Head-to-Head
Gel Cumulus 28vsGel Kayano 33
The Gel Cumulus 28 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gel Cumulus 28 retails for $145 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $25 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Gel Kayano 33 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.1/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
