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ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 vs HOKA Clifton 10

  • Weight 265 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 38.5 mm

USD 140

HOKA Clifton 10, side view
  • Weight 278 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 42 mm

USD 155

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • HOKA Clifton 10 has 3.5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27
  • HOKA Clifton 10
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Gel-Cumulus 27 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Gel-Cumulus 27 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Gel-Cumulus 27 — Stability: 5/5
  • Gel-Cumulus 27 — Durability: 3/5
  • Gel-Cumulus 27 — Grip: 3/5
  • Gel-Cumulus 27 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Clifton 10 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Clifton 10 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Clifton 10 — Stability: 5/5
  • Clifton 10 — Durability: 5/5
  • Clifton 10 — Grip: 3/5
  • Clifton 10 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionASICS Gel-Cumulus 27HOKA Clifton 10
Price
Catalogue price USD 140 USD 155
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 265 g 278 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 38.5 mm 42 mm
Forefoot stack 30.5 mm 34 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST PLUS / PureGEL CMEVA
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.46 out of 5 3.69 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 5 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Women's Men's
Uses Easy runs, Daily training, Long runs Daily training, Easy runs, Recovery runs, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Paces Not specified Easy, Steady

Retailer prices

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 140

HOKA Clifton 10

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 155

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30, side view
    • Weight 265 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 42.5 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27: same terrain, same category, same role

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  • ASICS Gel-Pulse 17, side view
    • Weight 271 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 105

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Ghost 17, side view

    Brooks

    Ghost 17

    • Weight 286 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to HOKA Clifton 10: same terrain, same category, same role

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  • Saucony Ride 19, side view

    Saucony

    Ride 19

    • Weight 255 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 145

    • Close to ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27: same terrain, same category, same role