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ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 30

ASICS

Gel-Cumulus 27

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

USD 140

Mizuno Wave Rider 30, side view

Mizuno

Wave Rider 30

  • Weight 265 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 42.5 mm

USD 150

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has 4 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27
  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30
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
  • Wave Rider 30 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Stability: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Durability: 2/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Grip: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionASICS Gel-Cumulus 27Mizuno Wave Rider 30
Price
Catalogue price USD 140 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 265 g 265 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 38.5 mm 42.5 mm
Forefoot stack 30.5 mm 34.5 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST PLUS / PureGEL MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.46 out of 5 3.87 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 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 5 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Women's Not specified
Uses Easy runs, Daily training, Long runs Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 140

Mizuno Wave Rider 30

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • HOKA Clifton 10, side view

    HOKA

    Clifton 10

    • Weight 278 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 42 mm

    USD 155

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

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  • Mizuno Wave Rider 29, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Rider 29

    • Weight 265 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 39 mm

    USD 150

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

    Compare with Mizuno Wave Rider 30

  • Brooks Glycerin Flex, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin Flex

    • Weight 250 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Rider 30: same terrain, same category, same role
  • 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