Brooks Cascadia 16 GTX Men's Trail Running Shoes, Black/Ebony/Cinnabar

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We could easily argue that the Brooks Cascadia 16 is one of, if not the most protective shoe in our testing lineup. Where this shoe falls short in terms of sensitivity and overall weight, it makes up for it in terms of stability and all-day comfort. Even though this shoe is incredibly stiff compared to others we tested, the vertical cutouts of the outsole allow the shoe's base to mold around roots and rocks for added stability in uneven terrain. Although these shoes are far from lead weights, they certainly do not feel as lightweight and airy as other models we tested.

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From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. The stiffness of the Cascadia 16 right out of the box may irritate many runners, especially those used to plush, modern trail shoes. This ultra-protective shoe is designed for the rigors of long trail runs, with a powerful rock plate and a more responsive midsole. While the upper includes four mesh ports along the side to improve drainage, most of the mesh upper is covered by a TPU film to improve durability. This lack of sensitivity will likely bother some runners — particularly those coming from a minimalist or track background — but is beneficial when you start to stack up miles.Please Note: Shipments sent outside of the UK are sold exclusive of VAT and may be subject to local import duties and taxes. So please don't be fooled by the exaggerated 8mm heel-to-toe drop of this shoe — in no way does it feel like you're running in heels.

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The grip afforded by the Cascadia 16 only supports the confidence inspired by its overall protection and durability.Icons caret-sm-white star-half circle-drag icon-checkmark-nocircle icon-envelope Left Arrow Scroll down Scroll down close Expand Scroll down quote-marks squiggle Play Play Pause Pause long squiggle squiggle 1 close filter-icon Info Compare Compare Selected Information Check Icon Plus Icon Minus Icon Check Icon Check Icon sOBXn1ayHSpTDLWsite turnto. From the stiff midsole and adaptive outsole to the wide toe box and neutral arch support, the design of this specialty trail runner all comes back to stability. Seventeen years later, he’s still pressing forward, bringing you the 16th iteration of the new and improved Cascadia. Already had Brooks Ghost 14 road shoes but wanted something for the winter park runs on muddy grass to give better grip. For some context, a 21mm stack height in the toes is thicker than the stack height in heels of more than a few shoes included in this review.