Brooks Caldera 5

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    84%
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    Overview

    The Caldera is a neutral running shoe family by Brooks.

    The Caldera 5 is a low drop model. It uses breathable construction design, and was released in 2021. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Brooks Caldera 6.

    With an average review score of 84%, it's in the highest rated 30% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 20% of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 306 g
    W: 266 g
    M: 181 g
    W: 142 g
    215 g
    M: 241 g
    W: 190 g
    M: 204 g
    W: 170 g
    235 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    28 mm
    5 mm
    16 mm
    17 mm
    M: 18 mm
    W: 16 mm
    7 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    4 mm
    4 mm
    3 mm
    4 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    32 mm
    5 mm
    20 mm
    17 mm
    M: 21 mm
    W: 19 mm
    11 mm
    Terrain
    Terrain
    Trail    		TrailTrailTrailMudTrailTrail
    Brand
    Brand
    Brooks    		VibramSalomonMerrellHokaInov-8
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    ComfortableLow dropMaximalist    		BarefootLightweightLow dropMinimalistZero dropLightweightLow dropLightweightLow dropZero dropLightweightLow dropLightweightLow drop
    Techs
    Techs
    		Vibram
    Waterproofings
    Waterproofings
    		Water repellent
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Vegan ⓋVegan ⓋVegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    NeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHigh arch
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    Brooks Caldera 5: what the experts say (2 reviews)

      Brooks Caldera 5: 2 Expert video reviews

        Brooks Caldera 5 characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+2168)
        TerrainTrail (+552)
        BrandBrooks (+104)
        Support TypeNeutral (+1705)
        Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1678)
        Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1199)
        Arch TypeHigh arch (+1625)
        Shoe TypeComfortable (+301)Low drop (+299)Maximalist (+492)
        FitWide toe box (+284)
        MaterialsMesh (+1040)
        Events10k (+715)Half marathon (+715)Marathon (+715)
        ColorwaysBlack, Black / Red, Blue
        Specificationsvs Average
        Model
        5
        Released
        Feb 2021
        Measurements
        Weight
        M: 306 g
        W: 266 g
        Heel to toe drop
        4 mm
        Heel
        32 mm
        Forefoot
        28 mm

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