Brooks Cascadia 11 GTX

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Sentiment score70% positive
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Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

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Reddit Icongiant_albatrocity
5 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.

4 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.

Reddit IconMeilleurChien
6 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
6 months ago

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

Reddit IconValuable-Driver5699
about 2 months ago

Came here to recommend Catamounts! I have Catamounts and Cascadia GTX (for mud/water), and my feet are MUCH happier in the Catamounts. For reference, on pavement I alternate between Ghost and Hyperion Tempo (which is very similar to the Catamount).

Reddit IconYortman17
8 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
7 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
7 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.

7 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!

Reddit Icon1ntrepidsalamander
8 months ago

Most people are fine starting with any trail running shoes. See what’s on sale and fits and start there. Brooks Cascadia are a nice place to start, but it depends on what’s comfortable for your foot shape. I only wear boots for snow now and average probably 500 miles a year.

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