When it comes to the top Brooks running shoes, don’t forget about the other kinds of tops: hill tops and mountain tops. That’s where the Cascadia 12 is right at home. As a trail running shoe in Brooks’ Cushion family, it provides a smooth and stable ride and the features trail shoes need to protect you from the elements, including a rock plate to protect your sole, a lugged outsole for traction across mixed terrain, and a water-shielding upper.