Brooks Cascadia Elite
Trail · Trail · Race
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedUnisex | 266.5 g | 6 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 11.5 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Unisex
Weight: 266.5 g · Drop: 6 mm
Reference size not stated
- Brooks Cascadia Elite · unisex · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 11.5 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 11.5 mm, compared with the advertised 6 mm.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-02
PebaxPlate
TrailSurface
About the shoe
A cushioned trail racer with PEBA foam and a shaped plate. Cascadia Elite combines grip with a rolling ride; testers differ on technical-terrain suitability, so check forefoot security and lace pressure carefully.
- Comfort
- 80/100
- Response
- 90/100
- Stability
- 86/100
- Cushioning
- 84/100
TrailRaceLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Pebax
- Plate construction
- Carbon-infused SpeedVault+ trail plate
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.2/5
- Terrain
- Trail
- Roles
- Trail · Race · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Advertised and measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 11.5 mm, compared with the advertised 6 mm.
- Midsole
- DNA GOLD foam made from 100% PEBA.
- Plate construction
- SpeedVault+ trail plate made from carbon-infused Pebax.
- Upper
- MATRYX woven upper with Kevlar fibres.
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip Elite rubber.
- Fit in testing
- RunRepeat found a narrow toe box; outsole width does not describe interior space.
- Test limitations
- Believe in the Run reduced forefoot slipping with tighter lacing, but reported pressure over the midfoot.
Sources: Brooks ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Believe in the Run ↗