The Basics
- Gender: Men’s | See Women’s
- Type: Trail
- Manufacturer: Brooks
- Price: 120.00
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Runner’s World Review
If we gave a “Let It Be” award, the Cascadia would win hands down. This outstanding trail tamer has seen only minor tweaks since its debut 11 years ago. The midsole and outsole, carried over from version 10, deliver a solid, supportive ride with stability wedges on all four corners to assist on uneven terrain. A puncture-resistant rock shield sits under the forefoot. A rugged outsole with a variety of lug shapes digs into any surface. New this year is a refined upper that wraps the midfoot snugly using fewer overlays. Testers found the fit tighter, particularly in the toes, which bothered some. Others enjoyed how the shoes held their feet securely when the footing got iffy.
Runner’s World Wear Testers Say
“The traction of the Cascadia 11 is great for running on all sorts of surfaces. In this shoe, you’ll never have to dodge the puddles or technical trails. This model fit my feet perfectly, but the support caused comfort to be sacrificed—the shoes are a little firmer than cushiony.”
—Sharon Becker of Fowler, Michigan
All the Stats You Need!
- Weight: Very Heavy | 12 oz
- Heel-To-Toe-Drop: High | 10.6 mm
- Heel Height: Other Hearst Subscriptions
- Heel Cushioning: Very Firm
- Forefoot Height: High | 10.6 mm
- Forefoot Cushioning: Very Firm
- Flexibility: Very Stiff
- Stability Features: Some
- Energy Return: Moderate
We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
