Brooks - Catamount Series
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"I've run in Brooks Catamount for everything from one-hour Sunday runs to 35-milers, including several races that were insanely wet and muddy. Paired with Feetures trail socks, I've never had a single problem."
"Go with the catamounts. ... Been doing so for 2.5 years. ... Get you a girl that can do both"
"It also runs pretty well on the road, so it's pretty versatile as a road to trail shoe or just strictly trail."
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"The Catamount 3 makes (me at least) go faster downhill. It's unlike any running shoe I've worn before."
"they are my default racer"
"for smoother/faster stuff switch to the Catamounts ... Love them."
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"comfort on my feet for 30 miles even without a crazy stack height"
"I rarely come across a shoe which fits like a glove, figuratively speaking, immediately at the first try."
"FWIW I did full 100k in the cat 3 with no issues. ... Fine actually! Didn’t need to swap them once."
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"Great ground feel and plenty of protection."
"they give me too much confidence on technical descents compared to my actual technique."
"They are the most stable show I have"
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"No Vibram but the rubber of the 3 feels pretty sticky."
"they give me too much confidence on technical descents compared to my actual technique."
"loved them for their grip in all conditions"
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"Apart from its outsole not being as grippy as the one on the Salomon Speedcross shoes I used to wear"
"All in all a really great shoe of it‘s not muddy."
"its outsole not being as grippy as the one on the Salomon Speedcross shoes I used to wear"
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"Catamounts were horrrrrendous for me. ... I could barely walk let alone run a mile and a half without getting the worst shin splints I've ever had."
"I rolled my ankle badly with them last weekend though. ... They are the most stable show I have, they give me too much confidence on technical descents compared to my actual technique."
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"although it is a little narrow"
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"I used Catamounts for my 50 miler last weekend in the San Juans and they’re great, but on their last life"
"on their last life"
"you’ll wear the lugs out more quickly on the road"
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"Did a VK in them though and the heel slippage was so bad I thought I was gonna start bleeding from the chafe"
"the heel slippage was so bad I thought I was gonna start bleeding from the chafe"
I wear the Brooks Catamount and I'm really happy with it!
r/trailrunning • Female runners - what’s your favourite cushioned trail running shoe? ->Some already said, but I'd look at the: * Topo MTN Racer 3 - tried them on in store and thought they felt great * Brooks Catamount 3 or 4 - I run in the 2's right now and have the 3's waiting in the wings. This is my favorite trail shoe, although it is a little narrow. * Nike Zegama 2 - I didn't like them because I thought the heel drop felt like too much for the trails and would cause stability issues for myself. Foam felt great though. * North Face Summit VECTIV Sky 2 - heard good things about this one that's about to come out. The one might go on sale soon. * adidas Terrex Agravic 3 - heard good things but too narrow for me * adidas Terrex speed - heard good things but too narrow for me * nnormal kjerag - heard good things and is a sustainable brand * Altra Monte Blanc - heard good things from people who have no heel slippage problems, although the heel didn't work for me at all
r/trailrunning • Want a faster shoe but love Topo Ultraventure ->I used Catamounts for my 50 miler last weekend in the San Juans and they’re great, but on their last life
r/ultrarunning • On Cloudultra Pro - outsoles post-108K ->Im ~85kg and found that i prefer firm and responsive when running (short) races, with a not-too-stretchy upper. I think the brooks catamount could be a good option - they feel fast, stable and sturdy (i have the 2’s). The kjerags works well for me too i must say.
r/trailrunning • Looking for a Trail Running Shoe for Short Races – With Enough Support for a Heavier Runner ->You might have luck with Brooks Catamount or Cascadias! They both are fairly narrow and have a protective rock plate. I also love Topo Mtn Racers- they have a wider toe box but are narrower everywhere else, and they have vibram soles with great traction. As a general heads up, I have narrow feet too and swear by heel lock lacing- it’s been a game changer and prevents a lot of heel slipping!
r/trailrunning • Trail runners for hiking/running in the mountains ->I wear Glys and wear trail runners, if you just like brooks try the catamount 2s or 3s, great beginner trail shoes. If you are looking outside the brand I really like the Nike zegama 2s, I plan to wear those on my next ultra
r/trailrunning • Trail shoe advice for someone who loves Brooks Glycerine? ->I wear Glys and wear trail runners, if you just like brooks try the catamount 2s or 3s, great beginner trail shoes. If you are looking outside the brand I really like the Nike zegama 2s, I plan to wear those on my next ultra
r/trailrunning • Trail shoe advice for someone who loves Brooks Glycerine? ->I’ve had multiple pairs of both brands & have a pair of 1st gen Catamounts still. It’s a real hard choice, love my Catamounts. Also love my Triumphs!
r/trailrunning • Help me decide on my trail running shoes ->Go with the catamounts. Been doing so for 2.5 years. Get you a girl that can do both
r/trailrunning • Lightweight trail shoe that also doubles as a road runner? ->I have a broad forefoot and a narrow heel. Brooks has been good to me as well as La Sportiva. Prodigo Pros and Caldera 8 is what I am working with now. For faster nimbler shoe I have been using the Catamount. Not sure about this latest version, haven't tried it.
r/trailrunning • Shoe recommendations ->Idk if it’s a “heavy” enough option but I’ve enjoyed backpacking in the Brooks trail shoes. I wore the catamount for a 2 day 14-mile trip through the desolation wilderness in Tahoe and loved them. No blisters and felt a lot more nimble than my buddies in hiking boots.
r/trailrunning • Which shoes would you recommend for day hiking that aren't traditional shoes but not trail running shoes either? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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