Head-to-Head
Gel Cumulus 28vsSpeedgoat 7
The Gel Cumulus 28 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gel Cumulus 28 retails for $145 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $20 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Speedgoat 7. In our ratings, the Speedgoat 7 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.5/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
