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Brooks Caldera 8 vs Brooks Cascadia 20

Brooks Caldera 8

Brooks Caldera 8

$150
Brooks Cascadia 20

Brooks Cascadia 20

$160

Why is Brooks Cascadia 20 better than Brooks Caldera 8?

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Caldera 8 vs Brooks Cascadia 20

Feature

Brooks Caldera 8

Brooks Cascadia 20

150 $
160 $
BEST
312 g
BEST
298 g
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths
all trails, from smooth to technical
8 mm
BEST
6 mm
N/A
39 mm
N/A
33 mm
DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride
Nitrogen-infused DNA Flash v2 midsole
TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs
Vibram® Megagrip with 4 mm multidirectional lugs
Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
Engineered mesh with protective overlays
N/A
Removable sockliner
N/A
Traditional lacing, stable platform
Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection
Protective platform and toe cap
Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces
4 mm Vibram® Megagrip lugs
Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs
Stable and protective with more energy return
Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races
Daily trail training and long runs
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