Brooks

Cascadia 20

Brooks' trusty trail workhorse: stable, protective and confidence-inspiring on rough ground.

What's new: Swaps DNA Loft v3 for bouncier DNA Flash v2, adds 4 mm of stack, moves to a Vibram Megagrip outsole and sheds about 11 g, on a narrower platform.

TrailBeginnersRocky terrain

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Where to buy the Cascadia 20

RRP around £145. Tap through for today's price.

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What it feels like

protectivestable
FirmCushionPlush
MutedBounceSpringy
LowStackTowering

Fit

True to size

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What the critics say

  • Very stable on rocks and roots
  • Durable
  • Heavy

Paraphrased from published reviews of this model and its line, refreshed monthly. Read them: RoadTrailRun.

Video reviews

Brooks Cascadia 20 | First Thoughts Believe in the Run 11k views

Brooks Cascadia 20 | Full Review Believe in the Run 11k views

The BEST Trail Shoe of 2026? (Brooks Cascadia 20 Review) Mountaineer Journey 8.9k views

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The numbers

Type
Trail
Weight
310 g
Heel stack
34 mm
Drop
6 mm
Plate
No plate
Support
Neutral

Men's sample size. New model: figures are early and get re-checked every month.

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