Brooks Cascadia 16

I've worn Cascadia trail shoes for many years and this version is a nice improvement on past models. It is well cushioned but still firm enough for my needs. It also has great toe protection and grip. The holiday design model is a terrific perk.

I had been a Brooks Beast user for years but new styles were not the best fit. I bought a pair of OrthoFeet because of a trip to Europe that required lots of walking. I found shoe did not hold up to the wear and tear and company did not respond well to my criticism. Basically, they said too bad. I shopped around for another Brooks shoe and tried on many at local REI in Sante Fe NM. The Cascadia 16 was first choice and your company delivered on time with a competitive price. I am glad I made the purchase and hopefully the shoe model will hold up to my 150 miles per month on trail and road.

Really liking these shoes. The firm sole minimizes the jabs to the foot from rocks on the trail. The overall feel of the shoe is comfortable, and exactly what I needed to enjoy running again, Versatile for rail or pavement.

Tried them on at the store but didn't have my size so ordered and it arrived when expected. I have been using the same shoe for a lot of years and they wore well and were very comfortable.

I bought these trail shoes for 2 main reasons: 1) I needed a shoe suitable for both trails and roads and that means trail shoes. 2) I needed a stiffer sole with less flexibility aft of the ball of my foot. I noticed that when I wore my work boots for hours on end, my feet didn't hurt like they did even after a one-hour run. So I wanted to test the theory that it was because of the boots' stiffness. The rock plate in trail shoes provides both protection from rocks and such AND adds some stiffness. Result: So far so good! I've run next to rail roads and on rooted and non-level trails and my feet don't hurt. HOWEVER, The toe box is wider than I hoped for in a trail shoe. The non-level surfaces I run on highlight the sliding around. And because the laces begin so far up my metatarsal bones, it's hard to get them tight enough around the ball of my foot without cutting off circulation at my arch. That's my only critique.