Brooks  Caldera 8 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had the Caldera 8 for a few weeks now and I’ve gotten so many compliments on them while running! The bold colors are really fun. They also fit true to size for me. I love the tread on these shoes… it’s wintertime here and I tend to get a little nervous running on wet pavement in the cold for fear of hitting an icy spot. These have awesome traction and I feel very stable and safe running on snow or wet pavement. The wide toe box is really nice and my feet feel secure without being constricted. The fabric is very durable and easy to clean. They’re currently in my shoe rotation, but I’m finding myself choosing these over my other shoes all the time!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been wearing these for a few weeks now, and I’ve gotta say, they’re pretty amazing. The wide toe box is a total win, my toes finally have some breathing room, even on long hikes. The traction is seriously impressive too. Whether I’m on rocky trails or slippery paths, these shoes have me covered. And can we talk about the color? Bold and beautiful, they really pop! The only downside? I wish I’d ordered a half-size up. I’m usually a women’s size 10, but these feel a little shorter than most. So if you’re thinking about grabbing a pair, I’d suggest sizing up for a better fit. Overall, they’re awesome shoes – comfy, grippy, and stylish – just make sure you get the right size!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Normally Brooks run a little narrow for me. However, I was surprised to find these roomy enough. The Brooks Caldera 8 is an outstanding trail shoe that delivers top-tier traction and comfort in winter conditions. Whether navigating icy trails or tackling slushy, snow-melted paths, the grip is reliable and confidence-inspiring. I felt stable every step of the way, and the nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam kept my feet comfortable and free from soreness, even on longer runs. With winter in full swing here, I’ve been impressed with how well they handle tough conditions, and I can’t wait to test them out even more this spring and summer! Brooks running gave me this product free to try.

As a Caldera 6 & 7 fanatic, the 8s are not up to standard compared to the 7s. I love the stability Calderas offer on my ultras. Biggest issue is water & sweat retaining in the shoes. Never had an issues with past versions. After a creek crossing, these shoes would not drain or dry. Had soppy wet feet for miles which caused some blisters & extremely water logged feet. Now that the heat & humidity is up, I'm sweating and my shoes are retaining sweat causing squishy Soles & wet feet constantly. Love the traction on the technical trails but these shoes are useless if I can't run without having chronic wet feet from water or sweat.

These started to fall apart after one week on the camino. I had them for less than a month before the camino and walked about 10K/day for training. I would not recommend them to anyone. At this price, they should not fall apart so quickly. I'm going to see if REI will refund me. Even if they don't, I hope they will discontinue selling such a poor product.

I have this sneaker in the black and white option and I love the look of them!! I did go in store and try on a pair before purchasing, to get an idea of the fit, and I ordered a half size up (usually a 7, ordered a 7.5) The width is great, it's not narrow and not too spacious when I feel like I'm sliding around. The toes have room to wiggle and breathe! The feel of this sneaker is like walking on a cloud. The grip/tread is just right and it doesn't rub the back of my ankle like some sneakers do. Over all, I would absolutely order these again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Being a postpartum mom my trail running is scarce these days, but what I love about these shoes is they feel comfortable for anything from trails to just walks around the neighborhood. The grip on the soles is amazing, and I love the bright, modern colors for the trail shoes over most that are pretty neutral and bland. I would recommend going a half to full size up in this shoe! The toe box is wide which I love, but my toes were hitting the end of the shoe when wearing my regular tennis shoe size (so just size up and all should be well!)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve used these shoes for both running and hiking on dirt trails (with the occasional pavement mixed in) and right off the bat, I noticed how grippy the soles are. I felt confident that I wouldn’t slip on loose gravel or muddy spots. While they’re a bit more squishy than other trail shoes I’ve used, they still feel stable enough that I can feel the solid ground beneath my feet (rather than feeling like I’m floating above it!) I usually wear a size 7.5-8 (EU 38), and have these in a size 8. The toe box is pretty roomy, and since I have narrow feet, they feel slightly too wide for me. Overall, I think this is a good shoe for long easy trail runs. It’s a little bulkier than I’d normally prefer, but it’s undeniably comfortable. [Brooks Running gave me this free product to try.]

Overall, not bad. I have pretty much worn these everyday, whether it was for standard work hours or gym workouts and sometimes being on the trail (with my work hours, not as much but still some!). However, there are holes already where you bend your foot on the ball/flat area but on the top part - if this makes sense. Pretty much on any bending point in the shoe is forming holes at the top. I haven't had shoes do this, personally, as I often wear out the soles first but usually within 2-3 years. I also tend to take care of my shoes as best possible. Since I personally don't know how to fix shoes, I may have to get a new pair pretty soon, as these double as work shoes.

I am a size 8 in regular shoes, I got these in 8.5 in the Misty Blue/Coconut/Chateau and they fit perfectly. I’ve been running 8-mile trails weekly in these, and they’re fantastic—super comfortable right out of the box with no break-in period. The traction is excellent (rain and muds and roots tested), and they’ve stayed comfortable and supportive run after run. Highly recommend for anyone wanting reliable trail shoes. I wish they came in more colors. The white toe box can get pretty dirty.