Side by side comparison: Brooks Cascadia 20 vs On Cloudultra 3

Brooks Cascadia 20
BrooksCascadia 20

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$160$190$174$143$127

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent grip
High protection
Heavy for category
Limited agility
Upper durability concerns

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight306 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, protective trail shoe excelling on moderate terrain; trades agility for comfort and grip.

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On Cloudultra 3
OnCloudultra 3

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$190$169$155$127$113

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 7

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent durability
Breathable, protective upper
Limited energy return
Snug midfoot fit
Average grip on technical terrain

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight295 g (men's EU 44)
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable trail shoe excelling on moderate terrain; less suited for technical trails.

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