Brooks Cascadia 11 GTX

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Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

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Reddit IconKoebel-guy
11 months ago

I am a similar size runner. 6’2” and 185. A bit of a heal striker. I really like Brooks Caldera and Cascadias. The Caldera have a bit more cushion. 100s of miles on a pair of Cascadia 11s that I wore until they disintegrated last year. Just bought the Calderas and I really like them. I find the Cascadias a little more narrow in the toes than the Caldera. Both work well in a number of different conditions.

Reddit Icon05778
12 months ago

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

Reddit Icongiant_albatrocity
3 months ago

I ran with GTX brooks cascadia shoes, ankle gaiters, and kathoola exospikes when I lived in New England. Worked great. Feet were warm and dry while I always felt sure footed.

4 months ago

I ran through the winter in New England, and I did fine with Brooks Cascadia with goretex and ankle gaiters, along with kahtoola exospikes. My feet generally stay pretty warm, so insulation wasn’t necessary.

Reddit IconMeilleurChien
5 months ago

I'm happy with the Brooks Cascadia GTX, no longer fear the wet morning grass. For winter I more often turn to Oboz Sawtooth II Low and have older mids for deeper snow.

Reddit Iconstellardroid80
5 months ago

I’ve had GTX versions of the Brooks Cascadia and Saucony Peregrines, both great shoes with good grip.

Reddit IconYortman17
7 months ago

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

Reddit IconPlayful_Panda6425
6 months ago

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.

Reddit Iconsoudainlevide
6 months ago

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.

5 months ago

I had a few pairs of Hokas and enjoyed them but durability is a major issue. Same thing with Salomon really. My only durable shoe in the pas has been a pair of Brooks Cascadia. Today I've moved on to NNormal Tomir 02 and I find much more comfort, grip and durability than Hokas - just a thought! On to my third pair!

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