Head-to-Head
Cascadia 19vsChallenger 8
The Cascadia 19 and Challenger 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Cascadia 19 retails for $150 while the Challenger 8 comes in at $155 — a $5 difference. The Challenger 8 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 Challenger 8 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $155 | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
