BrooksWomen’s Caldera 6 Trail Running Shoe

I have been running ultra trail races for over 15 years and could never find a shoe that offered maximum cushion for my knees, while still giving me the ability to “feel the trail” and have stability. After years and years of trying different shoes, the Brooks Caldera finally seems to have it all. Running steep, downhill, technical terrain isn’t easy when you don’t have stability, but that’s usually the tradeoff with extra support/cushioning. I am a faster more confident, and less sore trail runner in the Brooks Caldera.

I wear these to work everyday and I have a very physical job. These shoes are a game changer if you run or are on your feet a lot. Has made a huge difference in foot and hip pain! Will repurchase!

Love the fit of the shoe! I was on a quest for a bright pink shoe. I've never worn this brand before but it feels great on my feet. I can walk my 10k in these shoes. No problem!

Quality trail running shoe, especially for the price. You are high up off the ground, which may or may not be appealing depending on the person. These take a long time to wear out unless you are regularly using them.

The media could not be loaded. SUMMARY: These are literally the best running shoes I've ever worn, trail or street!! 👏💗I used to be a high-end triathlete and even had sponsors. A couple months before the Hawaii IronMan in 2013 I got hit by a car while running and was nearly killed. 11 surgeries and 11 years of physical therapy later, I can walk again. And don't tell my surgeons, but I've even been super ultra slow "jogging "a little past month! I just can't help myself! 🙃 I switched to trails because it's so much easier on my joints. I wore Nike Pegasus for decades, 6-8 pairs a year plus at least one other brands every year just to try. But Nike don't last anymore because the support wears unevenly. Two years ago I tried the Nike Vomero, which I really liked, but I hate Nike politics and that they use child labor in concentration camps in China. So I switched to Brooks Glycerin, which I liked better than the Nikes. But now I need trail shoes.I have an exercise science BS and exercise medicine MS, so I understand by mechanics. But shoe technology has evolved greatly in the last couple of years, so I did some good research and then tried on literally 15 pairs of the top models from these brands: Hoka, Brooks, New Balance, Asics, Saucony, On Cloud... and yes, the Nike Pegasus Trail just for comparison. I need a lightweight, narrow/low volume, straight-lasted, neutral shoe with maximum cushioning but that still has road feel, stability without motion control, and waterproof (GTX) as a bonus. It's good to have two pairs at a time and alternate, but I only need one pair of waterproof shoes. That's a tall order, and I thought I'd have to compromise – but I didn't!These three easily stood out: Hoka Challenger ATX 7 GTX, New Balance Hierro v7 GTX, and these Brooks Caldera 6 (no GTX option), with honorable mention for Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX. I couldn't get the Hokas in my size, so I went with the New Balance Hierro v7 GTX and found a really good deal on Amazon for them. I'll get the Hoka Challenger ATX next time. I couldn't get the Brooks Caldera in a store, but I also found this really good deal on Amazon and saved $60! This seller also gets 5 stars because the shoes came brand spanking new.The top model of ON Clouds were easily the least cushioned, with the Nike Pegasus being the second least cushioned {Bye Nike ~ and I don't even miss ya!}In every regard these are the best running shoes I've ever had! Sure, the bright pink is super fun and sporty, but they're even more cushioned than any of the road shoes I've tried on but have added bonus of extra stability and rugged lugs on the soles for trails. The toes have some dots on them for added protection, but not as much as the New Balance Hierros. They're not GTX, but I spray all my shoes with waterproof spray anyway because it keeps some cleaner, makes them last longer & helps keep my feet drier if I get caught in the rain or go through wet grass.I am happy to give my highest recommendation for these Brooks Caldera 6 trail shoes! 💗👏 Here's hoping next season they come out with GTX!

They’re beautiful and comfortable also wide enough. I would recommend them.

I LOVE my Brooks. I have over 5 pair in my daily wear rotation. Needed a new workout pair so I got these. I’m so disappointed. I received these on 4/11/25. I’ve worn them for walking/running maybe 6 times and noticed yesterday that they are already fraying. I’d literally had them 10 days! There is absolutely no reason that should be happening! Has never happened with any of my other Brooks.I love everything else about them. I did go up 1/2 size bc my last pair, same style/different color, rubbed my big toes. Going up the 1/2 size solved that.

Love these shoes