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ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28vsPuma Magnify Nitro 3

The ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and Puma Magnify Nitro 3 score 88% on spec similarity. Going from the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 to the Puma Magnify Nitro 3: 1.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 7 g lighter.

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The Δ column is the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 minus the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 vs Puma Magnify Nitro 3 specifications
SpecASICS Gel-Cumulus 28Puma Magnify Nitro 3Δ
Heel stack38.5 mm40 mm+1.5mm
Forefoot stack30.5 mm30 mm−0.5mm
Drop8 mm10 mm+2mm
Weight267 g260 g−7g
RRP (GBP)—£130—
CategoryDaily trainerMax cushiondiffers
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28

if you want:

  • a lower heel stack (38.5 vs 40 mm)
  • a lower heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 10 mm)
  • a shoe in our daily trainer category rather than max cushion
Pick the
Puma Magnify Nitro 3

if you want:

  • more heel stack (40 vs 38.5 mm)
  • a higher heel-to-toe drop (10 vs 8 mm)
  • a lighter shoe (260 vs 267 g)
  • a shoe in our max cushion category rather than daily trainer
FAQ FAQ

ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 vs Puma Magnify Nitro 3: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 or the Puma Magnify Nitro 3?

The Puma Magnify Nitro 3, at 260 g vs 267 g, 7 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published, at each brand's reference size: men's (size not stated) for the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28, UK 8 for the Puma Magnify Nitro 3.

Which has more cushioning stack, the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 or the Puma Magnify Nitro 3?

The Puma Magnify Nitro 3, with 40 mm of heel stack vs 38.5 mm, 1.5 mm more. Forefoot stack: 30.5 mm for the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and 30 mm for the Puma Magnify Nitro 3.

What's the drop difference between the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and the Puma Magnify Nitro 3?

2 mm. The ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 has an 8 mm drop and the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 a 10 mm drop.

How similar are the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 and the Puma Magnify Nitro 3?

They score 88% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. The ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 is in our daily trainer category and the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 in max cushion.