Brooks
Brooks Cascadia Elite
Plated Cascadia for race day. Lighter and snappier than the daily version.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 30 mm stack, cushion 3/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 22 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 25.8 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 71 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 71 BR / 51% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 8 mm drop, heel counter 3/5
Full specs
Drop
8 mm
Heel stack
30 mm
Forefoot stack
22 mm
Weight
278 g
Lug depth
4 mm
Plate
Yes
Waterproof
No
Foam
DNA FLASH
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 1.08 |
| Breathability | 71 BR |
| Drying potential | 51 % |
| Flexibility | 15.4 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 16.30 Nm |
| Heel counter | 3/5 |
| Energy return | 68.4 % |
| Shock absorption | 147 SA |
| Midsole softness | 26.5 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Tongue padding | 5.6 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Reflective elements | No |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (71.6 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Category-average height (25.8 mm vs 25 mm median)
True to size.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
In the review circuit
Questions before you race
Is the Brooks Cascadia Elite good for 100-mile races?
Solid. 30 mm stack, cushion 3/5. 100-miler readiness score 64/100.
Does the Brooks Cascadia Elite fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 71.6 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Brooks Cascadia Elite?
8 mm, with a 30 mm heel stack and 22 mm forefoot.
Is the Brooks Cascadia Elite plated?
Yes. Manufacturer confirms a plate is used. Race-day propulsion, less flex for slow trail.
Is the Brooks Cascadia Elite good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 1.08. Elite grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 73/100 (Great)
gritIngressRisk: 46/100 (Passable)
hotFootScore: 82/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 62/100 (Solid)
hundredMilerReadiness: 64/100 (Solid)