Head-to-Head
Gel Cumulus 28vsEllipse
The Gel Cumulus 28 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $145. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Ellipse edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.4/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
