Brooks Cascadia 18 IntroductionThe Cascadia line by Brooks is known for being a medium cushioned, do-it-all trail shoe. They have many protective features that make them a great option for mountain environments. Great for both running and hiking, you don’t need to be a serious trail runner to receive the many benefits of this shoe.Some specs include 11.1 oz in the weight department and 8mm in midsole drop. The weight is on the heavier side for comparable trail shoes but the midsole drop is typical for what you’d find in other models. The Cascadia is also offered in a GTX, or GORE-TEX version as well if you prefer a waterproof shoe.A price point starting at $140 will get you into these shoes and also give you a few other options within the Brooks lineup or elsewhere.Brooks Cascadia 18 ImpressionsBrooks sticks to what they know with this latest version of the Cascadia. This shoe is built for adventure which could be different things to different people. The most obvious activity is runni...
