This is basically a time capsule from when running shoes looked seriously technical and we mean that in the best way.

This pair brings back that peak 2010s runner formula: open mesh, glossy overlays, seamless panels and a build where every detail adds something to the mix. A little futuristic, a little over-engineered and exactly the reason this era of ASICS still has people hooked.

That’s what we love about the GEL-CUMULUS 16. You can tell what period it comes from straight away. The design, the layers, the visible tech — everything has that proper performance-runner DNA.

And yes, the comfort is still doing its thing. GEL technology, FLUIDRIDE and FLYTEFOAM cushioning keep the soft, smooth feel that made the GEL-CUMULUS series built for miles in the first place.

• ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 16
  
• Breathable mesh upper
  
• Glossy synthetic overlays
  
• Seamless panel construction
  
• GEL technology cushioning
  
• FLUIDRIDE technology
  
• FLYTEFOAM cushioning