Men's Brooks Cascadia 5

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

they fit almost a full size smaller than what I found with Asics. The arch support isnt bad. I have inserts in them as I have very high arches. The shoes are comfy and cushion pretty well. As I mentioned they are very slippery on slick surfaces. Especially road lane markers when wet. I would say they are more comfortable than my Ascics and would give the shoe a better overall rating than a comparable Asic.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Brooks Cascadia 5 represent the perfect combination of comfort, performance, durability and style. Over 600 miles on my first pair and they are just as comfortable today as the day I bought them. The uppers and insoles are still 100% intact and the only wear is on the soles which are about 90% worn down, but still provide good stickieness on all surfaces, wet or dry. Excellent support and traction on technical rocky terrain and pure foot forming comfort on groomed and paved trails. Don't shy away from the men's funky green color - as they pick up trail dust, they morph into earthy tones and eventually fellow hikers will start looking you in the eye again instead of staring at your shoes. I've already recommended these shoes to fellow trail runners, family members and friends and they're now belivers too. I'm breaking in my second pair and will soon retire the originals from everyday trail work, saving them for just hanging out since they feel so good.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

I purchased these for use as a trail/light hiking & climbing shoe. I'm an avid road runner (marathons) and was looking for a shoe that gave me the feel of a running shoe with the durability and traction of a boot/trail hybrid. These have been perfect. I wear them for hiking and climbing and they give me great support while allowing my foot to feel the ground underneath. They are versatile enough to wear all day for a combined hike, run, climb, mtn bike ride, etc... The traction is outstanding, especially in wet conditions on slippery granite. They offer great lateral support while allowing your ankle and foot to flex depending on the terrain. I would wear them for a trail run and they could be worn for road runs as well. Overall a great shoe.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

WOW!WOW!WOW! The same day I got these I laced up and test drove them on a 20 mile trail run. No break in required. The traction is superb, your feet are very feel protected from the trail debris. Cushioning was superior to many other shoes I have owned and lightweight also. I was able to insert my superfeet (after removing the insoles first)and the shoes felt great!

On the trail the shoes handled great. Excellent traction, excellent roll control, a couple of times when I though I was going to roll my ankle the shoes did a great job of keeping my foot planted. In areas that had some wet mud, the shoes gripped the mud and gave me lots of traction.

I was not able to test how well they perform in extremely wet conditions as it was a beautiful sunny day yesterday.

I could have easily done another 10 miles with these shoes if time had allowed.

If you have really wide feet, I suggest going with another shoe. These shoes run on the narrow side and also run a half size smaller. I normally wear a 9.5 but had to get a size 10.

Cons:
Shoe laces are a bit short. Well I guess too short for my likes.

Shoe does not come in a wide model (Brooks will be releasing a wide version on the Cascadia 6)

Overall, this shoes is an awesome trail runner. I have finally found my trail running shoe of choice.

George

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

I have high arches so I really should not have been using neutral shoes, but I didn't know that until recently; in the meantime I've always bought shoes for stability because I run either on grass or in the desert (where I tend to twist my ankles) to protect me from the shin splints I get on the street. These shoes have been wonderful: they wear long, cushion very well, have excellent traction, are comfortable, and though I've used insoles that support my high arches, with these shoes I haven't *had* to. I even love the color and the way they look.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Great shoe, fantastic for trail running.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Please let me know when these are going to be retired.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

I average 15 miles per week.
Only had the shoes one month but they feel great.
I would like them in another color but they are ok. I run and walk on asphalt and off. I think these shoes will last well.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

This is an excellant trail shoe --- surprisingly lightweight yet very durable and lots of stability/cusioning. I run 20 to 30 miles per week, many of them on various trails in all kinds of weather conditions, on a reconstructed knee so always struggle with knee related issues. This is without question the best trail shoe i have ever owned!

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Great shoe for any situation. Found only one thing it doesn't work with: calisthenic exercises that involve planting your toe on cement. Other than that has worked great for me.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Only used a few times so far, but good traction on rougher unmaintained trails. Handles a stream crossing on wet rocks well. Has some zip to it on faster trails & good on the road to the trails.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

6'2" 195lbs...20-30 miles/week...ITB issues. I road run in Asics Kayano and LOVE THEM so I thought I'd go away from the Cascadia and give the Asics Trail Sensor 3 a try (disliked them) and now I'm back to the Cascadia 5. I trail run on everything from walking trails to highly technical trails and these work for me. Sometimes I wish they had a little more toe protection when I'm on the more technical trails, but the soft cushion of the sole and the out-of-the-box comfort are more than enough to keep me happy. I wouldn't use these on the road b/c of my ITB, but I could see where they'd work for some people. They're that comfortable. (I would like to see a more weather resistant version come out.)

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

I've used this shoe in the Swiss Alps and in the Southern Californian back country. In both environments I thought the shoe worked as if it had been custom-build for the very trail I was running on. Especially on steep inclines on unsure footing, this shoe gives you the confidence to power up and waste less energy trying to avoid slipping. I've had great success racing at shorter and longer distances in the Cascadia 5.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Have used these trail runners for about everything. On my local singletrack, in my backyard working, hiking in Colorado, they even took me Rim to River to Rim in a day at the Grand Canyon!

Don't feel that great to me on pavement, but who wears trail shoes on road?

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

I have used the Cascadia since it inception. I find the fit is perfect for my feet, equal to or better than some other Brooks road shoes. I wear the Cascadia 5 on paved trails and blacktop roads to get to my favorite trail. They are well cushioned and comfortable on the road, yet the outer soles wear better than expected--those lugs are tough!

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Found this shoe by luck in 2004 and havent worn a different trail shoe since. Always feels broken in with the first step an hugs trails like theres no tomorrow. Love this shoe! Have won trail races with this shoe through the 50K.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

I have been wearing Cascadia's since their inception and have worn 3-4 pairs to date. The shoes are sized well, have a wrap-around fit, and have a responsive foot pad that allows for excellent trail "feel"...which is important when traversing rocks, roots and modulating terrain. The shoes vent well and shed mud and water after stream crossings.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

I have used the Cascadias for dozens of ultra distances races over the past two years. Great shoes!!

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

Yup this is my 5th Cascadia, but first of this new 5th Generation. I bought 2 other trail shoes when I got this new pair, and they just cannot rival the Cascadia for trail running. I do about 30 miles a week and my feet do not get tired in these shoes. The others made my feet hot? Kinda weird, but I think they were just working harder in those others.

A must try if you run trials....especially if you are a Road Runner VIP.

Comments about Mens Brooks Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoe:

used it on a difficult trail in bad weather conditions: very good traction on rock and in mud.