ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 vs HOKA Clifton 10

ASICS

Gel-Cumulus 28

HOKA

Clifton 10

Which one for which runner?

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

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28
- 3.5 mm less under the heel
HOKA Clifton 10
- 3.5 mm more under the heel
- Also made for: Recovery runs

Runometry Index

Same profile: their indexes compare directly.

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28

Runometry Index

75/100

Train

Versatile

No. 12 of 87 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very good

Cushioning34.5 mm: +45.4 pts
Lightness259 g: +29.2 pts
Foam

HOKA Clifton 10

Runometry Index

69/100

Train

Versatile

No. 18 of 87 where it would stand among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Good

Cushioning38 mm: +45.0 pts
Lightness278 g: +15.9 pts
FoamEVA: +8.0 pts

Side by side

HOKA Clifton 10 has 3.5 mm more heel stack

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28HOKA Clifton 10

Runometry Index

Runometry Index 75/100 69/100

Scored among Versatile same for all

Price

Catalogue price USD 145 USD 155

Best price found Not specifiedNot specified

Specifications

Weight 259 g 278 g

Drop 8 mm same for all

Heel stack 38.5 mm 42 mm

Forefoot stack 30.5 mm 34 mm

Midsole foam FF BLAST MAX / PureGEL CMEVA

Best for

Terrain Road same for all

Role Training same for all

Versions Men's and women's same for all

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

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