Brooks Cascadia trail shoes ?

Gavw

Gavw

Trail Blazer
About to buy a brand new pair of trail runners to use on the Anglesey Coastal Path in April , but really overwhelmed with the choice and numerous reviews
Not really sure which path to choose, excuse the pun. I am on a limited budget so want to get good usability from what I choose, i am steering away from Altras and Inov8s . So having done some research , I keep coming back to Brooks Cascadia has anyone used these and can offer any advice
 
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edh

Thru Hiker
I've had 20 pairs at least over the years; quality took quite a dive after the 13s IMO but they are still OK - bit lacking in forefoot padding for hard ground, OK on mixed.
 
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Snooper

Trekker
I have the cascadia 17’s & only started using them a lot recently for walking in. I rate them comfort wise etc but the grip on them even on ice is good tbh am really impressed with the sole. I have only probably done less than 100 miles on them so far & all good. It’s a big personal choice footwear as they may not fit you etc but I would buy another pair once these wear out.
 
Jakey

Jakey

Section Hiker
If you are open to other trail runners, I’ve got about 320 miles on a pair of Saucony Peregrine 13 and they still look like new, upper and soles. I haven’t done much tarmac on them. They can often be found with a decent discount.

Great fit for me but others have had less success with the fit.

I used to have Altra Lone Peak and really wasn’t impressed. Found the fit sloppy on my feet and within 50 miles some of the glued upper had come away. It was an older model though……..might have been fixed with updates.
 
WilliamC

WilliamC

Thru Hiker
I've had a couple of models of Cascadia. I found the grip very poor on wet limestone (but very good on dry). The outsoles lasted much less well than the outsoles on the Inov8 Roclite G models with which I replaced them.
 
dave_g

dave_g

Section Hiker
I have a pair of Cascadia 16s, liked them so much I bought three more - for my partner and parents.

Grip isn't the best on wet rock but have lasted well. Fit is great for me with wider toe box. They like them too.
 
One L

One L

Section Hiker
I've been using Saucony Xodus for most of my off road running and also Nike Pegasus trail for road/off road stuff. Both of these suit me and both are neutral cushioned shoes. I found the Brooks Cascadia a little on the narrow side for me.
 
tom

tom

Thru Hiker
Cascadias are the best compromise for me since I bought my first 9's (whichever year that was). No other shoe I tried works as well as cascadias for my use - from town to alpine. Not perfect of course but a good compromise for my feet.
 
Shewie

Shewie

Chief Slackpacker
Staff member
I've got a pair of Cascadia 12's size 9 BNIB if anyone's interested
I think Ed put a link up for them in the bargain thread years ago, I just prefer Inov8s so have never used them

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Gordon

Gordon

Ultralighter
dave_g said:
I have a pair of Cascadia 16s, liked them so much I bought three more - for my partner and parents.

Grip isn't the best on wet rock but have lasted well. Fit is great for me with wider toe box. They like them too.
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I bought Cascadia 16s after having used Altras. I too liked them and bought another pair which have yet to be used.

I've used the first pair a lot and they have lasted better than the Altras - where the top part developed holes.
Not found them to be a problem as far as traction is concerned.
 
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det

Hiker
I like mine, comfortable enough, enough grip etc. Not the most durable but I'm kinda restricted in shoe choice due to feet size. I used to hike in adidas swift R3s, but the sole really wasn't for me, it just came apart too quickly on rocky ground unfortunately, a pity as the shoe was very comfortable, supportive etc. Good for hiking not running though, too stiff for that.
 
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