Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX vs Brooks Cascadia 20 Women's GTX

Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX vs Brooks Cascadia 20 Women's GTX, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX	Brooks Cascadia 20 Women's GTX
MSRP	$180	$190
Weight	318g	289.2g
Drop	6mm	6mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	4mm	4mm
Surface	Trail	Trail
Primary use	Long Distance	Technical
Cushion	Moderate	Moderate
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	—
Plate	None	Unknown
Waterproof	Yes	Yes
Midsole	—	DNA FLASH v2 (nitrogen-infused)
Outsole	—	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug technology
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Runners who want a stable, waterproof shoe for wet and technical trails in cool conditions.	Wet-weather trail runs and hikes on technical, muddy terrain where waterproofing and secure grip matter most.
Avoid if	You want a light, lively shoe or need breathability in warm weather.	You want a lightweight, breathable shoe for dry conditions or fast efforts, as the GORE-TEX upper adds weight and traps heat.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Both the Brooks Cascadia 19 GTX and Cascadia 20 Women's GTX are waterproof, 6mm-drop trail shoes built for wet, technical terrain, so the real split is weight and price. Pick the newer Cascadia 20 GTX (289g, 190 USD) if you want a noticeably lighter shoe for muddy technical runs; stick with the Cascadia 19 GTX (318g, 180 USD) if you prefer a more stable, slightly cheaper option for long cool-weather miles. Neither breathes well, so avoid both for warm, dry running.