Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
Brooks Caldera 5 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
This product is not available.
You'll feel like you're running on the clouds, not the trails, in the men's Brooks Caldera 5 trail-running shoes. They boast adaptive cushioning to keep your feet supremely comfy on varied terrain.
Shop similar productsKey Details
Trail-Running Shoe Type
Rugged-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
4
Running Shoe Cushioning
Maximum Cushion
Rock Plate
No
- Monoloop engineered mesh uppers provide a secure and breathable fit
- Midfoot ghillies provide a flexible yet locked-in feel
- Midsoles made with thick BioMoGo DNA cushioning work with the outsoles' large grooves to adapt to changing trail terrain
- TrailTack sticky rubber outsoles with high surface–area lugs provide great uphill and downhill traction, even on wet surfaces
- Closeout
Imported.
View the Brooks Caldera Product LineView all Brooks Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 4 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 24 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 20 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Synthetic mesh |
| Lining | Synthetic textile |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.2 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Brooks Footwear - Men's
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| U.S. Women's | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | ||||||
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
Sizing Notes
Sizes along top of chart are U.S. Men's sizes. Correlating U.S. Women's sizes and EU sizes provided for clarity.
Buying Advice
Review this Product
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
Customer Images
Anonymous
Wow - Brilliant
3 years ago
Been a huge fan of Brooks for 25 years. Never swayed from the Beast. Tried the Caldera 5 and was pleasantly surprised. So good on the ankles and knees and even on uneven ground. Has amazing cushioning and stability. Will buy them again for sure!
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on Brooks Running Australia
jasonm
Portland,OR
Brooks is going downhill at an alarming rate
2 years ago
What is going on at Brooks these days? Their shoes are going from bad to worse. Since 2019, I have been annoyed with every shoe I've bought from them. Moving on after this Caldera pile of trash. Soles are so thick and rockered you will twist your ankle on every tiny lump in the trail. Tread pattern is built to wear out in less than 80 miles of trail, and has no side traction so prepare to slip if you decide to apply any left/right pressure. I settled for these since the new Cascadias are misery on your feet, absolute torture devices. Bring back the Cascadia 12s!!!
Age:35–44
No, I do not recommend this product
djr9000
OK, but with some minor niggles
3 years ago
Overall a good shoe but could be even better with a few tweaks. The forefoot area is a little narrow, coupled with the slightly hard and rough edged insoles led to a blister on the inside of the ball of my foot. The foam is nice and soft with good feel on the trail but a bit unstable, it can be easy to roll your ankle in more technical sections. Good traction from the lugs though in wet or dry conditions. Seems like they are making my feet roll inward too, as the foam has compressed slightly on the inside even though I'm not an overpronator. But overall a comfortable shoe for the 10-15km trail runs I've done, now that I've put different insoles in and know about their quirks
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on Brooks Running Australia
RyanV
Milwaukee, WI
Winter running
4 years ago
I bought the Caldera for winter slushy, snowy icy running. Traction is heads above other running shoes and the channels in the outsole help push away water and extra wet slush so the lugs can dig in. It has been a bit cold so my feet feel frozen all the time but breaking in the shoe around my house the sole felt supportive and cushioned. I am still breaking in the upper but it allows me to lace it as I need to and has little tabs for gaiters so I am eager to transition out of winter and hit the dirt this Spring. The fit was ‘normal’ and I wear a size 9 medium width as I would in other shoes as well.
Originally posted on brooksrunning.com
VMB30
Houston, TX
Top performance in rugged terrain
3 years ago
I ran a half marathon trail run in the Caldera 5. The course was a narrow trail in a dense forest river bottom with steep banks, roots and rocks. The Caldera 5 provided excellent traction and my feet stayed fresh and comfortable. Great shoe for cushion, support, and traction.
Originally posted on brooksrunning.com
THOMASB
South Euclid, OH
Great comfortable shoes... I've bought 8 pairs within the last 6 months
2 years ago
I went hiking in the mountains of San Diego and these shoes were extra comfortable and took the stress off of my knees as I walked the trails
Originally posted on brooksrunning.com
GiroG
Nashville, TN
Great shoes!
2 years ago
I run it for 6 miles , the support is great but needs a little wider size . Wish they have more colorful design choices.
Originally posted on brooksrunning.com
JohnP
Gilbert, AZ
2 years ago
Very Comfortable! But after 3 hikes in Arizona the soles are separating.
Originally posted on brooksrunning.com
DistanceRunner
Aliso Viejo, CA
Really good! But not great.
3 years ago
Overall, a great shoe. Comfy and cushy. Great grip a roll. Only 2 cons. First, lateral stability is still poor. A taco'd ankle is still a concern. A Runner's Tie helps a lot, but does not cure the issue. The other issue is the tread. Very grippy when the shoe is new. The tread wears out super fast. I have a few pairs that the upper looks new and the tread is gone. A stronger compound, something like the Catamount, would work. Especially in the center, mid to toe off. Fix the tread and the lateral stability, this would be a great shoe.
Originally posted on brooksrunning.com
TonyT
Columbia, MO
Caldera 5
3 years ago
I really wanted to like these shoes but just like the past two versions, they gave me blisters on the inside of my toe and forefoot. This happened with the previous two versions and I keep hoping it will get better when a new version comes out, but I keep having the same problem. I even tried sizing up but that didn’t fix the issue. The original Caldera was still the best version of the shoe in my opinion. I could run any distance, from a 5k to a 200 miler in them and they felt great. I feel like each new version has gotten worse.
Originally posted on brooksrunning.com
1 - 10 of 100 Reviews