The i-Run team says
Ideal for your long-distance trail training, the Brooks Cascadia 18 shoe for men combines comfort, stability, and protection for successful outings on the trails. Its technical strengths make it a high-performance partner on all types of terrain.
Cascadia 18, for what type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface?
This model is for all trail runners, whether they are beginners or experienced. It is accessible to all trail runners looking for a reliable and secure pair.
The Cascadia 18 accompanies you during your regular to intensive sessions (1 to more than 3 times a week).
Durable, it follows you confidently on medium and long distances during your outings on technical paths and trails.
The new Cascadia, what use?
+ Capable of offering you all-terrain stability and flawless protection against natural elements, it proves formidable on your mountain trail routes. Comfortable, it helps you progress at your own pace.
- It is not intended for your next ultra-trails; for this use, we recommend the Brooks Caldera 7, which allows you to string together the kilometers serenely.
Why choose the Brooks Cascadia 18?
An emblematic pair of the brand, it offers you multiple advantages:
- A perfect blend of stability and protection.
- A plate that enhances control on all terrains.
- Soft foam that softens impacts upon ground contact and boosts your propulsion.
- A grippy outsole with lugs suited for trails.
- Optimal traction on dry and wet surfaces.
- Good breathability over the kilometers.
- Eco-friendly design using recycled materials.
Cascadia 18 from Brooks, what's new?
This new version presents several improvements over the previous model, the Brooks Cascadia 17:
- Updated mesh inserts in wear zones: more durable.
- A new lacing system: more secure.
- More recycled materials present to reduce carbon emissions.
Characteristics of the Brooks Cascadia 18 running shoe
- Drop: 8 mm.
- Cushioning: Soft and lightweight, the integrated foam promises optimal comfort while perfectly absorbing shocks with each stride. It is paired with a protection plate in the midsole that ensures flawless stability.
- Upper (part that wraps the foot): Breathable and durable at the same time, it promotes air circulation for continuous ventilation. It effectively protects you from debris and uneven terrain thanks to its reinforcements.
- Outsole: It provides you with excellent traction on dry and wet surfaces. The 4.5 mm multi-directional lugs offer maximum grip while the large flexibility groove in the middle ensures a smooth foot roll even on rough terrain.
- Width D: medium
- Removable insole: ideal for hygiene reasons
- Made with recycled materials equivalent to 10 plastic bottles: eco-friendly
- Weight observed at i-Run: 302 g in size 42
Technologies
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Ballisitic Rock Shield
Protection against stone throwing and debris.
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DNA LOFT V2
Comfortable and durable cushioning, softer and lighter. A cushioning that absorbs impacts and offers plush comfort, kilometer after kilometer.
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Trail Adapt System
The Trail Adapt system combines a protective plate with an integrated midsole and an optimized outsole system for perfect stability on any terrain.
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TrailTack Green Rubber
The TrailTack Green Rubber technology provides optimal traction on both dry and wet surfaces and is made with 25% recycled content.
For who and for which use?
Discipline : Running
Gender: Man
Stability: Neutral
Use:
Regular
(once or twice a week)
Surface: Trails
Weight of runner: All
Shoe weight: 302g