Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Brooks Cascadia 20

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

Specification	Cascadia 19	Cascadia 20
MSRP	$150	$160
Weight	303g	306g
Drop	6mm	6mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	38/32mm
Lug depth	4mm	4mm
Surface	Trail	Trail
Primary use	Long Distance	Technical
Cushion	Moderate	High
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	—
Plate	None	Rock
Waterproof	No	No
Midsole	—	DNA FLASH v2 (nitrogen-infused)
Outsole	—	Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug technology
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Runners who want a stable, protective workhorse for long or technical trail miles.	Runners tackling long days on varied and technical terrain who want Vibram Megagrip traction and durable protection over long distances.
Avoid if	You want a light, responsive shoe for fast terrain or racing.	You want a light, low, agile shoe for fast technical running, or you run hot, since the upper traps heat.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Both Cascadias are heavy, protective trail workhorses at nearly the same weight (303 vs 306 g) and 6 mm drop, so neither is your pick if you want a light, agile shoe for fast terrain. Go with the Cascadia 19 for a moderately cushioned stable ride on long or technical miles, and step up to the Cascadia 20 if you want more cushion and Vibram Megagrip traction for varied technical terrain. Just note the 20's upper traps heat, so skip it if you run hot.