Brooks

Cascadia 9

Cascadia 9
Trail · Neutral
Good (74/100)

Shoe details

Weight
11.7 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
28mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 47% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (74/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 47% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (85/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 73% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (81/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 62% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (73/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 43% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 39% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

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0/2

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 47% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Trail Shoes

Scores better than 43% of 399 trail shoes.

43%

Cascadia Family

Scores better than 46% of 10 cascadia family.

46%

Brooks

Scores better than 27% of 224 Brooks shoes.

27%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Cascadia 18.

Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.7 oz M
9.7 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
28/16mm
34/28mm
37/32mm
Drop
12mm
6mm
5mm
Release
2014
2025 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
$180
$155
Best price
$119.96
$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Average (47%)
Average (41%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (73%)
Average (54%)
Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (62%)
Below average (34%)
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (96%) Best durability
Excellent (93%)
Very good (86%)
Appearance
Below average (39%)
Below average (37%)
Good (76%) Best appearance
Value
Average (43%)
Average (53%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

jumbo jim · Apr 3, 2015

4/5

Overall

The shoe is a little heavy, I love the rock plate that makes trail running very comfortable without the overly thick cushioning.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

jumbo jim · Sep 9, 2014

5/5

Overall

The shoe has a great blend of responsiveness and comfort on a trail. I love feeling somewhat connected to the ground while not feeling every pebble under my feet. I also supinate and have been frustrated with the large amount of wear on the outside of my feet with previous running shoes. The Cascadia gives me a couple hundred miles more than other shoes.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

tbibb old trail runner · Aug 27, 2014

5/5

Overall

Best shoe ever for me. I am 71 and love trail running. Super comfortable, plenty room in toe box. Good fit for downhill running, no foot sliding forward. Shoe wight okay. Ore much better than a costly pair of Hokas. Excellent traction. Even wore them on a hike up Half Dome and no slipping. Thanks for such a great shoe for an old man.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5