ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 GTX

The Gore-Tex membrane version of the ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 gives us that extra protection we need when we have to go running in the rain or on wet asphalt.

The ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 GTX is one of the daily training running shoes par excellence of the Japanese brand, a shoe that stands out for its great comfort and cushioning.

ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 GTX features and benefits

ASICS is one of the most prominent brands and has an extensive catalog of running shoes that adapt to all profiles of runners to run under different conditions, as is the case with this model.

The Gore-Tex version maintains the technologies and quality materials that are present in its sister shoe, the ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 but with that extra protection provided by the waterproof membrane.

The upper features a technical mesh that is designed to promote ventilation and comfort while running with them, a mesh that has improved its technicality with regard to previous versions.

To highlight the brand's commitment to sustainability and the use of recycled materials, since the upper of the shoe contains at least 89% recycled material, in addition to reducing water consumption and carbon emissions throughout the manufacturing process of the insole.

This version incorporates the Gore-Tex waterproof membrane that keeps our feet dry and protected from the cold and rain, ideal for the autumn and winter seasons or if you live in environments where rain is the main protagonist for much of the year.

The PureGEL technology is present inside the heel, it is a more advanced technology than the popular Gel. It is characterized by its greater softness and better absorption of impacts with the ground, reducing the pressure on our joints.

The shoe has in the midsole one of the most outstanding technologies of the brand, the Flyte Foam Blast Plus, which provides a lightweight and high quality cushioning that allows us to run comfortably during our running workouts.

It is worth mentioning the presence of a removable OrthoLite X insole that allows us to insert the foot more easily, as well as providing extra comfort and cushioning. It also contains antibacterial properties that prevent unpleasant odors.

The sole has the new FluidRide compound that stands out for its good grip and good durability.

Ideal profile of the ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 GTX

This is possibly one of the most versatile daily training shoes from the Japanese brand and one that adapts to a wide range of runners.

Athletes of medium or even heavy weight can get the most out of this shoe's performance running at medium paces over medium and long distances.

In terms of technical specifications, the shoe weighs 270 grams in the men's version and 235 grams in the women's version. This model maintains the comfortable high drop of 8 mm.

In short, we are facing one of the most versatile and comfortable shoes of the Japanese brand that, in this version, gives us extra protection thanks to the incorporation of the waterproof membrane that allows us to run safely in the rain or wet terrain.