Men's Brooks Cascadia 7

I am a middle of the pack ultra-distance trail runner. I also wear orthotics. I have run in the Cascadia 5,6 & 7. Brooks made some great improvements with the Cascadia 7s . The a-symmetrical lacing system is more comfortable. They feel lighter on my feet. The tread is more aggressive. The cushioning is less pronounced than it was in the 5's but than not a bad thing. They still have great protection from rocks and roots without loosing the feel of the trail. Brooks got things right with this version!

These are a great update over the 6th edition! I have owned every Cascadia except the 4's, and these are are probably the best so far! I use mine for trail running and general trail use (hiking, scrambling, canyoneering, etc) and they never let me down. they are stable, protective, have good treads, and they dry quickly. They also last reasonably long, considering how much abuse they take. Plus, they look cool. I disagree that the lacing is a gimmick, it seems effective at taking pressure off the top of the foot when really cinched down (without feeling sloppy).

These are great shoes, I absolutely love them, they just feel so soft underneath while not being really cushy. The only thing I have to say that is negative (this is really picky there is just so much positive) is that I would be make sure to try not to wear these in the snow or with too much water because they do slide a little bit once you are in/out of the rain. That being said they are terrific and I will be buying 4 pairs of these shoes once the Cascadia 8's come out so I can enjoy these things long after my current pair wares out.

AS FOR THE PRICE ITS A BIT MORE AND ITS STURDY AND COMFORTABLE. GOOD DESIGN AND STYLE AND COLOR. I HAVE ORDER ANOTHER PAIR AND I HOPE THAT ONE IS GOOD TOO. SOMETIMES THE PRODUCTS ARE GOOD ON AMAZON BUT THE PRICE FACTOR IS MUCH HIGHER

I picked up an orange pair of these after completely destroying another brand's shoes in about six months. As I write this, I can see my Cascadia 7s by the door, caked in mud. Most, if not all of my running is on dirt trails, hills, and occasional pavement. I'm constantly on uneven outdoor surfaces, and foot protection is just as important as shock absorption to me. The first thing I noticed with the Cascadia 7s is the fit--they are especially comfortable across the tops of my feet, they breathe well, and have nice elasticity. The soles are designed to take a beating while stabilizing the foot, and they have excellent traction--the tread appears to run both ways, so it grips well going up, and going down slippery surfaces. There's a rock guard around the toes, which comes in handy when I'm occasionally banging into exposed tree roots, and they do a good job of keeping most moisture away from the foot. They're not completely waterproof, but they dry quickly after being in the rain or splashing into a puddle. As for shock absorption, if you're strictly a flat surface/pavement runner, these probably aren't for you. Each shoe weighs about 12.5 ounces, they have nice bounce and absorb impact well, but they're a bit sturdier/stiffer than a regular road shoe--that's the price of admission for the extra protection. Overall, I'm so impressed with my Cascadia 7s that I bought a second pair in the other color (green.) I expect to have these for at least a year, probably longer.

This update to the Cascadia has great lugging for traction, a nice wide toe box, and great rock protection. On the downside, it's a heavy shoe with gimmicky lacing.