Brooks - Cascadia 19 Wide

Altra will "train your feet". Just ease into them if you can. They'll make barely any difference if you are a forefoot striker. If you strike with the heel, check out cascadia 19s in the 2E and then if you can afford it rotate with the Altra Lone Peaks or Olympus 275 (make sure if the "Original" shape).

Brooks Cascadias are my favorites. They can do it all, and have always protected my feet at all distances (up to 50 mile).

I keep popping up in questions like this to recommend Brooks Cascadia. They’ve been my old reliable that I trust for any trail and any distance (farthest I’ve done is 50 mile). They have never given me foot issues. They’re admittedly not very exciting. They’re like the Toyota Prius of trail shoes (I also love my Toyota Prius).

Brooks Cascadia 18 wide is my favorite. They protect my feet and are comfortable and extremely reliable.

I put Velcro on my 19s for the gaiters because I also run burry trails. I also think it’s the best trail shoe I’ve ever run in, but I’ll update after my 100K this weekend.

I haven’t noticed that issue, but I have the wide version and my longest run in it was 15 miles. The only issue I’ve had is getting them wet with my own sweat in Texas humidity. They squelch like crazy and don’t seem to drain well. I’m going to try my darndest to keep them away from water.

I finished the 100K! It was definitely rough terrain pretty much the entire day. I tied the laces too tight for a long stretch, and there was lace bite. I retied them eventually and they went back to being comfortable. Got a blister under two of my middle toes right next to each other. I was clenching those toes a lot for some reason. The blisters didn’t affect my race, but would have been an issue in a longer race. Other than that, my feet came out unscathed. The toe bumper seems unsubstantial, but it absolutely saved me from a probable broken toe at one point. Except for the stretch when I laced the shoes too tight, I hardly had to think about my feet at all. I was steady cruising on that gnarly terrain all day. Came in well under my “A” goal, which was hopefully more of a testament to the purposeful training I’ve done this year (but the shoes came through).

I had several pair of the 16s and I got the 19s to replace my beaten-up 18s. The plush tongue makes it so *I* don’t feel the laces at all. I also did the heel lock lace loops. The 19s feel SO LIGHT to me compared to the previous versions. It feels like if my Glycerin 20s were made for trail.

It’s funny because “Glycerin 20 for the trails” is exactly how I describe my Cascadia 19s. I have two pair of Glycerin 20s as my daily trainers.

I will always pop up when this question is asked to recommend Brooks Cascadia wide. The current version is my favorite by far. I have yet to find a trail shoe that works better for my wide, flattish feet. I tried on the Speedgoat wide and knew immediately it wasn’t even close.

I love my wide Cascadia 19s. Best trail runners I’ve personally worn. Super comfortable. Finished my first 100k race in them. The Conversational Pace guys gave them a good review, including one of them calling it a great thru-hiking shoe.

Not yet. I have 100 miles on them. I was sparing them before my race my previous Cascadia versions had the midsole flatten out earlier than I wanted, but I’m hoping the DNA Loft v3 in the 19s holds up better than the v2 in the previous versions. Outsole still looks great despite my race being technical most of the day.

I’ve written several comments about the Cascadia 19 on Reddit already. They are my favorite trail running shoe (I don’t have too many options because of my wide feet). I’m able to bomb descents far more comfortably than in any other shoe I’ve worn. I completed my first 100k in them on mostly technical terrain. Cascadias always protect my feet, and this new version is no exception. It just happens to be the most fun version to run in IMO.

I always get the wide! I don’t even bother with trail shoes unless they have a 2e version.

I don’t know about the regular version. I always get the wide version. All Brooks wide shoes have plenty of room for my toes.

Brooks Cascadia 19 in 2E is what I just used a little over a week ago in a 50k and I loved it. I had previously only ran 12 miles in it before my race. I didn't think about my shoes one time during the race, which for me is a ringing endorsement.

**Absolutely!** I’ve got wide/voluminous feet too and know the struggle. A few trail shoes that have worked really well for me (or others in the same boat): * **Altra Lone Peak** – Foot-shaped toe box, zero drop, super roomy. Great for comfort and natural splay. * **Topo Athletic Ultraventure or Terraventure** – Similar to Altra with a wide fit, but with a slight drop and more structure. * **HOKA Speedgoat (Wide version)** – Surprisingly comfy once broken in. The wide version gives more volume than you’d expect from HOKA. * **New Balance Hierro v7 (2E width)** – Cushioned, roomy, and solid grip for trails. * **Brooks Cascadia (Wide)** – Good all-rounder with trail stability and comes in wide sizes. Make sure to try them on if you can—volume fit can vary a lot even among “wide” shoes. Good luck out there! 👟🌲

I just took my new Brooks Cascadia 19 out for their maiden voyage and I really enjoyed them. I had a pair of the 17s that I did not enjoy at all— too stiff, too clunky, no energy return— but the 19s are a huge improvement. They fit my feet well, have a moderate drop (6mm; 6-8mm is ideal for me), the uppers are super comfy, and they are so, so stable. I have ankle tendon issues (yes, I am diligently working on them with strength and balance training) so stability is super important for me, especially on trails.

I have had multiple pairs of cascadias different years. Always wore a size 12 with no problems. For some reason the 19’s feel tight. Anyone else experiencing this?

Have tried some On shoes and I think they aren’t very great for running in general. They look stylish though. Have been enjoying my brooks cascadia 19s for my daily trail running

94 ultra finishes @ 250 lbs. here. Dense foam is necessary, although I wouldn't overthink the cutting age foam thing. High arches = orthotics? The most recent version of Brooks Cascadia should be on the list. Nothing fancy, but they work, and I liked the bit of additional torsional stiffness for sidehilling. I also got along with the stiffer Hokas, although they didn't last long.

Another vote for cascadias. The 19s do come in wide too, alternatively you could try men’s for more width.

I’ve been trying through a couple of trail running shoes but seems like I’m always coming back to the Cascadia, it has been a great shoe for long days on my feet and enough stability for a good amount of technicality. I use them for both trail running and destroyed one pair hiking the Camino primitivo. Wondering if anyone has tried the 19 which Brooks launched in summer. I’m reading they added a bit more cushioning to the sole. If not - well I will once the GTX I ordered arrived 😎 Edit: took the babes for a ride - 14k, 300m steep climb on moderately technical terrain, muddy flats and a fast paved downhill. Omg such a perfect first fit (like all my Brooks shoes)! The 19 definitely a bit more cushioned as the 18, seemingly bridging between older Cascadias and the Caldera. But still firm enough to notice what’s going on beneath my feet. Stable enough to wobble over technical terrain. Love at first stride! 😻

I also orbited around a few different options and always come back to the Cascadia. Had some hopes on the Caldera but wasn’t wide enough for me.

When I tried them on I noticed a sliiiiiightly slipping heel but I can probably fix this with marathon lacing if needed.