Brooks Caldera 8

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    Overview

    The Caldera 8 is a neutral maximalist trail running shoe by Brooks.

    The Caldera 8 is a maximalist model. It's the most recent model in the family, uses orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and came out in 2025. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 309 g
    W: 278 g
    M: 289 g
    W: 275 g
    M: 343 g
    W: 292 g
    M: 323 g
    W: 275 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    33 mm
    35 mm
    41 mm
    24 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    6 mm
    6 mm
    6 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    39 mm
    41 mm
    49 mm
    34 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Brooks    		Inov-8SalomonInov-8HokaASICS
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Maximalist    		Low dropZero dropMaximalistMaximalistComfortableMaximalistMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Carbon fiber plate
    Carbon fiber plate
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Techs
    Techs
    		VibramASICS Gel
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Sustainable
    		Vegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    TrailNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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      Brooks Caldera 8: 3 Expert video reviews

        Brooks Caldera 8 characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+2226)
        TerrainTrail (+570)
        BrandBrooks (+111)
        Support TypeNeutral (+1755)
        Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1725)
        Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1245)Heel strike (+1213)
        Arch TypeHigh arch (+1672)
        Shoe TypeMaximalist (+533)
        FeaturesOrthotic friendly (+624)Removable insole (+607)
        MaterialsMesh (+1088)
        Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable (+198)
        Specificationsvs Average
        Model
        8
        Released
        Jan 2025
        Measurements
        Weight
        M: 309 g
        W: 278 g
        Heel to toe drop
        6 mm
        Heel
        39 mm
        Forefoot
        33 mm

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