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Cascadia 11

Cascadia 11
Trail · Neutral
Below average (34%)

Shoe details

Weight
11.8 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
27mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (34%)

Rated worse overall than 66% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 66% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Below average (34%)

Durability

Very good (84%)

Value

Average (55%)

Comfort

Average (51%)

Cushioning

Below average (38%)

Appearance

Below average (29%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 66% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Below average (34%)

Trail Shoes

Worse than 66% of 391 trail shoes ranked.

Below average (34%)

Cascadia Family

Worse than 83% of 10 cascadia family ranked.

Bottom tier (17%)

Brooks

Worse than 89% of 218 Brooks shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (11%)

Pros & Cons

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Cascadia 6.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks Cascadia 11
Brooks Cascadia 19
Nike Wildhorse 10
Cascadia 11
Cascadia 19
Wildhorse 10
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Lightest / Lowest price / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.8 oz M
9.7 oz M
9.3 oz M Lightest
Stack
27/17mm
34/28mm
38/28.5mm
Drop
1mm
6mm
1mm
Release
2017 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
2025 Q2
MSRP
$120
$180
$165
Best price
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$149.95
$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Average (52%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (51%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (38%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (84%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (29%)
Above average (61%)
Exceptional (100%) Best appearance
Value
Average (55%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (99%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

3 reader reviews

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Showing 1–3 of 3 reviews

Allround tank

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Good allrounder, especially for mixed undergrounds and door-to-trail runs. I have actually used it a lot on the roads and the outsole held up pretty well. You get a lot of shoe in terms of cushioning and weight which makes them suited more for longer runs. Be aware that the outsole has little to no grip on wet rocks and roots which is unfortunate because the shoe fit with gore tex would be ideal for bad weather.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Dependable, Fashion-Proof Trail Shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Here's the beauty of running in Brooks Cascadias as your trail shoe: they don't change. I've owned countless pairs over the last decade+ and they all deliver pretty much the same experience: neutral fit, wide toe box, respectable trail outsole that can also hold up to a few miles of road, and enough ruggedness to take solid trail pounding, unlike some other brands I can think of. (Looking at you, Altra!) What do I mean by "fashion-proof?" Let's list the trends that have popped up in shoe tech over the years: barefoot-like running, super-squishy shoes, no heel-toe drop, and I'm sure some others I've forgotten. Well, the Cascadia completely ignores those and keeps on doing its thing. And here's the trick: you can take advantage of this. Once you know the Cascadia works for you, the next time you need a pair, just go online and buy the cheapest out-of-date model you can find in your size! Who cares if it's the newest one? It'll be the same damn shoe--just a good, neutral, reliable trail shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5