Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsGel Cumulus 28
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $105 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
