Head-to-Head
Cascadia 19vsCascadia Elite
The Cascadia 19 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cascadia Elite is a race shoe. The Cascadia 19 retails for $150 while the Cascadia Elite comes in at $275 — a $125 difference. The Cascadia Elite is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Cascadia 19. In our ratings, the Cascadia 19 edges out the Cascadia Elite — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
