Never heard of it before today

I've gone deaf!? Oh wait...

You did not mention that Merrell Moab is the most recommended shoe that teens take to camp or first group backpacking trip. It is kind of like the iPhone, if you see others using it and your first experience is good you stay with it.

True, Brooks are great, but I Hiked Mt. Whitney with Hokas and I don't know what the bloop you're talking about.

They are not made in SWEDEN

I was interested in them long ago but they do not make any that fit me. They are for narrow feet only. Same for Keen. To me those brands are useless.

Nah! Not at all, can't agree with you for a lot of reasons...you just generalized some common facts about hiking...c'mon

Неплохая межподошва - 4 балла, ничем она меня не удивила ни в одну, ни в другую сторону, есть упругость на прием, есть отдача на возврат...в зависимости от веса бегуна и длины шага (темпа), эти характеристики (прием/отдача) могут меняться, как впрочем у любой беговой обуви.. Вот собственно и всё))). 1. Верх выполнен в дешманском эконом-варианте , если брать во внимание фирму, которая занимается этим около 100 лет, и позиционирует эту модель, как "флагманскую"! Материал вокруг пальцев - дубовая резина-полиуретан, которая частенько попадается на Саломонах, и которая никогда не подстроится под ваши цели и задачи - ВСЕГДА(!) будет тереть большой палец, если бег в районе часа или больше, несмотря на то, что в районе пальцев есть необходимая свобода и запас! 2. Сетка над пальцами не многослойная, с необходимой защитой, а такой же эконом-вариант, который даст не плохую вентиляцию, но если нарваться на что то жесткое в лоб (низкий кустарник, камень..) - то "пойдет покурить", даже не сомневаюсь (засуньте фонарик внутрь, и всё поймете)...у меня есть обычные шоссейники, в которых эта сетка в разы интереснее! 3. Подошва (протектор). Разумеется, что на сухую в этих кроссах не бегают, разве что по горной сыпухе...а вот то, что происходит после небольшого весеннего теплого дождя, читайте дальше.. Дождался, когда лесные тропы чуть увлажнятся, и побежал..)))..бег по лесным тропам, с выходом на полевой грунт, местами гравийные участи, спуски-подъемы. Подошва наглухо(!) залипает землей, кроссы из 300грамм на ступицу, превращаются в кирзачи с весом по 500-600грамм (думаю не предел) , и всё что мне оставалось делать, так это включать паркинг, и счищать этот беспредел..)))..и так раза 4-5 за более чем часовой бег! Разумеется, побеги я в своих традиционных шоссейниках, в которых бегаю на сухую, ничего подобного бы не было и близко! С чем сравниваю, из того, с чем столкнулся за последние 5-7 лет: Salomon sense ride, NB 910v4, NB летние темповики (модель не вспомню), Mizuno ibuki3, Mizuno daichi2, Nike pegasus trail3...самый крутой верх у найков, раз надел, как любимы носки, и снимать не хотелось - при любых пробегах и маршрутах, даже намека на натирание любой части ступни не было и в помине...ТАК ЧТО ЕСТЬ С ЧЕМ СРАВНИВАТЬ! И, кстати, не ведитесь на "широкую стопу" из описания на сайте к этим кроссам...на самую обычную стопу с тонкой/средней костью...и размер в см. указан не как обычно стельки, а вашей стопы, т.е. 42EUR=26.5(стопы) или 27.0(стельки), что тоже не указано на сайте. Вывод (субъективный разумеется): если эти кроссы кому-нить прям ооочень запали, то единственный вариант, на мой взгляд - это в варианте GTX (гортекс)...летний вариант, на мой взгляд, очень напрасная трата, тем более, что просят за эту модель как за Ferrari! 😆

Mine broke on the inside at the heel in just a few weeks with minimum usage. Went back to Scarpa.

I prefer the Nike Air Mowabb after owning both.

altra makes road running shoes so you dont have to ruin your trail shoes on concrete.

Like £110 is a cheap shoe? I've only worn walking stuff at half the price and £100 is not cheap

I thought the Cascadias were christened by God himself until I started wearing Lone Peaks. I will say, using my Lone Peaks as daily drivers, and putting a lot of pavement under them, the traction wears quickly. If I only used them on the trail I probably wouldn't have a problem, but with how I wear them, I get about a year before they are as slick as dress shoes. (exaggerated, but you get the picture) But now that I am used to the wide toe box I cannot go back to a narrow toe box shoe like the Cascadias. Feels like wearing rock climbing shoes...

I used to wear Moab but have switched to running shoes which are infinitely more comfortable and are so light I can carry a second pair. I'll never go back

Merrell's are ubiquitous in the Military contractor world. They are available at many retail stores, they are comfortable and fairly inexpensive. If I caught the Moabs on sale I would get 2 pair. Changing shoes every day to allow them to dry is important. Most Military posts in deployed environments are covered in gravel and river rocks to cut down on slugging through the mud or cut down on dust. The Merrell's were perfect for this environment, but firm enough to stand up to the uneven footing and comfortable for long shifts on a hot flight line. The Chameleon was a great shoe but the last pair I bought are noisy and have weird Hotspot. I think Salomon's are lighter and way more comfortable but they are very expensive. I bought a pair on sale and wish I could have bought a couple pair.

They’re not hiking shoes, they’re trail running shoes. Massive difference in demands!

The industry seems relatively intact still

Amazon has some amazing prices on that shoe sometimes. Got some for like $40.

I can walk 12 miles in these and have minimal pain or blisters. I like Nikes a lot but they hurt after 2 or three miles.

Thank you for bringing the Brooks Cascadia 16 to my attention. I will try it out together with Salomon X Ultra 4 as recommended in another video by you.

As of May 7th, 2024, this video of yours is UNIQUE because of the following 2 reasons. 1. You tested 5 shoe brands. 2. The way you’re testing them is very THOROUGH. You hiked in them for 2 months and approximately 25 to 35 miles in each shoe. You tested them against 4 criteria: Comfort, stability, protection, and traction. Thank you for bringing the Salomon X Ultra 4 to my attention. I will try it out together with Brooks Cascadia 16 as recommended in another video by you.

Is this true to size? Thanks.

It may be unpretentious but it's terrible for your feet. Now way I'm putting my feet into shoes without a wide toe box and doesn't have a zero drop. The Brooks doesn't make the list for shoes to promote healthy feet.

Its true. I am wearing my first pair, with the vibram sole removed down to the sponge. For boating.

Toe box is too narrow though. Otherwise, they are really good shoes.

I wore them for years I would go through five pairs on the PCT and probably have gone through a hundred pairs but they are a little dated but still a good shoe

Too bad they are hideous! Can't they add style to the parameters?

Brooks Cascadia 16...they work for me.

I have had a number of pairs of Moab boots and shoes but the last couple of pairs have been poorly constructed and have not lasted more than a few months. Shoe specialists in two well credentialled outdoor stores have agreed with me that quality has become quite variable. They were always my backup and camp shoes in New Zealand, Tasmania and in multiple trips to Patagonia and Peru and were approach boots for mountineering in the Cordillera Blanca pre-covid. No more. Recent experience with Keen boots has been much better.

Does the sole last more than 6 months if you wear it daily for walking a dog where a 75%+ of the terrain is tarmac or hardcore? I haven't found a shoe yet that does so now make do with £30 shoes that only last that long

Ok, so I'm a weekly rucker. I ruck 30 plus miles a week.....and my foot ware of choice, hands down, has been Garmont T8 670's. I simply love them......but, the issue I've run into is .....Tibialis Anterior tendinitis.....which is most likely caused by the 8 inch upper of the boot/shoe. I'm in the hunt for a shoe that can handle the ruck weight of 50 pounds and lots of concrete travel.

Speedgoat and Altra are meant for trail running and a high cadence. Not best for your out of shape or semi out of shape weekend warrior.

BULLSHIT- this guy more than likely has never done a through hike - yes brooks are a good shoe FOR RUNNING but not for hiking

Wearing a pair right now. Been wearing them since the original version. I think I have four pair. So far, none have failed early. It's not a boot. It is either a lightweight hiking shoe, or a heavy athletic shoe. Gardening, dog walking, fishing, etc. It does what I need and they fit. The fit and price make them a "go to" shoe for me. If I need a boot, I'll wear a real PNW boot.

That's my favorite shoe, when I first purchased it, the sale people were saying they were selling these mostly to roofers, as they found the shoe did a fantastic job of gripping surfaces on the job sites.

Cascadia is great for me. 240 lbs. I got the wide. Its firmess & comfort is perfect.

Yea I have a pair 🇦🇺 Had/have lots of boots too heavy and uncomfortable, my Time cycling shoes are more comfortable.

I've been through several pairs of these so I know a lot about them. I end up having ones for daily wear, ones for lawn mowing, ones for digging and getting muddy. I just bought yet another pair. If you need truly waterproof ones, get the Gore-Tex ones. I put them to a real test recently when mowing my ditch. It was filled with a few inches of water and even after the shoes being a year old no water got in. The "Waterproof" ones are barely water resistant. Other than mowing my ditch, I find having the Gore-Tex ones great because I often start mowing my 2 acre property in the morning before the dew is gone by trimming and edging where having wet grass doesn't matter so much. The Gore-Tex ones keep my feet dry. These shoes are fine for hiking and walking on pavement as well. (I'm "old" now, so I'm talking going a few miles; upwards of 6 miles.) The only real problem is that where I encounter a restaurant with a smooth and damp floor they are terribly slippy; like dangerously slippy. I suppose it is due to the hard (yet durable) soles.

I´ve owned several of the Merrell MOAB 2 & agree...they are very comfortable....no break in period. However, i´ve for the last few years had Lowa Zephyr GTX & prefer them every day of the week due to beeing more rigid giving you more support & they also hold up/last longer.

Had the oboz. Now have the Solomon. Going back to oboz, or Vasquez.

The Moab 1 is the best. They keep getting worse every revision since the first one.

I tried a Merrell MOAB, but due to how my feet tread, due to being born with club feet and needed surgery as a toddler to correct them, they wore out in like 4 months but everyone I know that gets them, really likes them. Just not for me.

...but no ankle support? isn't that important for hiking?

Hi, how does it grip on smooth surfaces like tiles and grass?

I prefer the Inov-8 Mudclaw 300 myself.

You kept saying that the other comparison shoes cost soooo much more. You say that more than anything else in the video…..but never say how much the others cost. Sooo much more is subjective. Is it $50? $100? $200? You could have given a ball park figure.

Bär (Baer) Mountain comfort hiking boots 2.0 are the best boots ever! Wide toe box, zero drop, waterproof leather - no more sprained ankles for me since I bought them two years' ago and I am hypermobile, so have lost count of the times I have turned my ankles. I would never go back.

Very comfortable but I find them very slippy in wet weather, especially in urban environments.

This sounds to my that this looks like a hiking shoe but is not a hiking shoe. This shoe failed all test with 4 other shoes. So why should I even buy it? Oh I get it I buy it if I don't go hiking.

How is it walking on concrete and protecting the ball of your feet.