Unisex Cascadia Elite

Plated trail racer for sub-ultras to ultras.

$275

Color: Star White/Bluefish/Black

Shoe size:

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Top features

Pebax SpeedVault+ plate

DNA GOLD cushioning

Vibram Megagrip Elite

Description

The Brooks Cascadia Elite is a unisex trail racing shoe built to be a force of nature from mountain peak to podium. A carbon-infused Pebax SpeedVault+ plate sits between layers of DNA GOLD 100% PEBA cushioning to help sustain speed. A Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole grips a variety of surfaces, wet or dry. A MATRYX engineered woven upper with Kevlar fibers holds the foot firmly in place while staying flexible.

Perfect for

Carbon-infused plate

Pebax SpeedVault+.

Springy cushioning

DNA GOLD 100% PEBA.

Race-day fit

MATRYX woven with Kevlar.

Features

Pebax SpeedVault+ plate. A carbon-infused trail plate between layers of PEBA cushioning, to sustain speed.
DNA GOLD cushioning. 100% PEBA foam: light and springy cushioning that propels you forward.
Vibram Megagrip Elite. Superior grip on a variety of surfaces, wet or dry, on race day.
MATRYX woven upper. An engineered woven upper with Kevlar fibers that holds the foot in place while staying flexible.

Size & Fit

Unisex sizing, per Brooks.
Race-day fit, per Brooks.

Open size guide

Materials

Upper: MATRYX engineered woven with Kevlar fibers.
Midsole: DNA GOLD 100% PEBA with a carbon-infused Pebax SpeedVault+ plate.
Outsole: Vibram Megagrip Elite.

About the brand

Brooks has been singularly focused on the run since 1914, channeling more than a century of biomechanics research into shoes built to keep you moving. From nitrogen-infused DNA cushioning underfoot to the trail-ready Cascadia and road-smooth Ghost franchises, every pair is engineered around how real runners actually move. At Mountain Sports, we love Brooks because they do one thing exceptionally well — dependable, well-cushioned shoes that turn everyday miles into something you look forward to.

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SKU 1000551D116

Size guide

Brooks Size Chart - Unisex Footwear

Brooks Sizing Chart

All gender ("unisex") Brooks styles match men's sizes per industry standards. Women typically wear one to one-and-a-half sizes up from their usual women's size in unisex styles.

Unisex Footwear Size Conversions (men's-based sizing):

US	UK	Europe
5	4	37.5
5.5	4.5	38
6	5	38.5
6.5	5.5	39
7	6	40
7.5	6.5	40.5
8	7	41
8.5	7.5	42
9	8	42.5
9.5	8.5	43
10	9	44
10.5	9.5	44.5
11	10	45
11.5	10.5	45.5
12	11	46
12.5	11.5	46.5
13	12	47.5
14	13	48.5
15	14	49.5
16	15	50.5

Width Options:

Width	Code
Narrow	B
Medium	D
Wide	2E
Extra Wide	4E

Fit tip: Brooks recommends a thumb's width of space between your longest toe and the tip of your shoe. Consider buying a shoe that is a half size up from your measured size.

Best for

Is this right for you?

Trail running

Brooks builds it for competitive trail racing, from peak to podium.

Not for: For everyday training miles, the Cascadia 20 is the better pick. Shop trail running shoes

Long runs

Brooks lists sub-ultras, VKs and ultras among its best uses.

Not for: Not waterproof: for wet, rainy runs, see waterproof trail shoes. Shop trail running shoes

Full spec sheet

Technical Specs

Weight	9.4 oz (267 g)
Heel-to-toe drop	6 mm
Cushion	Responsive
Upper	MATRYX engineered woven with Kevlar fibers
Midsole	DNA GOLD 100% PEBA
Plate	Carbon-infused Pebax SpeedVault+
Outsole	Vibram Megagrip Elite