The Brooks Cascadia 16 Women’s Trail Shoe has a new midsole and outsole construction lets the shoe mould easily to the ground, improving the stable ride. More release grooves in the midsole promote extra adaptability on rough terrain and trailtack rubber outsole provides wet/dry traction in the toughest conditions. Its sturdy support, traction and cushioning make it a winner for logging off-road miles. A streamlined design and updated outsole shaves weight, while improved flexibility helps you move naturally over mixed terrain while the Pivot Post system works like a stabilizing suspension system, connecting with uneven ground underfoot to keep your foot level from landing to push-off. This model has the new DNA LOFT v2 midsole makes the Cascadia 16 cushioning 5% softer and 20% lighter than the Cascadia 15.