Customer Reviews Brooks Cascadia 16

Not crazy about the color but the fit is good. Works great on the trails.

I typically wear the Ghost in 2A (narrow),but wanted a trail shoe this round as I?m mostly running trails. The Cascadia doesn?t come in 2A and is too wide. It is also not as cushioned as I?d hoped for a trail shoe, but still does the job. I?ll keep looking for a narrow, neutral trail option.

I had the Cascadia 13 in the past and loved them as much as I love these shoes. The only reason why I gave them a 4 star review is because the top area when the shoe laces touches always seems to tear fairly quickly (maybe from rubbing shoelace rubbing on the shoe). I?ve only work the show about 5 times and it is already starting to wear down. It?s doesn?t cause any performance issue, just cosmetic. The show does break in fairly easy and it not bad looking for a trail runner.

I got a women size 7.5 Wide, like some peope's reviews mentioned it's stiff specially the top part, yes, I agree with that but it only took me a little while to break into it. I have already wore it for hiking twice and actually I quite like it and it seems durable than Altra Lone Peak 6. Except one thing, it maybe too warm due to the durable materials, but will see if it's bearable in summer. There's something else, not much color choices for women, and availability of majority sizes seemed running out. Women's shoes color isn't attractive than men's. I want to a shoes color I like in men size 6 (equivalent 7.5 for women size), but men's shoes size doesn't come with 6. The selection is too limited.

Like the overall fit and width

I'm new to trail running (just moved from NYC to the mountain west), and I tried on a bunch of brands at my local running store - but as soon as I put on the Cascadias, I instantly clicked with that Brooks fit that I know and love. My road shoes are Ghosts, and slipping these on confirmed that my feet are made for this brand. I enjoyed these shoes on hikes and short runs, with zero break-in period...but the first time I tried to take them on a longer run, I got a horrible blister on my right arch. I've never dealt with arch blisters before, so it came as a nasty surprise. My store suggested swapping out a pair of Ghost insoles, since the Cascadia insole arch is apparently higher and a bit rougher than what I'm used to, and the issue instantly disappeared. It's a bit annoying that I now need to keep track of insoles, but I'll take it for shoes that otherwise work for me. One note on sizing for people who are new to trail shoes: my store recommended that I go up a half size from my regular road shoe size (which is a half size above my street shoe size), no matter which brand I was trying on. Apparently trail shoes have less stretch, or something like that. In any event, going a half size up seems to be working for me. (For the record, I'm a street size 6.5, a 7 in my Ghosts, and 7.5 in the Cascadias.) In summary - I like these shoes as a new trail runner who's loyal to Brooks, so long as I have an extra pair of my normal insoles kicking around. I can't speak to other reviewers' comments about differences from past models, but if you're a fellow Brooks fan who's just getting into trail running, these seem like a solid bet. I'm excited to run my first trail race in them later this month.

I am a Brooks fan but the pair that I bought through the mail has a short tongue and does not feel balanced. It does not feel comfortable all the times. The bones of my feet hurt at times. This did not happen with older Cascadia pairs that I have.

Nice and comfortable on my cross country running.

I have a high instep and these seem to hurt a little at the top of my foot. After a mile or two they do settle. I love the grip for muddy and snowy runs. Feet stay warm in the cold. I bought these online because they were on sale and had nit tried Brooks before. I went to a running store and found out I need wide in Brooks shoes, so I am guessing that is the issue with the top of my foot feeling pinched.

Good fit overall but stiff, especially to the arches. May just need broken in. Wearing for trail walking/hiking, not running. Been a Brooks fan for several years so will give these shoes a chance to prove they are ideal for hiking.

The cushioning on this shoe is amazing! I am keeping them- but btw the toe of the shoe is larg for its size and they are a soft top - like a road running shoe- not supported on top of foot for a serious trail

Going by your size suggestion I ordered a size up (6.5 to a 7.5). Much too big. Returned and got a 6.5, my normal size and they still feel big. I'm wearing them inside the house to see if they are just different or too big. I'm normally a 6.5 in new balance and adidas. I liked the price and funky color of these but I'm. It sure about the fit.

The cushioning on this shoe is amazing! I am keeping them- but btw the toe of the shoe is large for its size and they are a soft top - like a road running shoe- not supported on top of foot for a serious trail

Going by your size suggestion I ordered a size up (6.5 to a 7.5). Much too big. Returned and got a 6.5, my normal size and they still feel big. I?m wearing them inside the house to see if they are just different or too big. I?m normally a 6.5 in new balance and adidas. I liked the price and funky color of these but I?m. It sure about the fit.