Brooks trail lineup

Current lineup2026 edition

Men’s edition · 7 current shoes

Brooks keeps its trail range small and clear. The Cascadia 20 is the protective all-rounder, the Caldera 8 the max-cushion shoe for long days, and the Ghost Trail a road shoe adapted for gravel and easy paths. The Catamount Agil is the fast short-race shoe, and the plated Cascadia Elite is Brooks's ultra racer.

Door-to-trailRoad first, then the trails
DailyOne shoe for most trail runs
Long runLong days out, cushion and protection
TechnicalRocks, roots, mud, steep ground
RaceUnder 50K
Ultra50K and longer

Every Brooks trail shoe

Every current Brooks trail shoe

Pick for Door-to-trailAlso good for Daily

Feel confident venturing off-road in the men's Ghost Trail shoe. Our versatile new shoe is a hybrid that delivers cross-terrain features for trail and road.

Why for door-to-trail: The Ghost's smooth road feel with trail lugs, made for gravel, park trails and buffed singletrack.

301g8mm drop3mm lugshigh cushion
Pick for Daily and TechnicalAlso good for Long run

The Cascadia 20 is a trail running shoe built for technical and varied terrain, defined by its Vibram Megagrip outsole and balanced cushioning.

Why for daily: Protective, stable and grippy, now with more cushion: a dependable trail shoe for most days.

Why for technical: A flexible rock shield, Vibram Megagrip and a stable base make it Brooks's shoe for rough ground.

306g38/32mm stack6mm drop4mm lugshigh cushionDNA FLASH v2 (nitrogen-infused)
GTX version of Cascadia 20

The Cascadia 20 GTX is a waterproof technical trail shoe built on Brooks' stable all-terrain platform with a GORE-TEX upper and Vibram Megagrip outsole.

323g6mm drop4mm lugsmoderate cushionNitrogen-infused DNA FLASH v2
Pick for Long runAlso good for Door-to-trail and Ultra

Ultra-cushioned trail-running shoes are always ready for your next adventure. Don't miss the Caldera 8 with enduring comfort, plush cushion, and an adaptable ride made for long-distance runs.

Why for long run: Brooks's most cushioned trail shoe, plush and stable for long days on mixed terrain.

301g6mm drop4mm lugsmax cushion
Pick for Race

The Brooks Catamount Agil is a lightweight, plated trail racer built for fast efforts on technical terrain over distances up to 50k.

Why for race: Light and plated, built purely for speed in trail races up to the marathon.

218g6mm drop4.5mm lugsmoderate cushionNitrogen-infused DNA FLASH v2
Pick for UltraAlso good for Long run and Race

The Brooks Cascadia Elite is a premium carbon-plated trail racer built for ultra-distance and technical terrain, pairing DNA GOLD PEBA cushioning with a Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole.

Why for ultra: Brooks's trail super shoe: PEBA foam and a plate that stay comfortable over ultra distances.

267g40/34mm stack6mm drop3.5mm lugsmoderate cushioncarbon plateDNA GOLD 100% PEBA
Also good for Daily and Race

Check out men's trail-running shoes with responsive cushion and superior traction, made to tackle vertical trails at top speed.

269g6mm drop3.5mm lugsmoderate cushion