Our Take 

The Brooks Cascadia has been loved by trail runners for years so we are happy to see only small tweaks to the upper to make the shoe more durable in high wear areas.  However, we also love that Brooks is commited to making the Cascadia as environmentally friendly as the terrain it is means to run in.

Last year Brooks introduced the Trail Adapt System which uses an integrated midsole, rock plate, and zonal outsole pods to offer enhanced control and a stable ride over any terrain.  Enhanced traction draws from the anatomy of mountain goat hooves; the forefoot outsole is split to better grip uneven surfaces while zonal pods enhance control. 

The Brooks Cascadia hits a trail running sweet spot in that the shoe is capable of going long yet feels nimble even on the roughest terrain. 

Specs

• Midsole Drop - 12mm
• Heel Stack – 20mm
• Forefoot Stack – 8mm
• Weight – 10.1oz

Technology

• Trail Adapt System to offer enhanced control and a stable ride over any terrain.
• DNA Loft v2 provides soft cushioning/
• TrailTack Green outsole rubber provides enhanced traction on wet and dry surfaces and features 25% recycled materials.
• To achieve CarbonNeutral® product certification Brooks’ has increased the use of recycled materials to lower carbon emissions and then supported carbon offset projects to neutralize the emmissions they can not yet eliminate.
• Made with recycled materials equivalent to 10 plastic water bottles.
• PrintDyed upper saves 66% of the energy and 75% of the water required for the traditional dye process.
• An articulated Ballistic Rock Shield between two layers of DNA Loft v2 foam provides necessary protection without limiting flexibility needed for smooth transitions.
• TPU toe cap and mudguard provide protection and durability to the upper.
• 4.5mm lug height.