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If you want responsiveness, the Caldera is decent when it comes to navigating through a section where you want to pick up speed a little but not over a significant distance. There is much to like about the shoe but it is not an optimal choice if you want to go fast. There are some similarities between the Brooks Caldera and Cascadia. For runners who are out for training runs or easy runs on less than moderate terrain, I would recommend the Caldera.

For more moderate terrain and faster speeds, the Cascadia would be a good option — thought it could also serve you well as a midweek trainer. Comfort and Fit Brooks Caldera 4 Brooks Caldera 4 - Sole Brooks Caldera 4 – Sole For runners who love lots of cushion in a shoe, the Caldera 4 is a good bet. The fourth generation offers three more inches of stack height, yet keeps the same 4mm drop.

As I noted previously, the shoes feel tight longer than other models. However, once they are broken in, the comfort lasts after the training run. After a recent 10-mile training on basic trails, my legs felt fresh throughout the remainder of the day.

That’s partially due to training but is also a credit to the cushioning Brooks has adopted for this model. onemix rome The cushioning is not all underneath the shoe. Its heel collar offers a proper a

mount of padding, another upgrade from previous models.

Sizing The Caldera 4 has average sizing: buy the... Read more Buy size smallerBuy size bigger Conclusion Brooks Caldera 4

Brooks Caldera 4 - Pair Brooks Caldera 4 – Pair The Brooks Caldera 4 is an improvement over its predecessors and fits in a niche – a solid yet unspectacular everyday trainer for easy runs and trails. It is also a good option for road-to-trail runs. And its roomy toe box gives runners seeking that another option. On the other hand, I feel like Brooks is playing catch up as other brands have upped their games. Here’s how it compares to some other recent models I’ve reviewed:

Hoka Speedgoat 4: The Speedgoat would be my pick for just about everything. It can handle more technical terrain and also is better for speed.

Saucony Peregrine 10: I had some heel soreness when using the Peregrines so I would opt for the Caldera here for basic training runs. onemix review The Caldera 4 offers superior cushioning to the Peregrine. But the Peregrine is better suited for more technical terrain. Nike Zoom Wildhorse 5: These are two good options for midweek training runs.

The Wildhorse offers more protection and can handle tougher terrain, while the Caldera probably has a bit more speed and is well suited for easy trails, dirt surfaces and paved sections.