Brooks Cascadia 19

The Brooks Cascadia 19 is a rugged trail running shoe with adaptable stability, DNA Loft cushioning, TrailTack rubber, and rock protection designed for technical trails.

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€150

Pricier than 47% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 301 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 34 mm
Forefoot Stack: 28 mm

Best for: Technical trail running, mountain running, long trail sessions

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

Balanced profile: around the category average in every spec.

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

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€150

2025

301 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical trails, rocky terrain, uneven surfaces

Technical trail running, mountain running, long trail sessions

Cushioning

6 mm

34 mm

28 mm

DNA LOFT v3 cushioning with adaptive stability system

Protective cushioning with stable, controlled ride

Grip & protection

TrailTack Green rubber outsole with high-traction lugs

Ballistic Rock Shield and reinforced toe cap

Aggressive multi-directional lugs for technical grip

Upper & fit

Durable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays

Traditional laces, neutral fit with adaptable stability platform

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On the terrain

How 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.

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Brooks Cascadia 19							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Brooks Cascadia 1967

Cushioning29/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Hoka Challenger 8

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$150Score 93+20

Better than Brooks Cascadia 19 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 73)
A lighter option (26 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+17

Better than Brooks Cascadia 19 at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 73)
A lighter option (26 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+13

Better than Brooks Cascadia 19 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 73)
A lighter option (15 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Brooks Cascadia 19 with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Brooks for the ultimate trail running experience.

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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

Balanced profile: around the category average in every spec.

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

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Brooks Cascadia 19

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