Head-to-Head
Gel Cumulus 28vsNeo Vista 3
The Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Gel Cumulus 28 retails for $145 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $55 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the Neo Vista 3 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.3/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.3 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
