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Ride 19vsGel Cumulus 28
The Ride 19 and Gel Cumulus 28 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $145. The Ride 19 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.1 oz for the Gel Cumulus 28. In our ratings, the Ride 19 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.7/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.1 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
