long distanceBrooks
Caldera 8
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.
$150MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- long distance
- Cushioning
- moderate
- Weight
- 301g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 0/0mm
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
4mm lugsSmooth trailUltra distanceMax cushionDoor to trailRecovery runs
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — not lab-tested.
Ride
Soft, plush max-cushion ride tuned for comfort over long distances rather than snap or speed.
Fit
Standard width only with a roomy, comfort-oriented fit suited to long time on feet.
Best for
Ultra-distance and long trail runs where sustained cushioning matters more than ground feel.
Avoid if
You want a responsive, fast shoe or need aggressive lugs for technical, muddy terrain.
- Cushion
- 5/5
- Stability
- 3/5
- Responsiveness
- 2/5
- Traction
- 3/5
- Protection
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.