ASICS Gel Cumulus 28 vs ASICS Sonicblast 2

ASICS Gel Cumulus 28

± Divisive

A smooth, rockered ride rolls through daily miles predictably, but the firm FF Blast Max foam feels dull and laboured to testers who want bounce or an easy recovery pace.

ASICS Sonicblast 2

+ Praised

The redesigned shoe is more fluid and lively at marathon and tempo efforts, though its stiff midfoot and less energetic heel can feel awkward at easy paces.

ASICS Gel Cumulus 28

+ Praised

The tall FF Blast Max stack and PureGEL heel absorb impact comfortably for most daily runs, though two testers find it firm and say it bottoms out beyond about 20 km.

ASICS Sonicblast 2

± Divisive

The high stack protects well on long runs, but its firmer feel is not to every runner’s taste and the forefoot bounce is more noticeable than the heel.

ASICS Gel Cumulus 28

+ Praised

The redesigned engineered mesh is softer, more breathable and more secure than the Cumulus 27, with a padded collar and gusseted tongue, though the tapered toe box pinches some feet.

ASICS Sonicblast 2

+ Praised

The lighter mesh is breathable and generally secure with useful toe volume, though some find the racer-focused upper less plush and the toe shape tapered.

ASICS Gel Cumulus 28

+ Praised

The foam-based FluidRide outsole and extra heel rubber hold up well in long-term tests, with only minor wear at the lateral heel.

ASICS Sonicblast 2

+ Praised

Early reports and lab testing suggest the outsole holds up well, while the thin toe mesh is a possible weak point.

ASICS Gel Cumulus 28

± Divisive

Grip is dependable on dry roads and improved over the previous version, but the flat, foam-heavy outsole still trails rubber-rich rivals in the wet.

ASICS Sonicblast 2

+ Praised

Lab results are excellent and runners report dependable road traction, with no major grip concerns in early use.

ASICS Gel Cumulus 28

+ Praised

A wide base, firm forefoot and supportive heel counter make the Cumulus one of the more planted neutral daily trainers, even for heavier runners.

ASICS Sonicblast 2

± Divisive

Several reviewers find the broad geometry and firmer foam unusually composed for a tall trainer, while others caution it is still a neutral shoe and not the most stable option.

ASICS Gel Cumulus 28

± Divisive

At $140 it is fairly priced for a durable daily trainer, though testers note it costs almost as much as the livelier Novablast 5 and offers less energy return.

ASICS Sonicblast 2

± Divisive

Some consider the price reasonable for a versatile plated trainer, while others question the premium given the ride and alternatives in the range.