Side by side comparison: Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Hoka Speedgoat 7

Brooks Cascadia 19
BrooksCascadia 19

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$226$207$169$150

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole and upper
Comfortable for long runs
Bulky feel for some
Limited agility
Not ideal on pavement

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

A strong, stable technical trail shoe excelling in protection, comfort, and durability for rugged terrain.

Where to Buy

Hoka Speedgoat 7
HokaSpeedgoat 7

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

9.0

Elite

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$165$290$266$218$193

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 10Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding technical stability
Excellent grip on all surfaces
Soft, responsive cushioning
Tongue may irritate some
No rock plate

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
WeightNA
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Elite technical trail shoe with superb stability, grip, and comfort for demanding terrain.