Head-to-Head
Olympus 275vsCascadia 19
The Olympus 275 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Cascadia 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Olympus 275 retails for $195 while the Cascadia 19 comes in at $150 — a $45 difference. The Cascadia 19 is the lighter shoe at 10.7 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Olympus 275. In our ratings, the Olympus 275 edges out the Cascadia 19 — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $195 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 10.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 33 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
