Men's Cascadia 6

Comments about Cascadia 6:

I recently switched from addictions to Cascadia 5s. I loved the lightness and felt totally secure in these shoes for trail running after only a few workouts. The Cascadia 6s I bought to replace my 5s were up to snuff, totally comfortable, nice and light, and fit well with the same half-foot arch supports I had in my old pair.
The new shoes are not very springy in my first few workouts with them. I'm not sure yet if they need some breaking in, lack cushioning, or if I've just been tired.
I have had trouble getting the laces snug across the top of my foot. The elastic band between the eyelets and the upper seems like a gimmick. I instantly tighten my laces beyond the elastic limit of the band, and am left with an odd fit instead of tension control from the band. I don't know if you removed this feature on the Cascadia 7s, but you should!
Thanks for great shoes.

Comments about Cascadia 6:

walking my dog for an hour each day

Comments about Cascadia 6:

I was a big fan of the Cascadia 4 and 5. In fact, I still wear them casually and to work in the yard. However, I was very disappointed with the Cascadia 6.

I first noticed the lack of forefoot cushioning within my first or second run in the shoes. I assumed that my feet hurt because I was running on a firmer surface. However, after approximately 6 weeks of running dirt roads and trails, I developed capsulitis and extensor tendon pain in both feet, especially in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals. I'm not sure if the injury was caused by the DNA cushioning breaking down too quickly or the upward curvature of the shoe, but it took several trips to the podiatrist and months of little running to recover. Needless to say, I was very disappointed and am still searching for a trail shoe that was as good as the Cascadia 5.

Comments about Cascadia 6:

With only four marathons to go this year to capture the 50 states, I'm unwilling to take any chances on injuries. The Cascadia is and has been my preferred just-get-out-and-run shoe for all terrain. They will be my trail shoes for Delaware/Stumpy's Marathon.

Comments about Cascadia 6:

I wear these shoes for everything. They feel great on my feet and provide good traction. Keep up the good work, Brooks. I wish they had some solid colors such as brown, gray, tan or black to go better with casual clothes.

Comments about Cascadia 6:

I really like how they look. I had high expectations of the Brooks brand and these shoes lived up to all of my expectations.

Comments about Cascadia 6:

I wasn't that impressed after my first 10 miler on the trails. The shoes have a good relatively light feel, but they felt alittle unstable. I put in my power step insoles for my second run ( a 24 miler on trails in the rain) and they did great. As with any new shoe it takes some time to get them fitted correctly. With 24 miles or muddy wet feet I had no blisters or hot spots. My smartwool socks may have helped, but that run sold me on the cascadia 6

Comments about Cascadia 6:

Have been wearing Adrenalines for trainers for years. Cascadias were VERY comfortable from the 1st time I put them on, & they stay that way on very flat and very fast trail runs or really hilly trails up to 11 miles. I'm 185# and have high arches so comfortable shoes are hard to find. I wear full-length arch supports that fit great in this shoe. Traction is great in these shoes, although i do wish they weighed a little less.

Comments about Cascadia 6:

i have to wear orthotics/inserts and have not been able to get back to the gym ruptured achelles tendon
i find the 5 more comfortable than the 6 wonder if i would like the cascadia 7 better than the 5
they are light weight and breathable
everyone likes the color i got the blue ones
they just are not as comfortable as the 5
I would recommend brooks to a friend not the 6

Comments about Cascadia 6:

Awesome shoe other than having NO ARCH support. They have great cushion, traction, and stability, not to mention they just look cool. I go complements on them all the time. BUT, There is a huge void of space where brooks usually has something for your arch. I cant ware them at all, they kill my feet and my shins.