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Brooks Caldera 8 — $140

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Public data

Public data Shoe value
Stack height 38.5 mm
Midsole softness Balanced
Plate Not listed
Rocker geometry No
Stiffness Stiff
Weight 309 g
Primary category Trail
Secondary categories Long run, Daily trainer
Arch support Neutral
Heel counter Stiff
Torsional rigidity Stiff

Radar score

  • Cushion: 4/5
  • Propulsion: 3/5
  • Support: 4/5
  • Lightness: 2/5
  • Durability: 5/5

Compare with similar shoes

Attribute Brooks Caldera 8 HOKA Challenger 8 Nike Wildhorse 10 New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Reference price $140 $130 $135 $140
Primary category Trail Trail Trail Trail
Secondary categories Long run, Daily trainer Walking, Daily trainer Long run, Daily trainer Long run, Walking
Stack height 38.5 mm 42 mm 38 mm 42 mm
Midsole softness Balanced Soft Balanced Soft
Plate Not listed Not listed Rock plate None
Rocker geometry No No No Yes
Stiffness Stiff Moderate Moderate Stiff
Weight 309 g 275 g 311 g 297 g
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Heel counter Stiff Stiff Moderate Moderate
Torsional rigidity Stiff Stiff Moderate Stiff