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Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX

Our Review

Verdict Not Good: After testing the Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX for walking, running, and rucking on mixed terrain, these shoes fell short.

The Good ✅

• Brooks customer service and their 90-day “Try It On” guarantee are outstanding.
• I’m normally a fan of Brooks products and appreciate their overall quality and support.

The Not Good ❌

• The shoes run noticeably narrow, especially in the toe box and outer sole, causing almost immediate foot cramping during walking, running, and rucking.

• The cramping did not improve after multiple wears and different activities.

• Overly padded midsole feels mushy and unstable when navigating mixed terrain (grass, gravel, pavement, and obstacles).

• Lack of stability made them feel insecure under load.

• Only available in very limited color options.

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Product Description

The Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX is the waterproof Gore-Tex version of Brooks’ popular trail running shoe. It features a heavily cushioned midsole, Ballistic Rock Shield for underfoot protection, aggressive lugs for trail grip, and a fully waterproof Gore-Tex membrane. Designed primarily for trail running, it has an 8mm drop and a moderate toe box.

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