Head-to-Head
Cascadia 19vsGhost 18
The Cascadia 19 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. Both are priced at $150. The Ghost 18 is the lighter shoe at 10.2 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Cascadia 19. In our ratings, the Cascadia 19 edges out the Ghost 18 — 9.1/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 10.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
