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ASICS Cumulus 28
New Balance 1080 v14
ASICS Cumulus 28ASICSCumulus 28New Balance 1080 v14New Balance1080 v14
Scores
Overall6.778.17
Ride6.07.5
Design & Comfort7.89.0
Value6.58.0
Price
Price₹13,000–
Specs
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainer
Weight275 g300 g
Heel stack37 mm–
Forefoot stack29 mm–
Drop8 mm–
FoamFF Blast Max + PureGELFresh Foam X
Plate––
Fit
Support–neutral
Fit––
Sizing––
Recommended runner weightUp to about 90 kgAll runners, including heavy (90 kg+)
Best for
Best forEasy runsWalkingEasy runsLong runsRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+
ProsMost comfortable, stable ride · Soft, plush upperPremium 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
ConsMuted, unexciting ride on longer runs · Outsole could be more durableHeavy at 300 g (US 9) · Breathability is limited · Expensive at ₹14,000 to ₹16,000 · Mostly offline in India
Avoid ifYou expect a responsive ride. This has the most muted ride in the test.Skip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer.