Head-to-Head
Gel Cumulus 28vsCloudrunner 3
The Gel Cumulus 28 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gel Cumulus 28 retails for $145 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $15 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Cloudrunner 3 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
