Brooks - Cascadia 11 GTX
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"Cascadias happen to be the other shoe I got that fit really well. ... these + the brooks cascadia are the most comfortable."
"I've since switched back to a more traditional shaped hiking shoe - Brooks Cascadias and like them much better."
"The current models don’t have that and feel great."
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"Cascadias are super durable. ... When I was a letter carrier they were my shoe of choice- you could often find last year's model on sale, and the outsoles held up much better than many other brands over time."
"I have over 400 miles and showing little wear."
"I’ve been impressed with how much better they hold up to rocks than the speedgoats did! ... I’ve had 2 pairs and I keep thinking the mesh on the front is going to rip but it’s still fine…idk what they make it out of but it’s impressive"
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"Great hiking shoes too. ... I summited Mt. Bierstadt (CO 14’er) in Cascadias, which was around 6.8 miles and like 2670~ feet of elevation gain with light scrambling. ... Also summited Tallac in Tahoe, and Storm King in Olympic NP, in Cascadias. ... And plenty of much longer but less vertical hikes in them"
"These shoes never slipped once and I tested them in a bunch of spots. Toes straight down, to the side and backwards."
"I trail ran in Brooks Cascadias for years... and loved them."
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"They grip like a lizard."
"These shoes never slipped once and I tested them in a bunch of spots. Toes straight down, to the side and backwards."
"They’re super grippy"
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"I prefer a stiffer sole for walking over roots and uneven rocks ... personally really liked the Brooks Cascadia for the additional support."
"have always protected my feet at all distances (up to 50 mile)"
"I really like the brooks cascadias due to... how the toe box is protected. ... I run in very harsh, rocky (sharp rock) and lots of cactus/thorny bushes. ... I sneed the toe and rock protection over comfort ... The cascadias toe protection has really impressed me"
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"Cascadias are GREAT shoes if you don't plan on running further than 5 miles. ... midsole is deader than my wife in the sack."
"cascadia's never felt broken in to me, they remained really stiff"
"the cushion wasn’t enough for my knees"
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"When water gets into a goretex shoe, it stays there, as waterproofing works just as well at keeping water in as out."
"I haven’t had luck with the GTX versions because they still have eyelets that actively let rain in!"
"I haven’t had luck with the GTX versions because they still have eyelets that actively let rain in!"
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"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib."
"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib. ... He was bloody from slipping and falling."
"due to shallow lugs, they're comically bad on the mud we get in the UK outside of summer."
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"The Atacama desert ate up my new Brooks Cascadias in one week."
"first hiking trip and lots of chunks missing."
"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib."
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"they were too narrow in the toe box causing me to get blisters on the outsides of my big toes."
"they were too narrow in the toe box causing me to get blisters on the outsides of my big toes."
"my toes were rubbing on the top of the shoe."
Brooks Divides are considered road to trail shoes. I actually do the same thing but I bought a dedicated pair of Brooks cascadia GTX as my vacation running and everyday shoes/boots.
r/trailrunning • Looking for train running shoes that can be used for regular streetwear ->Make sense just keep track of wear and tear on the shoes. Might be a little harder since you obviously aren’t tracking the mileage just walking around all day. I travel with a pair of Brooks Cascadia as my wearing around and running shoe while I’m on vacation. Brooks Divides would make a lot of sense if the terrain of your race supported those shoes.
r/ultrarunning • Is this a bad idea? Using trail running shoes for ultramarathon and walking ->Scott Jurek set the world record on the AT in just 46 days wearing ....... Cascadias. That says a lot about their capability and ruggedness.
r/PNWhiking • Brooks Cascadia ->I have both versions. wear the GTX in the snowy conditions only with heavy socks. rest of the year the regular cascadias. Scott Jurek set the world record on the AT in just 46 days wearing ....... Cascadias. That says a lot about their capability and ruggedness.
r/PNWhiking • Brooks Cascadia ->Scott Jurek set the world record on the AT in just 46 days wearing ....... Cascadias. That says a lot about their capability and ruggedness.
r/PNWhiking • Brooks Cascadia ->I have both versions. wear the GTX in the snowy conditions only with heavy socks. rest of the year the regular cascadias. Scott Jurek set the world record on the AT in just 46 days wearing ....... Cascadias. That says a lot about their capability and ruggedness.
r/PNWhiking • Brooks Cascadia ->Same here I got the last year model cascadia gortex on sale and they have been a hell of a solid trail shoe and the gortex keeps me dry and warm even during my Canadian winter
r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->I like the mud as well but the high alpine is closed until June! Love the NNormal, these are the Tomir 2, didn't really like the first model which had a weird-ish fit but these are my favorite trail shoes ever. Super comfortable with great durability. I have 800+km on them now and feel like they can keep going for at least 1/3 more. Only shoe as durable I've owned were an older model of Brooks Cascadia that are now long gone.
r/trailrunning • Anyone else missing the summer already? ->I wear my Brooks trail running shoes when the course is wet. They are Gore-Tex, so great for wet turf, but still let my feet breathe, unlike some waterproof golf shoes.
r/golf • good golf shoes, that are not golf shoes ->Ever since I switched to wool socks (Darn Tough), my feet are barely sweaty. I wore a pair of Brooks Trail goretex shoes during my trip to Vietnam last month and I was fine. I’ve worn them in cooler climates as well. Obviously everyone is different in terms of how much they sweat. But try wool socks if you haven’t already.
r/onebag • What is your one shoe to rule them all? ->Oldhead here. Still a devotee of the Brooks Cascadia for this kind of stuff in the Cascades. If my foot fit the La Sportiva last I’d probably have a different answer.
r/trailrunning • Favorite trail runner that can handle off-trail travel, scrambling? ->Try them on first. The soles are so padded and thick they are a little unstable on steep rocky trails. They are so cushy they can make me trip walking on a sidewalk if I’m not accustomed to them. I bought a pair and they stayed in a closet after one use. Later, I had a severe painful sprain which took 6-months to heal and they were a godsend because the softness helped me be active while healing. They are weird shoes and very very soft.
r/hiking • Can trail runners really be used for hiking ->Most trail runners dry super fast. When temps are above 25°F or so, wool socks will keep your feet warm in trail runners even when a little damp. Shoes that dry fast are better than shoes that advertise being waterproof but never dry if they do get wet, and retain tons of sweat in all 4 seasons.
r/hiking • Can trail runners really be used for hiking ->I hike around 1500 miles per year on steep rocky trails (I live next to a mountain). I only wear trail runners because many are durable, affordable, light, and breathe well. If they get wet, they dry fast too. “Hiking” shoes are always hot and heavy in comparison. Wearing boots will make your ankles weak, just wear light shoes that fit well, breathe well, and have good grip. My favorites are Brooks Cascadia and Merrell Nova. Trail runners have a lot of variety. Many are ultra light and fall apart. Many are so cushioned that you can’t feel the ground under your feet and the soles are so pillowy you’ll trip. Some are waterproof/gore so they are super hot and sweaty and never dry if they do get wet. Try them on at a store and get a feel for what is “just right.”
r/hiking • Can trail runners really be used for hiking ->I wear my brooks cascadia for all trail running , works fine , no need for 10 pairs , I think it’s getting to deep in the weeds to have that many pairs
r/trailrunning • Up to 9 models of trail shoes and still looking... ->Brooks Cascadia
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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