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Trail Ponderer
Picking out shoes not always easy and what works for me doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you. Trial and error is the best method but can be costly and painful. I haven't tried the Cascadia 11. The Cascadia 10 seemed to break down quickly for me. Before that I tried the NB Leadville 1210 and didn't like the tongue on the shoe. There wasn't enough padding on tongue and the laces cut into the top of my foot on a couple hundred mile section hike. I started putting duct tape across the top of my foot to make it more bearable. I am currently using the Salamon XA Pro 3D. Good room in toebox and I am currently happy with the shoe. I haven't had any problem with the laces breaking so far and I have put quite a few miles on them. Looking for a sale in the near future to prepare for upcoming hiking season. Hoping to finish the AT this year. Good luck in your search.