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I love these! I have a very high arch and underpronate while running and these are great for that. They provided great stability and comfort and were not too constricting. They also fit true to size for me.

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I bought this pair of Asics (White/Red/Turquoise) in size 7.5 at my local sporting store. (I normally wear size 7.5)

I wear this pair primarily for the kickbox cardio class I am taking. I needed a pair of shoes that has more cushion than some other running shoes they have out there, a pair of shoes that kind of hold my feet in place for balance when I am kicking with my feet during my exercise. I have tried on Gel-Cumulus 11 & 12 in the store, but I found Gel-Cumulus 13 has more of "cushiony" feel to my feet when I jump up and down than the other lines of Gel-Cumulus, it is as if Gel-Cumulus 13 pair has more "shock" absorbancy, if that makes sense. This pair of shoes also feels light on my feet.

For some people, this pair might feel kind of tight, my recommendation is to wear thinner socks or go 0.5 size higher, depending on what you will be wearing this pair of shoes for (casually, running errands, running, walking, etc). In my opinion, it's best if you can try this pair on at your local sporting stores to ensure the accurate size that works you, you can then order via Amazon to save few bucks.

Oh, silly reason for deducting one star: I didn't like the turquoise color on the shoes. :P

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The shoes are wonderful but smaller than previous model, so be warned. Amazon wont accept a normal change of the shoe for the correct size you could need, they take you to a longer process that they refund your money minus the shiping and then you have to re purchase them the size you need them. So good luck with the sizing and the customer support from amazon.

Overall good running shoes.

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My first ASICS was the Nimbus 12 and I loved them. I had purchased them based on other reviews from underpronators with high arches like me. Time for a new pair, and I couldn't get the Nimbus 12 anymore. The reviews of both the Nimbus and Cumulus 13 were that the shoe is now more narrow, and I saw a couple of underpronators stating that the Nimbus 13 was no longer as good for them as the previous Nimbus. I went to the ASICS site and while both showed in the underpronate range, the Cumulus actually stated in the description it worked for underpronators, and the Nimbus wasn't as definite on that. I will say it's important to look at the description. The Pulse also showed in the range for underpronate, which I don't understand, because the description states otherwise. Unfortunately I ordered before I saw the description, and I can say the Pulse is not a shoe for underpronators!

So those went back and I ordered the Cumulus 13. It is more narrow but for me it feels good, my foot is a regular width but I suppose on the narrow side of regular. To start I noticed the "gel" more than the Nimbus, but my feet quickly settled in and they fit like a glove now. My right foot is worse than my left for rolling out and heel pain, and I have had no heel pain in these so far. The base under the heel is wide like the Nimbus, maybe not quite as much as the Nimbus 12, but does have the cushion and stability for underpronators who put a lot of stress on the outside of our heels.

The only thing I wish was a little different, the piece that comes up a little over your big toe? Doesn't come up quite enough. I have a tendency to put holes in my shoes above my toe so not sure how long that will hold up.

A plus? The laces. They are flat and tend to stay tied without having to double knot! I know, weird thing to notice but sometimes double knotting is a pain. :)

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I usually get shin splints when wearing a new shoes, but I ran a good 6 miles with these brand new and felt fine! They are ultra light but still offer a lot of support for the training distance runner.

I bought one pair for the office and one for my home after working these shoes in. I have the men's version, as I feel they fit better. I'm putting them all over myList though runner's need to try these shoes!