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Structure PlusvsGel Cumulus 28
The Structure Plus and Gel Cumulus 28 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Structure Plus retails for $170 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Structure Plus edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.6/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
