ASICS Cumulus 27 vs Saucony Ride 17
On paper, compared with the ASICS Cumulus 27, the Saucony Ride 17 is 2.9 mm less heel stack, Ride +0.5.
 ASICSCumulus 27 |  SauconyRide 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.83 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | – | 281 g |
| Heel stack | 38 mm | 35.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 30 mm | 26.6 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Plus | PWRRUN+ |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | – |
| Fit | standard | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Suitable for heavier beginners of 80 to 85 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginners |
| 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 | Textbook daily trainer qualities · Moderate heel lock and comfortable padding · Snug midfoot with a wide, stable platform · True to size with good toe room · Amazing breathability · Balanced PWRRUN+ foam with energy return from 4:30 to 10:00/km · Outsole like new after 200 km, at least 800 km expected · Great value at ₹6,000–7,000 |
| 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 | Not a speed shoe below 4:30/km · Spacious toe box may not suit narrow feet · Poor availability in India · Hard to verify authenticity online · Wet traction only slightly above average |
| 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. | Avoid it if you want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon. |
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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Ride 17
The Ride 17 is a textbook daily trainer: comfortable, stable and durable, with a balanced foam that works from 4:30 to 10:00/km. If you can find it for ₹6,000–7,000, it is value for money and worth buying.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon.
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