Head-to-Head
Gel Cumulus 28vsVelocity Nitro 5vsEllipse
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $145 | $140✓ | $145 | |
| Weight | 9.1 oz | 8.7 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | — | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | — | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | — | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | — | Decent |
