Brooks Cascadia 17 Women's Trail Running Shoe

Built for the Trail — Brooks Cascadia 17 Women's

The Brooks Cascadia 17 Women's is the trail running shoe for women who take their terrain seriously. The Cascadia line has been a cornerstone of the trail running community for over a decade — trusted by runners who push into technical mountain terrain, loose singletrack, and everything in between. The 17th generation brings updated cushioning, refined traction, and a women's-specific fit that delivers the same trail-tested performance the Cascadia is known for, shaped around the geometry of a woman's foot. This is the shoe for runs that go somewhere worth going.

Women's-Specific Performance, Trail-Proven Construction

The Cascadia 17 Women's isn't a scaled-down version of the men's shoe — it's built from the ground up with a women's-specific last that provides a more precise fit through the heel and midfoot while maintaining the forefoot volume trail runners need for long efforts. The DNA LOFT v3 midsole delivers cushioning that's softer and more responsive than previous generations, the TrailTack outsole provides grip across wet roots, loose dirt, and rock, and the integrated rock plate shields the foot from sharp terrain without adding unnecessary weight. Everything the Cascadia 17 is known for, tuned for how women run.

Key Features

• Women's-Specific Last — A fit platform built around women's foot geometry — a more precise fit through the heel and midfoot with appropriate forefoot volume for long trail efforts and technical terrain
• DNA LOFT v3 Midsole — Brooks's latest-generation cushioning compound — softer and more responsive than previous iterations, providing impact protection on hard-packed trails and rocky descents without sacrificing ground feel on the climbs
• TrailTack Rubber Outsole — A high-traction rubber compound with multi-directional lugs designed for grip across wet roots, loose dirt, mud, and rock — the outsole that trail runners have trusted across seventeen generations of the Cascadia
• Integrated Rock Plate — A protective rock plate embedded in the midsole that shields the foot from sharp rocks and technical terrain — firm enough to protect, flexible enough not to interfere with natural foot movement
• Ballistic Rock Shield — Additional underfoot protection that works alongside the rock plate to handle the most technical terrain the Cascadia is designed for
• Secure Fit Upper — An updated upper construction with reinforced overlays and a gusseted tongue that keeps debris out and the foot locked in through technical sections
• Trail-Ready Colorway — A vibrant, trail-appropriate palette that performs as well on race day as it does on training runs — designed to stand out on the trail without compromising the shoe's technical identity
• Lace-Up Closure — A traditional lace-up system with a secure, adjustable fit that keeps the foot stable through technical terrain

Product Details

Brand: Brooks
Model: Cascadia 17
Gender: Women's
Category: Trail Running
Cushioning: DNA LOFT v3
Outsole: TrailTack rubber with multi-directional lugs
Protection: Integrated rock plate + Ballistic Rock Shield
Fit: Women's-specific last — true to size for most wearers
Available Sizes: 3–12

The Brooks Cascadia 17 Women's is the trail shoe for runners who go where roads don't. Seventeen generations in, it's still the one to beat.