Brooks Cascadia 17 vs Salomon Thundercross
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile trail shoe with rock plate and DNA Loft cushioning.
Full details →Versatile trail running shoe with aggressive Contagrip lugs and a Quicklace system for grip and security on technical trails.
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Brooks Cascadia 17 vs Salomon Thundercross: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Thundercross wins — at 290 g it is 340 g (54%) 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.