Brooks Caldera 8 vs Brooks Cascadia 19

Brooks Caldera 8

€150

Brooks Cascadia 19

€150

Quick verdict

Brooks Caldera 8

€150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (78 vs 73)
More cushioning (38.5 vs 34 mm heel stack)

Brooks Cascadia 19

€150

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (11 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Brooks Caldera 8· leads in 1

Cushioning

Brooks Cascadia 19· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
34 mm
Lightness
312 g
301 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Caldera 8 vs Brooks Cascadia 19

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Essentials

€150

2025

312 g

301 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths

Technical trails, rocky terrain, uneven surfaces

Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races

Technical trail running, mountain running, long trail sessions

Cushioning

6 mm

38.5 mm

34 mm

32.5 mm

28 mm

DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride

DNA LOFT v3 cushioning with adaptive stability system

Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs

Protective cushioning with stable, controlled ride

Grip & protection

TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs

TrailTack Green rubber outsole with high-traction lugs

Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection

Ballistic Rock Shield and reinforced toe cap

Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces

Aggressive multi-directional lugs for technical grip

Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays

Durable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays

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Traditional laces, neutral fit with adaptable stability platform

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On the terrain

How Brooks Caldera 8 vs Brooks Cascadia 19 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Brooks Caldera 8							53
Brooks Cascadia 19							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Brooks Caldera 872

Cushioning37/40
Lightness10/35
Smooth roll25/25

Brooks Cascadia 1967

Cushioning29/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: Brooks Caldera 8 vs Brooks Cascadia 19?

For value comparison: The Brooks Caldera 8 ($150) provides premium features compared to the Brooks Cascadia 19 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Brooks Caldera 8 or the Brooks Cascadia 19?

Both came out in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+15

Better than Brooks Caldera 8 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 78)
A lighter option (37 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 38.5 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+12

Better than Brooks Caldera 8 at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 78)
A lighter option (37 g less)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+8

Better than Brooks Caldera 8 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 78)
A lighter option (26 g less)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Caldera 8· leads in 1

Cushioning

Brooks Cascadia 19· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
34 mm
Lightness
312 g
301 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

Average

Brooks Caldera 8

Brooks Cascadia 19

Brooks Caldera 8 vs Brooks Cascadia 19

Brooks Caldera 8

Brooks Cascadia 19

Quick verdict

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