Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Brooks Ghost Trail

Brooks Cascadia 19

€150

Brooks Ghost Trail

€150

Quick verdict

Brooks Cascadia 19

€150

The better pick if you want:

A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3 mm)

Brooks Ghost Trail

€150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (76 vs 73)
A lighter option (9 g less)
More cushioning (40 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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 Cascadia 19· leads in 1

Grip

Brooks Ghost Trail· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
40 mmTop 9%
Lightness
301 g
292 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Brooks Ghost Trail

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (13)

Essentials

€150

2025

301 g

292 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical trails, rocky terrain, uneven surfaces

Road, gravel paths, light trail

Technical trail running, mountain running, long trail sessions

Road-to-trail running, daily training, light trail use

Cushioning

6 mm

8 mm

34 mm

40 mm

28 mm

32 mm

DNA LOFT v3 cushioning with adaptive stability system

Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning for soft, smooth transitions

Protective cushioning with stable, controlled ride

Soft, high-stack cushioning for daily training comfort

Grip & protection

TrailTack Green rubber outsole with high-traction lugs

TrailTack Green rubber with 3 mm lugs for wet and dry traction

Ballistic Rock Shield and reinforced toe cap

3D-printed toe cap and mudguard

Aggressive multi-directional lugs for technical grip

Low-profile 3 mm lugs for road-to-trail versatility

Upper & fit

Durable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays

Soft, breathable air mesh with protective overlays

Traditional laces, neutral fit with adaptable stability platform

Traditional laces, neutral fit with secure heel lockdown

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On the terrain

How Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Brooks Ghost Trail 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 Cascadia 19							54
Brooks Ghost Trail							46

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

Brooks Ghost Trail81

Cushioning40/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Brooks Ghost Trail?

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

Which is newer, the Brooks Cascadia 19 or the Brooks Ghost Trail?

Both came out in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$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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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 Cascadia 19· leads in 1

Grip

Brooks Ghost Trail· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
40 mmTop 9%
Lightness
301 g
292 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

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Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Brooks Ghost Trail

Brooks Cascadia 19

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