Coffee
01-03-2015, 17:11
I have been using Cascadia 7 and 8 trail runners for all of my trips since early 2013 and have been pleased with the performance of the shoes in all but icy conditions. Each pair has lasted at least 500 miles for me and, with the exception of an eyelet breaking on a *new* pair of Cascadia 8 (which Brooks replaced under warranty), the shoes have proven durable.
I was planning to use either Cascadia 8s (if I can still find any of sale in size 12), or Cascadia 9 or 10s for my upcoming PCT thru hike. However, there is some chatter on Facebook about the 9s wearing out much more quickly than the 8s due to a change in design near the toe that results in holes, sometimes after as little as 250 miles. Not to jump to any conclusions but at $120/each, I'm not thrilled about the idea of possibly going through $1,000+ of footwear on the PCT.
I only have one extended hike, longer than an overnighter, coming up before the PCT which will be around 80 miles (Foothills trail thru hike in SC/NC). That isn't going to be enough to confirm/deny the Cascadia 9 durability issue but it might be enough to dry run another brand. So I'm thinking I'll try another brand for the foothills trail. I'd like something that is quite similar to the Cascadia but the more durable the better. Any ideas?
I was planning to use either Cascadia 8s (if I can still find any of sale in size 12), or Cascadia 9 or 10s for my upcoming PCT thru hike. However, there is some chatter on Facebook about the 9s wearing out much more quickly than the 8s due to a change in design near the toe that results in holes, sometimes after as little as 250 miles. Not to jump to any conclusions but at $120/each, I'm not thrilled about the idea of possibly going through $1,000+ of footwear on the PCT.
I only have one extended hike, longer than an overnighter, coming up before the PCT which will be around 80 miles (Foothills trail thru hike in SC/NC). That isn't going to be enough to confirm/deny the Cascadia 9 durability issue but it might be enough to dry run another brand. So I'm thinking I'll try another brand for the foothills trail. I'd like something that is quite similar to the Cascadia but the more durable the better. Any ideas?