Customer Reviews Brooks Cascadia 15

There is an odd feature in the shoe that causes a popping as you walk.

Sadly this update of the Cascadia 14 changed the design of the shoe and they no longer fit. My regular size was too short and the 1/2 size up was too wide.

Typically wear the Dyad for road walking and general daily use. It's too clunky especially in a double wide and a bit slippery for trail use and chores. Was looking for a trail sneaker with a wider sole to accommodate bunions on the big and little toes. While the upper stretches around the bunions, the sole ends in the midst of my deformed metatarsal heads. According to Brooks: "In regards to the mesh upper, increasing one width option does not make the shoe itself larger, but only adds around 3/8" inch to the upper material to provide more space. If you wanted more sole, I would recommend going up to a double wide. Unfortunately, we do not make the Cascadia available in a women's double wide, however you might be able to try a men's wide option. Just subtract 1.5 from your women's size to get your accommodating men's size." Also the upper fabric is very thin. The combination of the thin fabric and the thick flared sole doesn't make sense to me for hiking. Brooks says, "In regards to having the sole flare out more, it is to allow for more surface area under the foot to provide more stability as you're walking on uneven surfaces." This is counterintuitive--wouldn't you want to be able to react to rocks and roots by bending around them? The flared sole would plant your foot more evenly maybe, but the thin fabric would allow your foot to slide within the shoe, right? I can't test this out, though, without damaging the shoes and being unable to return them. Wish there was a naturally-shaped low-cut hiking shoe that accommodates bunions and is cushioned, in larger women's sizes.

Wanted to love these because I'd heard so much about this Brand. They were supportive, but I felt they looked a little TOO supportive....like orthopedic shoes. Color was just not right. My toes also went numb after wearing them a while, so it's back to the drawing board for me.

I was surprised by these shoes and not in a good way. Rock hard and with minimal cushioning. I don’t think feet will be happy in these and definitely not mine, so back to Zappos they go. Come on, Brooks! Make us a road shoe that puts up with gravel and mud but has the stability and cushioning of the Adrenaline.

I have worn Brooks Cascadia for several years and loved them. I got the Cascadia 15 late September 2020 and they are already tearing and loosing their support after just five months and I have put fewer miles on these than previous pairs. I won't order this brand/style again. So disappointed.