I’ve been using this trail runner since version 17 and have always loved it. But I must say the redesign on version 19 is spot on. I have already exhausted a pair and on to my second pair.

Good Shoes With Excellence Potential

I used the Cascadia 19 as my last pair of shoes to finish my Pacific Crest Trail Thruhike. What I like about the shoe: - very good grip - lacing and tongue are thought through - durability of the sole - performance in extreme wetness (three days of consecutive rain, the cushioning only worn out a little and dried quite quickly) What I don’t like: - as with most hiking shoes the insole is so cheaply made that my toes started to hurt (10-13 hours hiking a day, might not be a problem during runs) - the shoe has the disadvantage (had the same issue with the Speedgoat 6) that on uneven ground it cuts into my ankles (was a problem as the trail is quite uneven/ slanted) - my biggest worry was that a stone would cut through the sole - this is exactly what happened as the sole has an unprotected soft part under the heel and I strike quite a bit with heels while walking- so towards the end I could pull a sharp stone out of the outer sole, that got stuck in the rubber - would definitely introduce a rock plate to prevent that from happening In general I think Brooks did a good job in the shoe and I understand why it is first choice for some Thruhikers - there are a couple of things to lift the shoe from a good to an excellent shoe though. P.S.: Review based on PCT Thruhikers and the last section in Washington

Like Them!

Have put over 100 miles in. Grip is great, just enough ground feel for me with adequate protection

Not as comfortable as I had hoped, disappointed to say the least

Cascadia 19 - Buyers Beware!

Purchased the Cascadia 19's to replace my pairs of Cascadia 16 and Cascadia 18. My intent was to use the new pair in walking the Camino de Santiago. Purchased the new pair 3 weeks in advance of my trip to allow more than sufficient time for breaking them in and getting used to the new pair. What a disaster!! Turns out the 19's (size EE) are narrower than both my 16's (size EE) and 18's (size EE). These rub on both sides of my feet causing soreness and blisters - exactly the opposite of what I had anticipated. Incredibly disappointing. I will be retuning these shoes under their 90 day warranty claim, but cannot until I get back from Europe using a different shoe brand. Not sure what to do with a Brooks' requirement to use any refund on another pair of Brooks. As I stated, very disappointing. Other buyers - beware!