The GEL-CUMULUS™ 26 running shoe is a great choice if you want a shoe with extra cushioning. Our lightest and most cushioned GEL-CUMULUS™ shoe yet, its comfort will put your mind at ease during your run.
The shoe's PureGEL™ technology improves softness and shock absorption to reduce the impact on your joints. We've updated the midsole design by combining our FF BLAST™ PLUS foam with a FluidRide™ outsole to give you added comfort during your run.
What makes GEL-CUMULUS™ 26 running shoe comfortable?
- Internalised PureGEL™ technology improves softness and shock absorption to reduce the impact on your joints.
- More FF BLAST™ PLUS foam creates a softer and more comfortable running experience.
- FluidRide™ outsole is lightweight and ensures smoother transitions for your added comfort.
What else makes the GEL-CUMULUS™ 26 shoe a great choice?
This shoe is designed with comfort in mind, and we’ve spent hours testing it at our Institute of Sport Science (ISS) in Japan. The GEL-CUMULUS™ 26 running shoe includes additional technical features to support you during your runs, which you’ll find listed under ‘Tech & Features’ below.
The shoe is equipped with the GORE-TEX Invisible Fit Product Technology, which adds durably waterproof, windproof, breathable protection in combination with a long product life.
Designed For Neutral Underpronation
Neutral
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Foot Type
Normal size arches -
Push Off
There is even distribution from the front of the foot. -
How your foot contacts the ground
The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight. -
Underpronation
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Foot Type
High arches -
Push Off
The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot. -
How your foot contacts the ground
The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg. -
- PureGEL technologyImproves softness and shock absorption to reduce impact.
- FF BLAST PLUS technologyProvides lightweight, premium cushioning for added comfort.
- FluidRide outsoleProvides added comfort and smoother transitions, thanks to its lightweight design.
- GORE-TEX membrane designOffers protection against wet conditions and enhances both fit and breathability.
- Engineered mesh upperHelps improve breathability and comfort
- OrthoLite X-30 socklinerProvides soft step-in comfort.
- Designed with the environment in mindAt least 89% of the shoe’s upper is recycled. We've also used less water and reduced our carbon emissions while producing the shoe’s sockliner, and the insole, toe box, eyelet, tongue and collar lining are all made from recycled materials.