Cascadia 19 Trail Running Shoe (Women)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] well rounded solid trail shoe for everyday hikes! I was so sad to return my Catamounts a couple months ago due to fit, went to RR retail to try on, not wanting to risk buying in the mail this time. Cascadia fit perfect, reminded me of my first pair back when they had the Pacific crest trail version (which I bought 3 of). This shoe feels familiar, nice cushy tongue, enough ground feel to not wonder if I will fall off too high platforms, great on loose rock, tree roots, hopping over streams, and no slip on granite. Light blue gets dirty easily (could you make a fun darker color), and when I visited the southwest, ended up with a shoe full of sand through the mesh. Thanks Brooks, I'm back in love again!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Trail runners for the win! I’ve been using these for hiking and couldn’t be happier with them. My previous hiking shoes gave me blisters every time I wore them, but these have been incredibly comfortable with zero issues. They perform great on rocky terrain and dry surprisingly fast after getting wet. Definitely recommend giving them a try!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I took these on a four-day backpacking trip through subtropical terrain with a lot of mud, rock scrambling, steep descents, and multiple torrential downpours. The tread performed exactly how I hoped it would, traction was excellent even in very difficult terrain and slippery conditions. I felt stable the entire trip. I liked that they gave me the freedom to comfortably switch between hiking and running whenever I wanted to pick up the pace on trail. As expected, since this is not the GTX version of the Cascadia, the shoes soaked through almost immediately at the first hint of rain. I did have to deal with wet shoes the following day, but I was pleasantly surprised that they dried on the 3rd day after despite the high humidity where I was traveling. I might consider the GTX version if you are expecting to hike in wet conditions. The shoes were incredibly comfortable overall. I did notice some heel slippage initially, but using the last lace loop completely fixed the issue and locked my heel in place. Most importantly: no blisters, even after four demanding days on trail.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I keep coming back to Brooks for the comfort and the right amount of cushioning! Not too much but not too little - just the right amount of support to help you get the long runs in! Especially for a trail run, you kinda want enough support that your feet won't be battered by the end of the run. I give it 4 stars because I can imagine there's a world where trail shoes don't have to feel like they are weight-y - it's minimal, but you definitely can feel the bulk compared to a Brooks road shoe. I literally wore these shoes right out of the box and onto a start line for a half marathon trail run and still got a decent time (1st in my AG!) while breaking these in! Step into something comfortable and step towards your next goal this year!