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Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
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Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

Item # 780012

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Cushioned for running on tough trails, Brooks Cascadia 4 shoes feature adaptable posts to adjust to terrain irregularities and provide stability.

  • Durable synthetic leather/polyester mesh uppers with microfiber overlays are lightweight and airy for quick drying and quick draining
  • Polyester linings absorb and disperse moisture for enhanced comfort; removable insoles add cushioning
  • BioMoGo midsoles feature a special polymer compound formulated to resist compression and rebound more quickly than standard EVA
  • Midsoles also feature a natural additive that encourages faster breakdown in landfills
  • Medial and lateral Pivot Posting system helps outsoles adapt, offering stability on uneven surfaces
  • Silicone-based HydroFlow® system at heels and forefeet features fluid-filled center chambers that damp shock
  • Forefoot Ballistic Rock Shields protect feet from sharp rocks
  • HPR Green outsoles are made of high-density carbon rubber for outstanding durability and feature aggressive lugs for maximum trail bite

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

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Item 780012

Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleTrail-running
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperPolyester mesh/synthetic leather/microfiber overlays
LiningPolyester
MidsoleFoam polymer alloy/silicone pods
SupportRubber and EVA compound
OutsoleRubber
Running shoe typeTrail
Average weight24 ounces
Average weight - metric0.68 kilogram
GenderMen's

Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
 
5.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Good traction (5)
  • Rugged (5)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stabilizes foot (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mixed terrain (5)
    • All weather conditions (4)
    • Grass (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Competitive athlete (4)
    • Arch Type:
    • High arch (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    May

    4

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    gOOD TRAIL SHOE - ON MY SEVENTH PAIR

    By BUD

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Traction
    • Rugged
    • Stabilizes Foot
    • Tred good on snow mud

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • Crosscountry
      • Grass
      • Mixed Terrain
      • Snow
      • technical trails

      Comments about Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      By far, the best trail shoe I have used in 20 years. Great for all terrain from the desert to the high peaks. Have done lonnngggg trail races with no blisters or other problems, even when my feet were wet. Can be worn in a tough 50 mile trail race or further after five miles to break in. No complaints.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      29

      2009

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awesome Traction and Good Fit

      By TonyTiger

      from Minnesota

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • All Weather Conditions
        • Grass
        • Mixed Terrain

        Comments about Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        Great shoe, good traction on hilly technical conditions. Plus when running in muddy conditions the traction lugs go not hold mud. Brooks shoes tend to fit me good due to I have narrow ankles.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Low Arch

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        12

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        great all around trail running shoe

        By bikesmuch

        from Pittsburgh, PA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Rugged

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          These shoes work great for me. I wear a size 45 shoe, and the 11.5 fits me perfect. I live a 1/2 mile from the park where I normally run and these shoes have been perfect for the short road run and then 5-10 miles on mixed trails of packed earth and a little gravel. They feel light to me and they're very comfortable. Even if I were to run more on the roads, I think these shoes could handle it.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • High Arch

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          27

          2009

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          3rd. Pair of Cascadia's

          By TonyTiger

          from Minnesota

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight
          • Rugged
          • Stabilizes Foot

          Cons

          • Foot Beds Break Down

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Grass
          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          Great Trail Running Shoe. Good Traction especially in mud and technical descents. The only issue is the foot beds do breakdown a little prematurely, but are easy to replace with an off the shelf footbed.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Low Arch

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          1

          2009

           
          5.0

          Great shoes for all trail conditions

          By Skip7

          from Oakland,CA

          About Me Competitive Athlete

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Rugged

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All Weather Conditions
            • Grass
            • Mixed Terrain

            Comments about Brooks Cascadia 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            I run the trails here in th SF/Oakland Bay Area. We have a challenging and beautiful trail network here and these shoes handle all the conditions fantasticaly. From fire roads to single track to vertical accents and descents the Brooks Cascadia 4 nails it. These shoes actually got me out of my TNF Rucky Chucky's. Wore them for a recent 50k and they were great. I better get another pair before Brooks messes them up with the next version. Oh they may even improve them, and that would be good too.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • High Arch

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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