Brooks Cascadia 16 GTX Men's Trail Running Shoes, Black/Ebony/Cinnabar

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While the cutout pattern of the outsole and rock plate is designed to mold to the terrain, this translates to a feeling of increased stability, not increased sensitivity. In 2004, trail running legend Scott Jurek partnered with Brooks to revolutionize the trail running shoe. Although the upper is listed as an engineered mesh, most of the shoe is covered in a durable TPU film.

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From the stiff midsole and adaptive outsole to the wide toe box and neutral arch support, the design of this specialty trail runner all comes back to stability. Even though this shoe is incredibly stiff compared to others we tested, the vertical cutouts of the outsole allow the shoe's base to mold around roots and rocks for added stability in uneven terrain. Already had Brooks Ghost 14 road shoes but wanted something for the winter park runs on muddy grass to give better grip.

The symbols on the heel pocket of the Cascadia 16 seem to indicate that this shoe is ready to tackle trails in any type of weather, and we couldn't agree more. The rock plate and outsole have cutouts designed to help the shoe mold and adapt to technical terrain, and Brooks claims their new proprietary DNA LOFT v2 midsole is "5% softer and 20% lighter than the Cascadia 15. While the upper includes four mesh ports along the side to improve drainage, most of the mesh upper is covered by a TPU film to improve durability. Although these shoes are far from lead weights, they certainly do not feel as lightweight and airy as other models we tested.

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This lack of sensitivity will likely bother some runners — particularly those coming from a minimalist or track background — but is beneficial when you start to stack up miles. That is one of the many reasons why it has remained such a popular option in this field for so long.

The upper around the heel cup is stiff in a way that compliments the rest of the shoe but padded enough that it doesn't hamper your ability to run quickly cross-hill or through uneven terrain. Icons caret-sm-white star-half circle-drag icon-checkmark-nocircle icon-envelope Left Arrow Scroll down Scroll down close Expand Scroll down quote-marks squiggle Play Play Pause Pause long squiggle squiggle 1 close filter-icon Info Compare Compare Selected Information Check Icon Plus Icon Minus Icon Check Icon Check Icon IoLfEV84vfPSqP3site turnto. The highlighter yellow is a fun throwback to the first Cascada 1, created by Brooks with Scott Jurek in 2004 to be the "ultimate trail running shoe. Where this shoe falls short in terms of sensitivity and overall weight, it makes up for it in terms of stability and all-day comfort.

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At the end of the main content, you will find another compare button, with the number of selected products out of a total of three products, that opens a modal with a table to allow users to compare the selected products. The TrailTack rubber outsole provides good traction whether conditions are dry or damp, supported by the DNA LOFT v2 midsole that moulds to the ground for better stability and adds a plush feel to the ride.So please don't be fooled by the exaggerated 8mm heel-to-toe drop of this shoe — in no way does it feel like you're running in heels. We completely agree and ask you to give this shoe some time to break in before tackling a major outing.

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The stiff rock guard and thick midsole allow this tank of a shoe to take on challenging trails and demanding races, all while offering the support, comfort, and stability necessary for endurance feats. Seventeen years later, he’s still pressing forward, bringing you the 16th iteration of the new and improved Cascadia. In the name of trail protection, the Cascadia 16 sacrifices nearly all of its sensitivity and ground feel. A Ballistic Rock Shield protection plate prevents small stones and rocks from creating discomfort underfoot whilst the gusseted tongue stops any pebbles or grit from entering the shoe.By submitting this form, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e. From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. If you couldn't tell by the number attached to this shoe, the Brooks Cascadia 16 is just the newest version in a long line of trail runners. Icons caret-sm-white star-half circle-drag icon-checkmark-nocircle icon-envelope Left Arrow Scroll down Scroll down close Expand Scroll down quote-marks squiggle Play Play Pause Pause long squiggle squiggle 1 close filter-icon Info Compare Compare Selected Information Check Icon Plus Icon Minus Icon Check Icon Check Icon sOBXn1ayHSpTDLWsite turnto.