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Compared from 71 real runner reviews

Brooks Cascadia 19 vs New Balance Minimus Trail vs Brooks Caldera 7

Side by side from 71 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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91 signal

35 reviews

85 signal

23 reviews

71 signal

13 reviews

In short

Plush, grippy trail shoe liked by wide-footed and ultra runners; a few fans dislike the softer feel.

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Runners mostly use it for ultras and long trail days with good results, but some find it narrow or short.

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Specs

Weight
303 g (10.7 oz), men's
Stack height
35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm
Weight
224 g (7.9 oz), men's
Stack height
Not listed
Drop
4 mm
Weight
300 g (10.6 oz), men's
Stack height
39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm

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