Brooks Cascadia 9 Shoes Born & raised to run the trail, the Cascadia 9 loves to get down & gritty. Tackle tricky terrain with 4-point pivot posts that balance like an SUV's independent suspension system & protect those paws with the ballistic rock shield underfoot. No-sew construction brings comfort sans weight & a Bio Mo Go DNA midsole adapts cushioning to not only your feet, but also the surfaces of adventure. Enhancements like a slightly lowered heel & flat laces equip this next generation Cascadia for the call of the wild. We’re not the only people wild about the Cascadia 9. Runner’s World Magazine named the shoe “ Editor’s Choice” in their April 2014 issue. The editors called the Cascadia “a workhorse”, noting that “it provides a supportive yet flexible ride on diverse trail surfaces & is great for running on snowy pavement.” Oh, & they also noted that the Cascadia 9 “looks as good with jeans as it does on sing