ASICS Cumulus 28 vs New Balance 1080 v15
On paper, compared with the ASICS Cumulus 28, the New Balance 1080 v15 is 30 g lighter, 2 mm less drop, 3 mm more heel stack, ₹4,000 pricier, Ride +2.5.
 ASICSCumulus 28 |  New Balance1080 v15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 6.77 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Value | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹13,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 275 g | 245 g |
| Heel stack | 37 mm | 40 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 29 mm | 34 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Max + PureGEL | Infinion |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | – |
| Fit | – | standard |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Best under 90 kg; works above 90 kg with lower durability |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsWalking | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Most comfortable, stable ride · Soft, plush upper | Fun, jelly-like Infinion ride from 5 km to 30 km · More stable than the 1080 v14 · Light for its stack, about 240 to 250 g · Durable upper that will not tear easily · Premium tongue, heel padding and collar · 800 to 1,000 km expected under 90 kg |
| Cons | Muted, unexciting ride on longer runs · Outsole could be more durable | Thick upper is less breathable than other super trainers · Upper feels neither premium nor soft · Forefoot narrower than the v14 · Hard to find online in India · Expensive at ₹15,000 to ₹17,000 · Lower durability above 90 kg |
| Avoid if | You expect a responsive ride. This has the most muted ride in the test. | Avoid the standard width if you have wide feet or bunions, and skip it at full price if ₹15,000 is a stretch. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Cumulus 28
The most comfortable, structured shoe in this test, for short runs.
Avoid if: You expect a responsive ride. This has the most muted ride in the test.
Read reviewNew Balance
1080 v15
It is one of my top 5 long-run shoes of the year and my favourite among them. I would not pay ₹15,000 or more for any shoe, so buy it on offer; on a tighter budget the Novablast 5 at ₹10,000 gives most of the fun.
Avoid if: Avoid the standard width if you have wide feet or bunions, and skip it at full price if ₹15,000 is a stretch.
Read reviewNot sure which one is right for you?
Answer 8 quick questions and get matched with shoes you can buy in India.