The Brooks Caldera 8 is a highly cushioned trail running shoe perfect for those days when your legs need more underfoot.
The Brooks Caldera 8 is designed for long distance trail runs and delivers exceptional comfort and protection, with refinements from pro runner feedback. As the most cushioned trail shoe in the Brooks lineup, the Caldera 8 is built for all-day wear, regular weekly miles, and long ultra distance adventures. Offering maximum underfoot protection with a thick stack of nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam, this plush midsole absorbs impact over rugged terrain, ensuring a smooth, comfortable ride.
For added security, this cruiser features raised sidewalls to support your foot, while retaining flexibility where needed to better adapt to uneven surfaces. Like its predecessor, the outsole base is wide for inherent stability, and the sticky TrailTack Green rubber features flex grooves to stabilize landings on varying trail surfaces.
In this 8th version, the sandwich air mesh upper utilizes new materials for an updated fit, enhanced breathability, and quicker drying time for your enjoyment over long distances. Further touches, such as the padded perforated tongue, heel pull tab, and protective TPU toe cap, help create relaxing peace of mind from step-in to the final mile.
Overall, the Brooks Caldera 8 is expertly engineered to provide the ultimate cushioned experience on the trails, no matter the distance.
What You'll Love:
- Certified CarbonNeutral®
- Most cushioning of any Brooks trail shoe
- Raised sidewalls for added security
- New upper with improved breathability and durability
Model Number: 1104401D131
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Specs & Fit
Shoe Specs (Men's Size 9)
Weight: | 10.9 oz 309 g |
Heel Stack: | 39 mm |
Forefoot Stack: | 33 mm |
Heel-Toe Offset: | 6 mm |
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- DNA LOFT v3 foam is plush nitrogen-infused EVA, stacked high for maximum underfoot protection.
- Inherently stable geometry includes raised sidewalls for added foot security and a wide footprint base, while retaining adaptable flexibility where needed.
OUTSOLE
- TrailTack Green rubber provides trustworthy traction on dry and wet terrain and is made of 25% recycled materials.
- 4 mm lugs provide balanced adaptable grip over changing trail conditions.
UPPER
- Sandwich air mesh incorporates TPEE fibers to achieve a strong, highly durable, lightweight, and breathable design.
- TPU toe cap protects against rocks and roots.
- Certified CarbonNeutral® for the entire shoe, not just the upper, by increased use of recycled materials plus purchased offsets for emissions that haven't been eliminated yet.