Cascadia 16 Gore-Tex^® Waterproof Trail Running Shoe (Men)

I absolutely love these shoes. I've bought several pairs of various Brooks over the past 3 or so years. I've liked all them accept one pair was sized to large. This pair of Cascadia shoes are great in the rain or walking in the wet muddy grass with my dog. It is so nice to have dry feet and cleats are spaced far enough apart that the mud easily washes off. The laces come undone so you will need to double knot them.

I'm extremely disappointed with the durability of these shoes. Despite being incredibly comfortable and waterproof, they fell apart quickly. I only wore them casually around town, never on trails, but the backs blew out within 2 months and the sides started chunking off. Given their excellent fit, it's sad to see such poor quality. I'm surprised Brooks, a reputable brand, would release a product with such shortcomings. Unless you're prepared to replace them frequently, I'd strongly advise against purchasing these shoes.