Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Cumulus 23

These are such cool shoes that I really wanted to like them. But I don't. They don't have a proper tongue, just stretchy fabric that doesn't allow enough room for me to get my foot in the shoe.

So this pair of new Cumulus 23 uses padded upper ankle and an elastic stretch material for the upper tongue to help keep your foot into position. I found myself breaking these in and finding it ackward, keeping the laces to loose let my toes/foot rub and to tight caused soreness on the top of my foot. My main problem was some inconsistency in the soles on the ball of my left foot, which was noticeable when trying on. I thought I would try to break the shoes in but the left sole I had issue with. I have bought Asics for the last 10 years (with the Cumulus line specifically) and never had a problem like this. I cannot buy these again.

I have bought the Gel Cumulus sneakers for years and each generation has provided that same fit and feel which I have loved. This is the first year where they have radically changed the design and they now feel like a completely new line of shoes. They have eliminated the traditional free moving tongue on the shoe and replaced it with single "elastic sock". The shoe now feels much tighter particularly around the toes, imparts less support, and is less breathable than before. Pessimistically it seems like this change is either made for style or for cheaper manufacturing costs. Regardless I was incredibly disappointed and returned the shoes. I will have to try and obtain the older versions or go into a store for the first time in years and find a new brand. I am disappointed that ASICS radically changed the design of the shoe while still calling it GEL-Cumulus. They should have started a new line when they radically the shoe.

this shoe is not as advertised by asics. i was looking for a shoe with a lot of padding in the heel area as i land i my heel first. the shoe is very light with little or no padding in the heel. i jog slow and weigh 200 lbs so coming down straight on the heel really jars the body. they are also advertised with a taller heel and lower front but the shoe sits totally flat. it looks nothing like the shoe in the picture.