Brooks Cascadia 4

April 2009. Reviewers praise the Brooks Cascadia 4 as an excellent trail-running shoe that provides dependable stability on a variety of terrain for efficient runners and mild overpronators. Testers find that this trail-running shoe performs well on mud and packed dirt, and has enough cushioning in the heel and forefoot for short runs on the road. The BioMoGo midsole, which biodegrades up to 50 times faster than traditional EVA midsoles, is praised for its comfort and durability. Most reviewers have nothing but positive things to say about the Brooks Cascadia 4, but one tester did find that the laces come untied rather easily. For serious overpronators, whose feet roll inward more than they should, reviewers like the Adidas Supernova Riot (*est. $100).

We found the best reviews of the Brooks Cascadia 4 at Runner's World and Running Times, where numerous wear-testers are enlisted to evaluate these Brooks trail-running shoes. Other fitness publications, like Fitness and National Geographic Adventure, also offer helpful reviews, although they are considerably less detailed. Canada-based Explore magazine has an extensive and detailed review penned by gear guide Ryan Stuart.