tldr; The Brooks Cascadia 18 has received notable criticism on Reddit (20% positive across 10 mentions). Research carefully before purchasing.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Brooks Cascadia 18
“I just ran in the cascadia 18s for the first time last week and I’m a fan! Not sure if it’s because they’re my first wide trail shoe or what. Felt the Achilles a bit but no soreness after. Excited to take them back out again!”
“People realllly like the cascadia 19’s. Totally revamped from 18.”
10 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026