Head-to-Head
Gel Cumulus 28vsGhost 18
The Gel Cumulus 28 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gel Cumulus 28 retails for $145 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $5 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. Both score 7.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
