Brooks

Caldera 2

Caldera 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.9 oz
Release
2017 Q4
MSRP
$140
Drop Height
4mm

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Above average (82/100)

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Overall

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Value

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Comfort

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Durability

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Ranks above 55% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Ranks above 36% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Trail
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q4
2024 Q4 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$140
$165
Best price
$149.99 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (68%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (69%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (78%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (55%)
Above average (65%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (36%)
Below average (27%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (75%) Best value
Above average (68%)
Good (74%)
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Caldera

Anonymous runner · Jul 21, 2018

5/5

Overall

Great, flexible trail shoe. Comfortable and fits well. Only thing is they tear very easily, especially in the toe box.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5