Comments: Another great pair of brooks. They perform excellent on the Tucson area trails.
From: Tom, Tucson, AZ. April 24th 2020
Comments: I've been desperate for an ultra shoe for some time now. It used to be that the Cascadia provided the foundation of my training and racing shoe rotation, something I knew I could always rely on. I'd test the waters of some other manufacturers' offerings, but found that I could always trust the Cascadia to get me through a long day on the trails. It was never the fastest, and definitely never the prettiest (seriously, Brooks, what is up with your colorways?!? your designs are even worse than Asics) but time and again I would reach for Cascadia 8s, 9s, 10s and 11s for nearly everything I ran. This arrangement went on for years.
Then the twelfth edition came out. These things have been garbage ever since. From the stiffness of the midsole, almost no cushioning at all (though to be fair, this has meant really good underfoot protection), really cheesy plastic upper materials that have zero give. Did I mention that they're also heinous? They run like a ski boot. The sizing has been all over the place. My toes slammed against the ends of a size 10.5 in the 12, yet I had to return a size 10.5 in the 14 because my feet were swimming in them, and I couldn't get any lockdown nor prevent my heel from slipping out. Insoles have been oddly lumpy in places (thinking mostly of the 12 here), and lacing mechanisms bunchy and awkward.
On a more positive note, the 14 seems to be correcting for some of the previous models' shortcomings. It has a more supple ride, and the mesh upper is way more forgiving. I can't recommend this shoe to anybody, but I would say if you really want the 14, go down a half size from your normal running shoe size (and definitely down a half size from any previous Cascadias with which you've had any success). These things are BIG.
In conclusion: I've given up on the Cascadia. I'll never buy another one. The only thing I'm remotely curious to try are the new Calderas because they seem to have a little bit of the 'soul' of the Cascadia of yesteryear. I had the Caldera 2, and it worked reasonably well for some things. For example as a door-to-trail mixed surface shoe, it was pretty darned good. Not a bad hybrid at all.
I'll wrap this up, but I think I speak for nearly all runners when I say that when it comes down to it, literally all we want in a shoe is some frickin' consistency. Why, year after year, do you need to mess with things that, in many cases, just work the way they are? 'If it ain't broke..' Change the colorways around or something, but stop messing with winning formulas. It's infuriating. I get that marketing hype drives most of this industry, so I can probably never reasonably expect things to change in this regard, but I think the first company that embraces consistency in their redesigns will win the respect and hearts and continued patronage of a great many satisfied runners.
From: Jack, West Bath, Maine. February 4th 2020
From: Tom, Tucson, AZ. April 24th 2020
Comments: I've been desperate for an ultra shoe for some time now. It used to be that the Cascadia provided the foundation of my training and racing shoe rotation, something I knew I could always rely on. I'd test the waters of some other manufacturers' offerings, but found that I could always trust the Cascadia to get me through a long day on the trails. It was never the fastest, and definitely never the prettiest (seriously, Brooks, what is up with your colorways?!? your designs are even worse than Asics) but time and again I would reach for Cascadia 8s, 9s, 10s and 11s for nearly everything I ran. This arrangement went on for years.
Then the twelfth edition came out. These things have been garbage ever since. From the stiffness of the midsole, almost no cushioning at all (though to be fair, this has meant really good underfoot protection), really cheesy plastic upper materials that have zero give. Did I mention that they're also heinous? They run like a ski boot. The sizing has been all over the place. My toes slammed against the ends of a size 10.5 in the 12, yet I had to return a size 10.5 in the 14 because my feet were swimming in them, and I couldn't get any lockdown nor prevent my heel from slipping out. Insoles have been oddly lumpy in places (thinking mostly of the 12 here), and lacing mechanisms bunchy and awkward.
On a more positive note, the 14 seems to be correcting for some of the previous models' shortcomings. It has a more supple ride, and the mesh upper is way more forgiving. I can't recommend this shoe to anybody, but I would say if you really want the 14, go down a half size from your normal running shoe size (and definitely down a half size from any previous Cascadias with which you've had any success). These things are BIG.
In conclusion: I've given up on the Cascadia. I'll never buy another one. The only thing I'm remotely curious to try are the new Calderas because they seem to have a little bit of the 'soul' of the Cascadia of yesteryear. I had the Caldera 2, and it worked reasonably well for some things. For example as a door-to-trail mixed surface shoe, it was pretty darned good. Not a bad hybrid at all.
I'll wrap this up, but I think I speak for nearly all runners when I say that when it comes down to it, literally all we want in a shoe is some frickin' consistency. Why, year after year, do you need to mess with things that, in many cases, just work the way they are? 'If it ain't broke..' Change the colorways around or something, but stop messing with winning formulas. It's infuriating. I get that marketing hype drives most of this industry, so I can probably never reasonably expect things to change in this regard, but I think the first company that embraces consistency in their redesigns will win the respect and hearts and continued patronage of a great many satisfied runners.
From: Jack, West Bath, Maine. February 4th 2020
Comments: Really impressed with the updated version of these shoes. They are a fast, snappy and response shoe and holding up really well. I feel like it does a great job at being that (ATR/Hybrid) model for me, or for even a shorter trail race. I will say they drain fast but also takes in elements fast so I am usually aware of my sock choices when wearing them. True to size for my foot and the heel cup and mid foot feel right at home.
From: Jay, Pittsburgh, PA. January 30th 2020
From: Jay, Pittsburgh, PA. January 30th 2020
Comments: Rounded toe fits my foot perfectly.
Lighter weight a plus.
Tread is excellent for SoCal.
Typeface 2 6 4 2006 chevy. Lacing keeps foot secured.
A neutral shoe that with a slight bevel from a belt sander along the outside tread improves side hill running for me.
From: Anonymous. December 23rd 2019
Lighter weight a plus.
Tread is excellent for SoCal.
Typeface 2 6 4 2006 chevy. Lacing keeps foot secured.
A neutral shoe that with a slight bevel from a belt sander along the outside tread improves side hill running for me.
From: Anonymous. December 23rd 2019
Triumph 2 5 11. Comments: Brooks is a great shoe. This model had a narrow toe box and they did not fit my foot well. Wish the shoe fit like the glycerin wide.
From: Anonymous. October 16th 2019
From: Anonymous. October 16th 2019
Comments: I really wanted to like this shoe but the upper feels baggy on my foot. Seems weird to write that about a shoe but thats the best way I can describe it. Just way too much volume for my foot and sizing down doesn't help. Unfortunate too because it is a super comfortable shoe, just doesn't work for my feet as I am unable to achieve a locked down fit.
From: Anonymous. September 19th 2019
From: Anonymous. September 19th 2019
Cascadia 14 Shoes For Men
Comments: This was the first time I have worn Brooks Cascadia's, and I ordered them on a whim. I have to admit, these are probably the most comfortable shoe I have worn. I would highly recommend these shoes for anyone who spends their time outside walking or running trails.
From: Matt, Louisiana. August 7th 2019
From: Matt, Louisiana. August 7th 2019
Cascadia 14 Shoes Wide
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