Customer Reviews Brooks Cascadia 14

If you liked the previous iterations of this shoe, prepare to be disappointed by the Cascadia 14s. For one, the sizing is completely different from previous models. I ordered the same size in that I’ve been wearing in 2 previous pairs of Cascadia 13s and the new ones are way too roomy. The toe box is so large that your foot slides around inside the shoe. Also, there’s way more room in the heel of the new model. I’ve been reduced to walking over technical sections of trail that I previously run because I’m so concerned about my foot moving in the shoe and slipping. Probably the most annoying problem with the fit is the resulting blisters. Prior to these shoes, I’d logged more than 500 miles this year in Cascadia 13s without a single blister. My first long run in these shoes, I got blisters on the inner part of each foot. I’ll use these shoes until they wear out but I’ll be shopping for a new trail shoe after this, and probably not from Brooks.

The first thing I would like to point out with these shoes are the toe box. For me I noticed the toe box tapers in very quickly and is much narrower than the ghost or the adrenaline shoe line from Brooks. I tried wearing my normal size am I normal width and found after a short 30-minute walk the width of the shoes were too narrow. I was hesitant to go up a wider size because I thought it would be too large of a shoo-in vol. I tried out the shoes today for 15 minute recovery run and and pleasantly surprised at how well they fit. If you find that you are getting a good length in the shoe but your toes are feeling a little crunch or uncomfortable after wearing them try looking at a wider option. I do wish there were more color options available for people who are purchasing wider shoes. Gray and blue combo isn't terrible but I really loved the orange color. With that being said I'm also truly impressed by The Rock plate and the lugs provided. I did not have any trouble walking in the snow and felt like the sticky outsole made a huge difference in gripping the ground and not being concerned about slipping period and the rockleigh definitely provided that extra Comfort when going over gravel and larger rocks. I honestly didn't feel any of the uneven terrain or anything to make my feet feel uncomfortable. Other than the narrow toe box and the lack of colors for wider feet the shoes pretty amazing!

This is my 9th pair of Cascadia’s. Obviously I like this shoe and I especially love the fact that they are available in 2E width now. That extra width in the toe box goes a long way after the first hour of running. This is a great trail running shoe!!!

Extra room in the toe box is great -- better fit than the "lopsided" long hikes shoes that have become so popular. Have done Adventure racing, Ironman,. marathons, trail running and lots of backpacking. Best so far for lightweight comfort and breathability with traction sole for rocks. I am buying another pair

If you’re a brooks lover you’ll love this trail shoe. This was the first pair of trail shoes I’ve purchased. Little to no break in time. Plenty of cushion. Color of the shoe much better than previous versions. Good tread. Fits true to size. Great product.

I am a Brooks fan and have several pair of Brooks sneakers and I like the color scheme of the new Cascadia 14. Fit is good overall but I don't care for the sewn-in tongue. Cushioning is good but not overly soft.

I've been wearing Brooks for about a year and have the 11's. In this style the toe box was too big and the heel slid around. Sadly I have to return.

True to running shoe size in length, but roomy everywhere else - including the heel. I did an 18 miler on hard single track out of the box and stopped several times in an attempt to lock my foot down comfortably. No bueno. As a result, my foot never felt secure - like it was riding on top of the shoe. I also found the mid sole very stiff and eventually resorted to altering my stride to more of a heel strike in order to smooth out the ride. I was really excited about this iteration of the Cascadia but it simply didn't work with my particular foot shape and running style.

I had a pair of the old Cascadias for years and loved them. These are very different. Much much wider than the previous ones. Not great if you have a narrowish feet. I’ll be returning them. Thanks Zappos for the 30 day Runtime Guarantee!

I ordered the EE, but they were not true to that fit

fit well out of the box. looks great, fells great looking to get great wear as well

This is my second pair of the 14s. I have been wearing Brooks Cascaidas for over 10 years. I think I started with the 6s. They are great shoes, very comfortable, hold up well to trail running and are good for just everyday casual wear.