Name: Brooks Caldera
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 74 (8 reviews)

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Brooks Caldera 5

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Caldera 6

The <a href="/family/brooks-caldera">Caldera</a> is a <a href="/categories/shoes/families/best-neutral-trail-running-shoe-families">neutral trail running shoe family</a> by <a href="/categories/shoes/families/best-brooks-running-shoe-families">Brooks</a>.The Caldera 6 is the newest model from the family, and went on sale in 2022. As a <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-neutral-running-shoes">neutral support shoe</a>, it's suitable for runners with <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-neutral-pronation-running-shoes">neutral pronation</a>.According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-running-shoes">running shoes</a>.

Caldera 5

The <a href="/family/brooks-caldera">Caldera</a> is a <a href="/categories/shoes/families/best-neutral-trail-running-shoe-families">neutral trail running shoe family</a> by <a href="/categories/shoes/families/best-brooks-running-shoe-families">Brooks</a>.The Caldera 5 is a <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-low-drop-running-shoes">low drop</a> model. It uses <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-breathable-running-shoes">breathable design</a>, and was released in 2021. Its support type is designated as <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-neutral-running-shoes">neutral</a>, meaning that it's designed for runners with <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-neutral-pronation-running-shoes">neutral pronation</a>. The latest model in the family is the <a href="https://geerly.com/model/brooks-caldera-6">Brooks Caldera 6</a>.With an average review score of 74%, it's in the lowest rated 30% of similar <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-running-shoes">running shoes</a>. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of <a href="/categories/shoes/models/best-running-shoes">running shoes</a> today.

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Weight

the distance between the runner's foot and the ground – or the combined heights of the midsole, insole, and outsole.

Forefoot

the difference in height between heel and forefoot in a running shoe.

Heel to toe drop

the distance between the runner's heel and the ground.

Heel

 the pattern in which the foot hits the ground.

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Trail

 the type of support required to accommodate running style.

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Neutral

 the term used to describe the natural movement of the foot as it rolls inward.

Pronation Type

Neutral pronation

 the area between the ball of the foot and the heel.

Arch Type

High arch

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Brooks Caldera

	‌ ‌ ‌ Brooks Caldera 5	‌ ‌ ‌ Brooks Caldera 6
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priceBand	Price band
released	Released Feb 2021	Apr 2022
expertReviewScore	Expert Review Score ‌ ‌ 74%	‌ ‌
Weight	Weight M: 306 g W: 266 g	M: 301 g W: 266 g
Forefoot	Forefoot 28 mm
Heel to toe drop	Heel to toe drop 4 mm	6 mm
Heel	Heel 32 mm
Strike Type	Strike Type Fore/Midfoot strike	Fore/Midfoot strike Heel strike
Breathable	Breathable
Common characteristics TrailNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archFor big guysFor heavy runnersLow dropMaximalist

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Sports	Running (+336)
Terrain	Trail (+111)
Brand	Brooks (+17)
Support Type	Neutral (+287)
Pronation Type	Neutral pronation (+287)
Strike Type	Fore/Midfoot strike (+208)Heel strike (+235)
Arch Type	High arch (+285)
Shoe Type	For big guys (+87)For heavy runners (+87)Low drop (+56)Maximalist (+120)
Materials	Mesh (+238)

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