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Cascadia 12

Cascadia 12
Trail · Neutral
Above average (62%)

Shoe details

Weight
12 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$130
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (62%)

Rated better overall than 62% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 62% 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

Above average (62%)

Durability

Excellent (94%)

Value

Good (76%)

Cushioning

Good (72%)

Comfort

Above average (69%)

Appearance

Average (44%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 62% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Above average (62%)

Trail Shoes

Better than 63% of 391 trail shoes ranked.

Above average (63%)

Cascadia Family

Worse than 58% of 10 cascadia family ranked.

Average (42%)

Brooks

Worse than 68% of 218 Brooks shoes ranked.

Below average (32%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Cascadia 11.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks Cascadia 12
Brooks Cascadia 19
Nike Wildhorse 10
Cascadia 12
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
12 oz M
9.7 oz M
9.3 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
34/28mm
38/28.5mm
Drop
1mm
6mm
1mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Q3 Newest
2025 Q2
MSRP
$130
$180
$165
Best price
—
$149.95
$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Above average (66%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (69%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (72%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (94%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (44%)
Above average (61%)
Exceptional (100%) Best appearance
Value
Good (76%)
Good (73%)
Exceptional (99%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

5 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 5 reviews

Disappointing durability

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

I have loved every version of this shoe. Handles adverse terrain well while not feeling too clunky. The only downside is that I blew through the upper within the first 150 miles. This was a problem with the previous version as well.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5

Brooks Cascadia 12

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Excellent, durable trail shoe. Good grip and rock plate to tackle varied single-track terrain. A little heavier than some trail shoes, but the most durable of any trail shoe I've ever worn.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Incredible Trail Shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I run maybe 75 miles a week almost all on trails (except in the winter). I absolutely love this shoe. The traction is incredible especially on steep, rocky descents. These shoes are just ridiculously comfortable for runs over 3 hours. If they have one flaw, it is that they are a bit heavy and I wouldn't wear them for shorter races or workouts.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Good trail trainer

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I have been really happy with the shoe. It isn't anything fancy but it has performed well on the rocky and mountainous trails of the southwest. It has enough support and cushion for longer runs 16+ miles. The break in time was quick and the heal support didn't rub my haglunds too much. I would buy again for sure.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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