I wear trail shoes to go hiking. Currently Cascadia 16. Nice Caldera 7 have the velcro built in! I always wear my gaiters. Dirty Girl Gaiters specifically. Keep my feet rock/pebble free!
Not a case of good or bad some shoes just are not for everyone. To be fair I don't often like shoes branded trail as I often just find them heavy, stiff, and clunky. For me that was the case with the Caldera 7. My one serious trail run with them was very wet and they just seemed to weigh me down with an initially heavy weight to start with. Most of the time and for most trails I find a good road pair with some grip like Puma work fine. My analogy would be how many people ride full suspension bikes on trails where a hardtail would do fine. But maybe my trails are as gnarly as some. I see them as being more of a light trail hiker then a running shoe but none the less they hurt my feet, I prefer a more flexible option.
Agree 100%, I always wear road shoes on the trails where I live. I have 3 pairs of Pumas and the PumaGrip is phenomenal, never slipped or felt unstable. If I’m putting my Speedgoat’s on, I’m running on a muddy, gnarly trail.
I didn't like the forefoot foam. Feels like there is rock or something bunched up underfoot The dual density foam is a big miss. Colors are ugly. I agree the lugs are too small. The toe box is nice and roomy. Speedgoats are still my go to.
Ok,I didn't like the caldera 5 because #1they changed the lacing loops from the 3 and 4 also i didn't get the 6s ,but I see the 7 got the same laces loop I think,I dont like how they cinch go back to the 3 and 4 loops,but I really want to try,as my favorite was the 3 and the camo blue and gray
I understand how frustrating it can be when things you like get changed. I will say, as I mentioned in the video, Brooks has their Run Happy Promise so you can give them a try and if you find they don’t meet your expectations then you can send them back.
From part of gaiter attachment setup. Typically there’s a metal piece on the front end of the gaiter while there’s a Velcro piece on the heel portion of the gaiter.
I wear trail shoes to go hiking. Currently Cascadia 16. Nice Caldera 7 have the velcro built in! I always wear my gaiters. Dirty Girl Gaiters specifically. Keep my feet rock/pebble free!
I have loved my Caldera 7’s! I’m newer to trail running and have tried multiple trail shoes before trying these out. I love everything about them.
That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏻
I'm using my C6 for a year and half and durability is still solid. Looking forward to C7
Brooks trail line is so freakin solid! Great review
Thanks Cody!!
Seems like a great update!
Yeah @raddadbodtv pretty stoked about it
Not a case of good or bad some shoes just are not for everyone. To be fair I don't often like shoes branded trail as I often just find them heavy, stiff, and clunky. For me that was the case with the Caldera 7. My one serious trail run with them was very wet and they just seemed to weigh me down with an initially heavy weight to start with. Most of the time and for most trails I find a good road pair with some grip like Puma work fine. My analogy would be how many people ride full suspension bikes on trails where a hardtail would do fine. But maybe my trails are as gnarly as some. I see them as being more of a light trail hiker then a running shoe but none the less they hurt my feet, I prefer a more flexible option.
Agree 100%, I always wear road shoes on the trails where I live. I have 3 pairs of Pumas and the PumaGrip is phenomenal, never slipped or felt unstable. If I’m putting my Speedgoat’s on, I’m running on a muddy, gnarly trail.
I’m annoyed they aren’t available in size 14😢
really like my caldera 6’s.., they are dope
5:49 Thanks for the interesting details!
You bet!
i really love my caldera 6 hoping caldera 7 would be better.
I didn't like the forefoot foam. Feels like there is rock or something bunched up underfoot The dual density foam is a big miss. Colors are ugly. I agree the lugs are too small. The toe box is nice and roomy. Speedgoats are still my go to.
Ok,I didn't like the caldera 5 because #1they changed the lacing loops from the 3 and 4 also i didn't get the 6s ,but I see the 7 got the same laces loop I think,I dont like how they cinch go back to the 3 and 4 loops,but I really want to try,as my favorite was the 3 and the camo blue and gray
I understand how frustrating it can be when things you like get changed. I will say, as I mentioned in the video, Brooks has their Run Happy Promise so you can give them a try and if you find they don’t meet your expectations then you can send them back.
Bro are these good to go in heavy Rain?
@@sushantjaiswal874 Your feet will get soaked for sure. The upper is very breathable. But it sounds like a really fun run anyway
@@timetorunchannel just received caldera 7…seems really comfortable ..got it at $68
What is the loop for, mid laces?
From part of gaiter attachment setup. Typically there’s a metal piece on the front end of the gaiter while there’s a Velcro piece on the heel portion of the gaiter.
it's for tucking your laces into.