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Gel Cumulus 28vsLaunch 12
The Gel Cumulus 28 and Launch 12 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gel Cumulus 28 retails for $145 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $25 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.1 oz for the Gel Cumulus 28. In our ratings, the Launch 12 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.2/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz | 8.9 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
