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Brooks Cascadia 17 vs On Running Cloudultra 2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

On Running Cloudultra 2 is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Brooks Cascadia 17 (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Brooks Cascadia 17 On Running Cloudultra 2
Weight 630 g · 0.630 kg · 1.39 lb 620 g · 0.620 kg · 1.37 lb
Brand Brooks On Running
Category Footwear Footwear
Brooks Cascadia 17
630 g

Versatile trail shoe with rock plate and DNA Loft cushioning.

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On Running Cloudultra 2
620 g

Ultra trail shoe with CloudTec cushioning for long distances.

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Brooks Cascadia 17 vs On Running Cloudultra 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the On Running Cloudultra 2 wins — at 620 g it is 10 g (2%) lighter than the Brooks Cascadia 17 (630 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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