ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 30

ASICS

Gel-Cumulus 28

Mizuno

Wave Rider 30

Which one for which runner?

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

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28
- 4 mm less under the heel
- Also made for: Easy runs
Mizuno Wave Rider 30
- 4 mm more under the heel

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

Mizuno Wave Rider 30

Runometry Index

83/100

Train

Versatile

No. 4 of 87 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very good

Cushioning38.5 mm: +56.3 pts
Lightness265 g: +26.3 pts
Foam

Side by side

Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has 4 mm more heel stack

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28Mizuno Wave Rider 30

Runometry Index

Runometry Index 75/100 83/100

Scored among Versatile same for all

Price

Catalogue price USD 145 USD 150

Best price found Not specifiedNot specified

Specifications

Weight 259 g 265 g

Drop 8 mm same for all

Heel stack 38.5 mm 42.5 mm

Forefoot stack 30.5 mm 34.5 mm

Midsole foam FF BLAST MAX / PureGEL MIZUNO ENERZY NXT

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, Long runs

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