Head-to-Head
Triumph 23vsGel Cumulus 28
The Triumph 23 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The Triumph 23 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 9.3 oz for the Triumph 23. In our ratings, the Triumph 23 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.8/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
