Brooks  Cascadia 19 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

King of the Trails

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hard to argue with Brooks trail shoes lately, and the Cascadia 19 - while perhaps not revolutionary - is more than good enough to keep propagating that legacy. While the Cascadia 19 is a bit more rugged than I “need,” they handle any trail I run on expertly. Road performance is good, if a little… odd. They’re not quite a road-to-trail shoe (nor are they marked to be one). For rocky and technical trails including in some pretty nasty state and regional parts, these worked extremely well. I even ran a workout (fartlek-type session) over some really steep terrain and the midsole excelled.

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Substance over style

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the way this running shoe feels. It has bounce and is so supportive. My feet feel great from the moment they go on, and continue to feel great throughout. The fabric is a very breathable mesh, which keeps my feet feeling well ventilated, but is poor for running in the rain (or even a slight drizzle). I will saw that my one knock on it is the color scheme is not very appealing. I actually have an expensive performance shirt that was a gift and a really great athletic shirt but the color is a little revolting, and these shoes match it PERFECTLY (the color scheme looks worse in person than in pictures). So you may struggle to fit this style into your wardrobe, but if you can (or you don’t care about the color scheme) your feet will really thank you!

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My Feet Finally Found the Perfect Partner for Trails

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to try Brooks Cascadia 19 for my trail runs. As someone who enjoys getting out on the trails but isnot a fan of the feeling of heavy shoes on my feet, I’ve been looking for a trail shoe that doesn't demand a break-in period. The Cascadia 19 checked all the boxes, with its light, mesh material for the upper being the standout feature; my feet stayed cool and comfortable even on a longer hike, and the grippy waffle pattern on the soles. I stayed steady on loose terrain, plus, the toe box is actually roomy enough for my toes to be comfortable. For me, one heel presses in a little tight on one foot, but honestly, that’s probably just something unique about my foot shape. Overall, these shoes slide on easily and feel good from the first step, making my weekend adventures a lot more enjoyable!

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Great trail runner

I was running in the Cascadia 18 which I loved, I just wished that it had a thicker stack for longer runs. The Cascadia 19 solved that problem. Same great shoe, with the extra comfort for longer runs. Provides excellent stability and traction on technical runs. I will be buying again.

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Solid durable trail shoe

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After several weeks of running and hiking in the Brooks Cascadia 18, they’ve become my go-to trail shoes. I started with a few shorter 4-5 mile runs, then took them on some tough, longer hikes down into the Grand Canyon, where I encountered a variety of rough terrain. Since returning from the GC, I’ve also used them for several 5-10 mile trail runs. What stands out is their durability—the shoes show almost no wear, even after handling the tough conditions that have quickly worn out other trail runners I’ve tried. The outsoles are exceptionally grippy, especially on rock and loose scree, which has made a noticeable difference in maintaining traction during steep or technical sections. Overall, these shoes offer a great balance of durability, grip, and support, making them a solid choice for both established trails and off-route scrambles.

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Great running shoe… for Trail

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These Brooks Cascadia shoes have quickly become a staple in my trail running rotation. The moment I put them on, they felt stable and ready, no awkward break-in period. The cushioning hits a sweet spot: it softens the impact on rocky or uneven paths without feeling too squishy or heavy. The traction really stood out. The lugs on the outsole dig into dirt and loose gravel with ease, and I never felt like I was slipping, even on light inclines. They’re clearly built for trail use, and they perform like it. The upper is breathable but still offers good structure and foot support, especially around the midfoot. Style-wise, I love the design. It’s modern but not flashy—clean lines, quality materials, and a colorway that looks good both on and off the trail. I do have slightly wide feet, and I wish I had gone with the wide version; I think it would’ve made an already good fit feel perfect. All in all, it’s a great trail shoe. If you run on mixed terrain or enjoy light hikes, the Cascadia delivers performance, comfort, and style in one solid package.

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Disappointed

0/5. I've been wearing Brooks since 2006 when they came out with the Trance. This shoe is the hardest I have ever had and is not on par with the quality I have come to expect of Brooks. I'm not sure I will buy another pair of Brooks after this pair. I have tried so many shoes from Brooks over the last 19 years and this is the first one that felt like it was already 'flat', and worn out by the time I put them on and did my first run in them.

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Solid comfort on trail or road

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really surprised by these shoes. I’ve never had much luck with past Cascadia models—there was always a pressure point or something that didn’t quite work for my foot. But the 19s are different. They’re well-cushioned, fit comfortably, and just feel solid overall. I normally run in supportive shoes like the Brooks Adrenaline, but on the trail, these neutral runners work just fine. I’ve put in about 25 miles so far, split between road and trail. They’re cushy, supportive, and stable underfoot, and never felt off balance on trails. They don’t feel heavy on pavement either. The mesh uppers are noticably breathable in this hot summer. The style is a bonus too—especially in the white colorway, they look good enough to wear casually. However, if your used to shoes with a visually aesthetic narrow profile, this may catch you off guard as they look a decent bit wider than other offerings. That said, I really like the room it provided my forefoot. Hate that claustrophobic feeling some shoes give me. Fit is true to size. Highly recommend if you're after a versatile, all-around running shoe.

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Amazing Trail Grip!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been putting these through the paces the last few weeks and they have awesome! I’ve done steep incline and decline, around lakes, over river rocks and even some on sidewalk and I’m really impressed with them. I’ll share a bit about how they’ve held up on different surfaces and the overall fit and look. One note is I have a forefoot strike and have used these primarily on single track dirt trails. First, these have been amazing for dirt single track trails. They have a good nubby base and it grips well carving through trails. This morning I went down an extremely steep dirt decline and it did not slip a bit. With other grippy shoes I have had that do well on dirt they have been slippery on rocks and pavement but these have done remarkably well. I am in Northwest Arkansas and run a lot mountain bike trails that have heavy use of rocks and I’ve had no problems with slipping. I would not use them for a pavement run, but they are not uncomfortable when I have some pavement between dirt trail. For fit, these are very comfortable shoes. They have a thicker body then some shoes I’ve worn and I was worried that would feel clunky but they are so light weight that I have noticed at all when I’m out running in them. They also have good thickness on the bottom and there has been no discomfort with the bumpy bottoms even on hard surfaces. I love the overall look of these - they are sleek and classy looking the grey parts on the toes have a bit of reflective look to them. If I had to choose one thing to complain about it would be that they are white shoes made for running in dirt so they do get dirty easily. That said, that has been less visible than I expected and they have been holding up great. One final call out - I have not run in mud with these yet but I’ve experienced a lot less climbing up on the bottom and rocks getting stuck then I have with other shoes.

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