus 26, with a taller toe box · No rubbing over 18 km in heavy rain · Durable upper and midsole (about 800 km expected) · Thick 8 mm outsole, no visible wear after 35 km · Excellent value at ₹8,000 to ₹8,500 | Premium mesh upper you feel at step-in · Soft and comfortable but firmer and more versatile than before · Stable thanks to the wider platform · Thick rubber outsole with full coverage, no wear after 100 km · Likely more durable than the Novablast · Handles 4:00/km to slow runs and up to full marathon |
| Cons | Rubberised EVA outsole may lose traction after about 400 to 500 km, especially in the wet · Less soft and bouncy than the Novablast 5 · Not for wide feet · PureGEL makes little noticeable difference · Not worth the ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 retail price | Heavy at 300 g (US 9) · Breathability is limited · Expensive at ₹14,000 to ₹16,000 · Mostly offline in India |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you have wide feet, or if you mostly run in the rain and plan to keep it well past 400 km. | Skip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Cumulus 27
One of the best shoes in the ASICS line-up for beginners and recreational runners who want a stable, durable daily trainer. At ₹8,000 to ₹8,500 I don't think any other brand matches it, but I wouldn't recommend it at the ₹12,000 to ₹13,000 retail price.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have wide feet, or if you mostly run in the rain and plan to keep it well past 400 km.
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1080 v14
If you want Novablast-style comfort with more stability and durability, consider the 1080 v14; it will be one of the top daily trainers of 2025. Buy it with a 10 to 20% offer, not at full price.
Avoid if: Skip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer.
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