Side by side comparison: Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra vs Brooks Cascadia Elite

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$190$185$170$139$123

Unjustified

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 8Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 8Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Dynamic, bouncy ride
Excellent grip on dirt
Lightweight for stack
Narrow, restrictive fit
Minimal heel support
Limited technical stability

Specs

Best for4:30-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight270 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

A dynamic, lightweight trail super shoe excelling on runnable ultras but limited for technical terrain.

Where to Buy

Brooks Cascadia Elite
BrooksCascadia Elite

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$275$237$218$178$158

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 7Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 9Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 9Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent technical grip
Deep, forgiving cushioning
Outsole noisy on hard surfaces
Shallow lugs wear faster
Fit loose for narrow feet

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight276 g
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Stable, cushioned technical trail super shoe excelling in long, demanding terrain.