Brooks - Cascadia Series

Boring is good if boring is what works. The 16s were my first trail shoe and still my favorite. I wish I bought 100 pairs. The 17s and 18s seem a little different and I haven�t found a good flow with them yet. Brooks fit me the best so I�m not looking to change anything up, just curious if you�ve noticed a change over the last few years.

Boring is good if boring is what works. The 16s were my first trail shoe and still my favorite. I wish I bought 100 pairs. The 17s and 18s seem a little different and I haven�t found a good flow with them yet. Brooks fit me the best so I�m not looking to change anything up, just curious if you�ve noticed a change over the last few years.

I just took my new Brooks Cascadia 19 out for their maiden voyage and I really enjoyed them. I had a pair of the 17s that I did not enjoy at all� too stiff, too clunky, no energy return� but the 19s are a huge improvement. They fit my feet well, have a moderate drop (6mm; 6-8mm is ideal for me), the uppers are super comfy, and they are so, so stable. I have ankle tendon issues (yes, I am diligently working on them with strength and balance training) so stability is super important for me, especially on trails.

I�m it from the area that your talking about but years ago I did Mount Bachelor versus the Sisters because there was a forest fire which they shut the entire area down. One huge thing I noticed was it�s all volcanic rock which is super hard on shoes and the soles of shoes, and that grey/black dust that gets into everything. When I did that area I took trail runners that were mainly made with all a soft nylon cloth and no rock protection along but once I saw those kinds of rocks and debris I went and wore all leather hiking boots and short gators after I went for a shorter hiking with the trail runners. For me this was a better option because my all leather hiking boots took the abrasive material better and the short gators kept that dusty debris out. It�s a suggestion, there�s better options now probably than there were when I did this but if I was going to go there again I believe I would look for trail runners that can take that abrasive material better without causing severe breakdown of the overall shoe material that uses some sort of rock protection around the entire shoe or especially around the front so it holds up better from that volcanic material. The newer trail runners also have added features to hook on a pair of gators to keep debris out as well. I know certain Altras do and the Brooks Cascadia do and I know the last couple Cascadia versions did have a sort of toe rock protection to them and those gator things. I would do like someone else suggested, which is go to like REI and try on some pairs and tell the sales associates what your planning on doing. For me I would be partial to the Brooks Cascadia because they are my go to and for me they normally hold up pretty well to abrasives. Hope this is helpful and keep going.

I like my Brooks Cascadia. I don�t have the 18 but I started wearing a pair of 17�s this weekend. I have to say the last pair of Cascadias, the 16, to this pair are definitely different. For me they are better, little wider toe box, more defined heel cup and over all for me is a better shoe than the 16. I�d say it�s pretty safe going with the Cascadia. I�d worn and have other trail shoes but it�s my go to trail shoe if I�m looking or if they happen to randomly go on sale. Hope this is helpful and keep going.

I like my Brooks Cascadia. I don�t have the 18 but I started wearing a pair of 17�s this weekend. I have to say the last pair of Cascadias, the 16, to this pair are definitely different. For me they are better, little wider toe box, more defined heel cup and over all for me is a better shoe than the 16. I�d say it�s pretty safe going with the Cascadia. I�d worn and have other trail shoes but it�s my go to trail shoe if I�m looking or if they happen to randomly go on sale. Hope this is helpful and keep going.

Came here to say this about the cascadia. I tried a pair of New Balance unknown summit which I like too. All the other ones on your list I�ve tried to some extent. Some work for me as well and some not so much but I always feel like I�ve got to find that �one�. Check out Scarpa https://us.scarpa.com trail running shoes, I�ve never tried them but they�re on my list to do so. Little pricey and if the sizing is like hiking boots it might be a little weird but I love their hiking boots it hope this is helpful and keep going.

Brooks Cascadia and CEP socks. Brooks shorts, the ones with the rear pockets and rear center zipper pocket. Garmin watch, some light weight shirt, hat and camelbak vest or camelbak belt. Camelbak flasks or Hydrapak flasks.

Brooks Cascadia

Try them on first. The soles are so padded and thick they are a little unstable on steep rocky trails. They are so cushy they can make me trip walking on a sidewalk if I�m not accustomed to them. I bought a pair and they stayed in a closet after one use. Later, I had a severe painful sprain which took 6-months to heal and they were a godsend because the softness helped me be active while healing. They are weird shoes and very very soft.

Most trail runners dry super fast. When temps are above 25�F or so, wool socks will keep your feet warm in trail runners even when a little damp. Shoes that dry fast are better than shoes that advertise being waterproof but never dry if they do get wet, and retain tons of sweat in all 4 seasons.

I hike around 1500 miles per year on steep rocky trails (I live next to a mountain). I only wear trail runners because many are durable, affordable, light, and breathe well. If they get wet, they dry fast too. �Hiking� shoes are always hot and heavy in comparison. Wearing boots will make your ankles weak, just wear light shoes that fit well, breathe well, and have good grip. My favorites are Brooks Cascadia and Merrell Nova. Trail runners have a lot of variety. Many are ultra light and fall apart. Many are so cushioned that you can�t feel the ground under your feet and the soles are so pillowy you�ll trip. Some are waterproof/gore so they are super hot and sweaty and never dry if they do get wet. Try them on at a store and get a feel for what is �just right.�

Brooks Divides are considered road to trail shoes.� I actually do the same thing but I bought a dedicated pair of Brooks cascadia GTX as my vacation running and everyday shoes/boots.�

Make sense just keep track of wear and tear on the shoes. Might be a little harder since you obviously aren�t tracking the mileage just walking around all day.� I travel with a pair of Brooks Cascadia as my wearing around and running shoe while I�m on vacation. Brooks Divides would make a lot of sense if the terrain of your race supported those shoes.�

I have been wearing the Cascadias for several years and when a pair runs out, just buy the next model available. I didn't notice any significant difference going from the 16s to 17s.

The Cascadias work just fine for me. I run streets in Glycerines

Brooks Cascadia. Good alrounder for me, suitable for longer distances. Did Ultratrail Snowdonia 100m with them, and I don't have any complaints.

Brooks Cascadias work great for me.

I just properly got into running on trail and road and I�m really enjoying a pair of brooks Cascadia 18 after having Salomon speed cross 6 for hiking and a wee bit of running. I picked myself up an innov8 racepac 8 as my runs were getting above 10km/ an hour. But I then got injured and I�m only back to running 3x 22 minutes this week. Though I�m sure I�ll be buying plenty more trail kit in the future!

We can recommend shoes all day long but you need to try them on before you buy. The fit on your specific food and gait will make as much of a difference as going from boots to runners. Ex, I love my Hoka Challengers but hated the Hoka Speedgoat and Brooks Cascadia (just didn't feel right) despite them being overwhelmingly loved. Altra was my 2nd choice.

for me its a difference. im cascadia user since their 14 series, had all of them. between 16 vs 17 there is some difference. * 16 re more softly cushioned in mid layer, 17/18 re less soft but still perfectly fine for my needs which re like 42km max! * 16 have different outsole compared to 17 / 18 but honestly they re both performs excelent, i find 16 slightly better on wet terrain specially on more muddy terrain since they don't have those mini canals in bettwen and those canals tends to collect mud easier and its get off harder but again, its really small detail, nothing to worry about! * for me 17 re looks more like running shoes while 16 fells more like hiking one but performance is around the same, again 16 were little bit too soft for me personally soo i liked 17/18 more also some warning for you. don't go into high mountains with them or on some step/challening route with some climbing or with your full backpack onto your back. while they re lightweight, they don't protect your foot anywhere near compared to proper hiking boots + on rocks don't expect them to last some serious time, ok on normal rocks its going to be fine but on some rocks where they re sharp edges or you need to climb a little bit i suspect them to not last very long. def get used on them before trying some more challening terrain, those shoes re comfortable and lightweight but it comes with a price or worse foot protection! soo again, just as a word of a caution! those trail runners re for trail running and not for hiking in mountains!

Brooks Cascadia is a good underrated shoe. I got the older model for $60. I have others like Hoka but couldn�t pass on the price point

I wear the Cascadia, and I would never get the goretex version for running in the rain. When water gets into a goretex shoe, it stays there, as waterproofing works just as well at keeping water in as out. I just wear wool socks and gaiters with the regular version.

I run in them and never have foot issues! They last a long time too. I also made the same transition from adrenaline to cascadia as you.

I sized up with my 17s and they're perfect... I'd have destroyed my toenails for sure if I bought my actual number

I still try to buy every pair of brooks cascadia 15s that I can find on eBay lol. They usually last about 400-500 miles for me before I need to replace them. They tend to rip at the crease of the toe box (sorry not sure if I�m describing it well) which isn�t a big deal to me. I don�t replace them until the cushioning gets so squashed that my feet/knees start to hurt after my runs.

Just got Brooks Cascadia and I love them.

Try Brooks Cascadia. I have over 400 miles and showing little wear. I just picked up Kjerags and I'm hoping to get at least 500 out of those. I rotate a handful of shoes so I'm set for a while. Or until the next unbelievable deal...

You might have luck with Brooks Catamount or Cascadias! They both are fairly narrow and have a protective rock plate. I also love Topo Mtn Racers- they have a wider toe box but are narrower everywhere else, and they have vibram soles with great traction. As a general heads up, I have narrow feet too and swear by heel lock lacing- it�s been a game changer and prevents a lot of heel slipping!

I like my Brooks Cascadia. I don�t have the 18 but I started wearing a pair of 17�s this weekend. I have to say the last pair of Cascadias, the 16, to this pair are definitely different. For me they are better, little wider toe box, more defined heel cup and over all for me is a better shoe than the 16. I�d say it�s pretty safe going with the Cascadia. I�d worn and have other trail shoes but it�s my go to trail shoe if I�m looking or if they happen to randomly go on sale. Hope this is helpful and keep going.

The length was fine, but it was just at the outside edge of the pinky toe. The employee at REI recommended the wides but they didn't have them in stock at the store to try. I ordered them and they fit much better.

People hike in sandals ofc, hell some hike barefoot, but for me once a rock, stick, or dirt get stuck in my sandal I can't stand that feeling. If I'm hiking in sandals it's because I'm in a water crossing. I don't like hiking in boots just because of the weight. If I were somewhere with snow I would probably consider boots. For the longest time I wore a trusty pair of Merrell Moab, but I just got a pair of Brooks Cascadia and they quickly became my go-to hiking shoe.

Cascadias are GREAT shoes if you don't plan on running further than 5 miles. Stable and playful platform but the midsole is deader than my wife in the sack.

Brooks Cascadias. Trail runners with a wide toebox.

Echo it's personal preference. Like you, boots are my go-to, but I've explored getting out of my comfort zone with non-WP trail runners. Here's my personal take. If there aren't a crazy amount of wet crossings, I prefer boots and to just swap into camp sandals for the crossings. If there are ton's of wet crossings, or I'll be wet-wading while fishing, I wear trail runners. I have tried Astral Timps and Brooks Cascadia, and much prefer the tread on the Cascadia's. If I know it's going to rain or be very likely to rain for many days in row, I now wear my runners. If I don't know what to expect with the weather, I'm wearing my boots because I still prefer them and am ok with damp feet, but there is absolutely merit to non-WP trail runners. I suggest experiment with your new choice on day hikes, both sunny and sloppy wet, then short backpacking trips and slowly expand your level of trust and comfort and decide from there. Not all trips have to be the same. For reference, most of my trips are 2-5 nights. Traveling internationally I usually do 5-14 night trips at a time and will use my WP boots because I find them more comfortable, more durable, more supportive and I don't always know ahead of time what I'll be getting into. But everyone is different.

If you can get hold of it, I'd recommend using wads of raw wool down the back of your sock. Tear off a smallish chunk, hold it against your heel as you put your sock on. You'd think it would move around, but generally it doesn't. Usually by the end of the day, it's formed it's own felted pad that you can re-use every day. Doesn't have to be special "Hiker Wool" in my experience, as long as it's clean and doesn't have any debris in it. The lanolin in the wool helps a little as well, I think. I used this inside my darn tough lighter hiker socks + Brookes Cascadia while doing the JMT, and it worked really well for me. Edit : You can also use the wool for toe blisters by wrapping the wad around the affected toe.

Brooks cascadia for me. Also, I needed an affordable vest and found a lot of slightly used options on eBay, without the bladder. Assume you could use the bladder from your current vest, could be a great option.�

I�m it from the area that your talking about but years ago I did Mount Bachelor versus the Sisters because there was a forest fire which they shut the entire area down. One huge thing I noticed was it�s all volcanic rock which is super hard on shoes and the soles of shoes, and that grey/black dust that gets into everything. When I did that area I took trail runners that were mainly made with all a soft nylon cloth and no rock protection along but once I saw those kinds of rocks and debris I went and wore all leather hiking boots and short gators after I went for a shorter hiking with the trail runners. For me this was a better option because my all leather hiking boots took the abrasive material better and the short gators kept that dusty debris out. It�s a suggestion, there�s better options now probably than there were when I did this but if I was going to go there again I believe I would look for trail runners that can take that abrasive material better without causing severe breakdown of the overall shoe material that uses some sort of rock protection around the entire shoe or especially around the front so it holds up better from that volcanic material. The newer trail runners also have added features to hook on a pair of gators to keep debris out as well. I know certain Altras do and the Brooks Cascadia do and I know the last couple Cascadia versions did have a sort of toe rock protection to them and those gator things. I would do like someone else suggested, which is go to like REI and try on some pairs and tell the sales associates what your planning on doing. For me I would be partial to the Brooks Cascadia because they are my go to and for me they normally hold up pretty well to abrasives. Hope this is helpful and keep going.

Great experience with the 12s. Have used them across arid and wet climates this fall with great traction on the surfaces I�ve come across. (Seattle, Portland, Denver, PHX, LA). Will likely blindly go into the 13s once I need them I�ve liked them so much. For reference, previously in Brooks Cascade(they ruined a great shoe), and Saucony Peregrine (hard on my feet after rocky terrain over ~8mi

This is the best advice. I avoided asking for help for the entirety of my adult life and kept realizing I�d wear a pair of shoes 8-10 times and then buy something else because �I didn�t love them.� Finally went to a running shop (even though I�m not a runner) and discovered I�d always been buying the wrong shoes. I�ve always known I had wide feet, but learned that I�m a forefoot-striking underpronator w/ high arches, and I needed a neutral shoe in wide with an aftermarket insole. I bought a brand of shoes I never would�ve considered (Brooks) and a month later they�re the most comfortable thing I�ve ever owned. I�m going to consider the Brooks Cascadia for that reason because I�ve been through almost every one of the common recs here (Hoka, Altra, Salomon, LS) and none have worked for me.

I find the higher the stack leads to more rolling ankles. Shoes that have not worked for me: Brooks Cascadia, New Balance Hierro Shoes that have worked for me: La Sportiva Bushido, Topo Terraventure. Also would like to find a more cushioned shoe but they have been directly correlated to rolled ankles for me and I'm sick of spending money on shoes for now. I'll see how far I can go in the Bushidos, I did a 50 miler in them and it was good, although I was definitely hurting at the end!! The more you do the more you adapt though!

Brooks Cascadia and CEP socks. Brooks shorts, the ones with the rear pockets and rear center zipper pocket. Garmin watch, some light weight shirt, hat and camelbak vest or camelbak belt. Camelbak flasks or Hydrapak flasks.

Man, I just bought Cascadia 18s because I have Brooks Glycerine 22s for road running and love them. I had to opt for the wides on the Cascadias as the toe box felt like it was pushing against the outside of my toes. I have never worn wide shoes at any point in my life. Our 2 differing experiences, point directly back to the comment you are replying to. Haha

Im using them for quite few years already, from 14th edition on, bassically my goto shoes which i always buy new pair alongside other pair from some other brand, bassically cascadia is my goto shoe while idk dynafit, asics, addidas, etc. Re my secondary shoe. As of grip, no complains. It works good/great but does not works like flawless, like i would not go into some heavy mud with them. Soo overwall im felling comfortable taking them into wet conditions. Dry land, works flawless and also outsole is quite durable if youn dont take them into mountains onto sharper rocks or really rocky area all the time. My 17 outsole last around 400km of mixed terrain and i ve could still take them onto some dry surfaces. Soo overwall brooks cascadia re having really good outsole grip imo.

Cool! Thanks! It looks to be a mostly runnable race with only a few technical sections. I'm a little worried about the Schafbachalm - St. Gilgen -Schaffberg -St Gilgen segment. How technical are those downhills, actually? Are they hardpack road, grass, or roots and dirt? Or a mix of all three? I'm trying to make shoe choices and wondering how muddy the downhills might get if it rains as much as last year! Currently running in Brooks Cascadias and doing boatloads of technical up and downhill training, but it's dry as a bone where I live. How well stocked were the aid stations? I'm planning on bringing mostly all of my own tailwind/nutrition, but it's nice to have options. Some races run out by the time the mid-back of the pack runners get through. Most importantly, what kind of beer would you recommend for the finish line?

lol I ordered cascadia 18s like 3 weeks ago, sounds like I dodged a bullet

I�m 219 lbs at 6�-3� but I don�t like super padded shoes for road or trail. Personally I find a shoe in the middle. I like the Brooks Cascades a lot and picked them up for $60 on sale. I also run in Altra lone peak 6s and Speedgoat 6s. I haven�t noticed any issues from any of them and I rotate the shoes on different runs. I do keep insoles in them all and it also helps with extra padding.

I can�t speak for the 16s but I�ve had several pairs of the 17s and I rate them highly. With that said I didn�t see any benefit in getting 18s because the 17s work and are cheaper. By that logic I�d say you probably wouldn�t notice the difference between the 16s and 17s other than the price.

My 14er shoe is the Brooks Cascadia

I had the exact same issue with the Cascadias as well. I�ve just done a 100km event last weekend in a pair of Tarkine trail devils. Bloody loved them. Made in Australia (not sure where you�re based) Nice wise toe box and no issues with blisters like I was getting with the Cascadias

Yeah, and then once the water is in it doesn't really leave. I've run in two gore tex Cascadias and have stuck w the regular ever since

Came here to say this about the cascadia. I tried a pair of New Balance unknown summit which I like too. All the other ones on your list I�ve tried to some extent. Some work for me as well and some not so much but I always feel like I�ve got to find that �one�. Check out Scarpa https://us.scarpa.com trail running shoes, I�ve never tried them but they�re on my list to do so. Little pricey and if the sizing is like hiking boots it might be a little weird but I love their hiking boots it hope this is helpful and keep going.

I�ve had Hoka Kaha 2 and Trail Code. I think they�re just ok. I don�t have the best ankles either. I found them a little too sloppy inside. It is hard to really secure my feet in them. A good amount of sliding around no matter how tight I tie them. I�m into Brooks Cascadias now. The heal cup really holds my foot in there.