The Brooks Caldera 5 was replaced by the Brooks Caldera 8
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the New Balance Hierro v9, 66% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Brooks Caldera line. Compared with the Brooks Caldera 5: 2 mm more drop, with the same weight.
+2mm drop±0gWhy the New Balance Hierro v9
Compared with the Brooks Caldera 5: 7.5 g lighter, with the same drop. Both are in our trail category.
±0mm drop−7.5g| Spec | Brooks Caldera 5 | New Balance Hierro v9 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | — |
| Drop | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Weight | 300.5 g | 293 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Brooks Caldera 5.
- ±0mm drop+14.2gRRP —
- +2mm drop+5.5gRRP —
- +2mm drop−5.5gRRP —
Brooks Caldera 5: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Brooks Caldera 5?
The Brooks Caldera 8 is the current version of the Brooks Caldera line. Versions in between: Brooks Caldera 6 and Brooks Caldera 7.
What is the closest alternative to the Brooks Caldera 5 from another brand?
On published specs, the New Balance Hierro v9, at 66% spec similarity. Compared with the Brooks Caldera 5: 7.5 g lighter, with the same drop. Both are in our trail category.
How is the Brooks Caldera 8 different from the Brooks Caldera 5?
On published specs, going from the Brooks Caldera 5 to the Brooks Caldera 8: 2 mm more drop, with the same weight. Heel stack is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the Brooks Caldera 5 still available?
Trova lists the Brooks Caldera 5 as discontinued; the current version of the Brooks Caldera line is the Brooks Caldera 8. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Brooks Caldera 5?
Published specs for the Brooks Caldera 5: 4 mm drop, 300.5 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral trail shoe.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Brooks Caldera 5.
Brooks Caldera 5 specs →