Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Merrell Agility Peak 5
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile trail running shoe with rock plate, DNA LOFT v3 cushioning, and multi-directional TrailTack rubber outsole. Men's US size 9 per shoe weight.
Full details →Lightweight trail running shoe with FloatPro cushioning.
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Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Merrell Agility Peak 5: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Brooks Cascadia 19 wins — at 303 g it is 237 g (44%) lighter than the Merrell Agility Peak 5 (540 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.