Brooks - Cascadia 11 GTX
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"I put them in my ear, put the helmet on, then do one final “push” with my finger to seat them in my ear for the ride. ... The batteries die before they work out of my ear."
"they are so comfortable that both I and my husband have had to feel our ears to check whether we were still wearing them."
"Also super bonus I've never head banged with earphones this hard besides with these soundcores, they stick to me like glue even when I'm in a metal mood and I'm headbanging for a good hour."
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"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
"I forgot I had my fenix on and did a mud run. Didn’t even phase my watch. Literally dragged it through the mud and it just kept going."
"I've put them through the washer and dryer."
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"Got me through a week with everything Utah can throw at you - snow, mud, dirt, gravel, sand, slickrock, slot-canyon scooting, and the occasional stream crossing - and I never felt unsure of my footing."
"can be used perfectly well on the road/treadmill too ... are the only shoes I pack if I'm heading to mixed terrain running locales. ... I was in Palm Springs just last week & did some short but gnarly trails ([Bump & Grind](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bump-and-grind-trail)), a road run and a treadmill workout, all in the same pair of Xero's."
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. ... It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
"Mountain Racer 3 for shorter / technical or muddy runs."
"nothing beats underfoot feedback when it comes to feeling secure on scree and wild rock"
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"after a tough, rocky 100k my feet were fine."
"the cushiony soles save me from the metatarsal joint inflammation I sometimes got when carrying a full pack in Salomons."
"have always protected my feet at all distances (up to 50 mile)"
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"Way too stiff underfoot."
"All cushioning felt gone to me."
"I get a tight Achilles after running in them"
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"once the water is in it doesn't really leave."
"When water gets into a goretex shoe, it stays there, as waterproofing works just as well at keeping water in as out."
"I haven’t had luck with the GTX versions because they still have eyelets that actively let rain in!"
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"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib. ... He was bloody from slipping and falling."
"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib."
"due to shallow lugs, they're comically bad on the mud we get in the UK outside of summer."
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"The Atacama desert ate up my new Brooks Cascadias in one week."
"first hiking trip and lots of chunks missing."
"the tread filled up with mud. ... While hiking along narrow rock I slipped several times and finally cracked a rib. ... He was bloody from slipping and falling."
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"they were too narrow in the toe box causing me to get blisters on the outsides of my big toes."
"my toes were rubbing on the top of the shoe."
"they were too narrow in the toe box causing me to get blisters on the outsides of my big toes."
05778 0.2Brooks Divides are considered road to trail shoes. I actually do the same thing but I bought a dedicated pair of Brooks cascadia GTX as my vacation running and everyday shoes/boots.
Make sense just keep track of wear and tear on the shoes. Might be a little harder since you obviously aren’t tracking the mileage just walking around all day. I travel with a pair of Brooks Cascadia as my wearing around and running shoe while I’m on vacation. Brooks Divides would make a lot of sense if the terrain of your race supported those shoes.
MeilleurChien 0.2I'm happy with the Brooks Cascadia GTX, no longer fear the wet morning grass. For winter I more often turn to Oboz Sawtooth II Low and have older mids for deeper snow.
stellardroid80 0.2I’ve had GTX versions of the Brooks Cascadia and Saucony Peregrines, both great shoes with good grip.
Yortman17 0.2Same here I got the last year model cascadia gortex on sale and they have been a hell of a solid trail shoe and the gortex keeps me dry and warm even during my Canadian winter
soudainlevide 0.2I like the mud as well but the high alpine is closed until June! Love the NNormal, these are the Tomir 2, didn't really like the first model which had a weird-ish fit but these are my favorite trail shoes ever. Super comfortable with great durability. I have 800+km on them now and feel like they can keep going for at least 1/3 more. Only shoe as durable I've owned were an older model of Brooks Cascadia that are now long gone.
I had a few pairs of Hokas and enjoyed them but durability is a major issue. Same thing with Salomon really. My only durable shoe in the pas has been a pair of Brooks Cascadia. Today I've moved on to NNormal Tomir 02 and I find much more comfort, grip and durability than Hokas - just a thought! On to my third pair!
Playful_Panda6425 0.2I wear my Brooks trail running shoes when the course is wet. They are Gore-Tex, so great for wet turf, but still let my feet breathe, unlike some waterproof golf shoes.
tunafresh 0.2Ever since I switched to wool socks (Darn Tough), my feet are barely sweaty. I wore a pair of Brooks Trail goretex shoes during my trip to Vietnam last month and I was fine. I’ve worn them in cooler climates as well. Obviously everyone is different in terms of how much they sweat. But try wool socks if you haven’t already.
6010_new_aquarius 0.1Oldhead here. Still a devotee of the Brooks Cascadia for this kind of stuff in the Cascades. If my foot fit the La Sportiva last I’d probably have a different answer.
abqjeff 0.1Try them on first. The soles are so padded and thick they are a little unstable on steep rocky trails. They are so cushy they can make me trip walking on a sidewalk if I’m not accustomed to them. I bought a pair and they stayed in a closet after one use. Later, I had a severe painful sprain which took 6-months to heal and they were a godsend because the softness helped me be active while healing. They are weird shoes and very very soft.
Most trail runners dry super fast. When temps are above 25°F or so, wool socks will keep your feet warm in trail runners even when a little damp. Shoes that dry fast are better than shoes that advertise being waterproof but never dry if they do get wet, and retain tons of sweat in all 4 seasons.
I hike around 1500 miles per year on steep rocky trails (I live next to a mountain). I only wear trail runners because many are durable, affordable, light, and breathe well. If they get wet, they dry fast too. “Hiking” shoes are always hot and heavy in comparison. Wearing boots will make your ankles weak, just wear light shoes that fit well, breathe well, and have good grip. My favorites are Brooks Cascadia and Merrell Nova. Trail runners have a lot of variety. Many are ultra light and fall apart. Many are so cushioned that you can’t feel the ground under your feet and the soles are so pillowy you’ll trip. Some are waterproof/gore so they are super hot and sweaty and never dry if they do get wet. Try them on at a store and get a feel for what is “just right.”
Acrobatic-Yard-6546 0.1I wear my brooks cascadia for all trail running , works fine , no need for 10 pairs , I think it’s getting to deep in the weeds to have that many pairs
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