Great Balance Of Grio And Cushion

I bought these for work because I'm on my feet for long periods of time and sometimes work outside in slippery conditions. I didn't want a traditional work boot and was looking for something more comfortable. The caldera 8s were the answer to what I was looking for. I currently run in brooks glycerins and ghosts so I had something from brooks to compare the caldera 8s to. After using them for about a week, I took them out for a trail run. They were amazing. They provided max cushion for my feet. The sole has the perfect amount of grip to handle loose gravel, dirt, mud, and rocky conditions. I will designate this pair as my trail running shoe and plan on buying a second pair to use at work as originally intended. The shoe is true to size, and leaves a decent amount of space in the toe box keeping my toes from bunching close. I highly recommend the caldera 8s for trail running or even just as a comfortable work shoe.

Great Shoe For Grass Volleyball

I use these for grass volleyball and I love them. The lateral stability and traction are real standouts.

This is definitely a subjective review. I can see this show working for others. These were my first trail shoes from Brooks, and for me they felt more like a road shoe than a true trail shoe. I did three runs in them before deciding to send them back. The heel lock just didn’t work for me. I noticed heel shifting right away, even when wearing them around the house. I tried adjusting the lacing, but nothing helped. On my first run (5 miles on mixed terrain), it felt like the shoe might settle in with some break-in time. However, on a longer run, the small amount of heel movement created a hot spot. I had to crank the laces tight just to finish the run, which resulted in a sore foot. It’s a bummer because I really wanted to like these shoes. On the positive side, the grip was excellent

Strange Shoe Construction

Having had the last Caldera, I prefer the original style of that shoe to this new one. The support and comfort are similar but the overall turn of the shoe construction throws the walking/running gate off.

My New Trail Shoe

I have a wider foot but it fit perfectly. It keeps my stride stable and prevents me from rolling in or out. Light weight and super comfortable. Excellent trail shoe