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Trail · Brooks
Cascadia 18
A protective, stable all-rounder with a rock shield and TrailTack rubber.
7.7 Solid
Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.
Buy it if
- Stable and protective
- Grippy rubber on wet rock
- Comfortable for long days
Skip it if
- Heavy compared with the rest of this shelf
- Ride feels a bit firm and plain
$140
List price; often discounted in seasonal sales
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- Weight
- 315 g
- Stack
- 33 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
The verdict
The Cascadia is Brooks's protective trail all-rounder. A rock shield, a stable platform and TrailTack rubber make it steady and secure over rough ground. It's not the most exciting ride, but it's reliable and confidence-inspiring.
It suits runners and hikers on rough, technical terrain who want protection and stability above speed. It's more stable than the Speedgoat 6 and more protective than the Peregrine 15. It's also heavier than both.
The fit is secure and comfortable, with room in the forefoot. Wide versions are available.
“The sensible hiking-boot-adjacent choice for rough, technical terrain.”
Specs
| Weight | 315 g |
|---|---|
| Stack height | 33 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Cushion | 3 / 5 |
| Plate | nylon |
| Support | Stability |
| Surface | trail |
| Best for | daily, long |
| Midsole | DNA Loft v2 |
| Upper | Durable mesh with toe protection |
| Outsole | TrailTack Green rubber |
| Lugs | 4.5mm, multi-directional |
| Rock plate | Yes, articulated Ballistic Rock Shield |
| Widths | Standard and wide; waterproof version also available |
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How it stacks up
Compare side by side →| Product | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Cascadia 18 · this one | 7.7 Solid | $140 |
| Hoka Speedgoat 6 | 8.4 Strong | $155 |
| NNormal Kjerag | 8.2 Strong | $195 |
| Salomon S/Lab Genesis | 8.1 Strong | $200 |
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