Brooks Ghost 18

kofuzi observes that the Ghost does not change very much year over year; over the past couple years it has been trying to make some changes, but generally the Ghost is always pretty much the Ghost.

kofuzi speculates that from a durability perspective, you are going to get a little bit more mileage out of the Ghost 18, although both the Ghost and the Clifton are likely to last a very long time.

kofuzi states that every year he pretty much complains that the Ghost does not change enough.

kofuzi states that the Ghost 17 is pretty much exactly the same as the Ghost 18.

kofuzi attributes that the Brooks Ghost 17 is nearly the same shoe as the Ghost 18, with only the tongue being a real difference, and is on sale for $110.

kofuzi suggests the Brooks Ghost 18 is more of a heel-striker shoe.

The Run Testers finds that the Brooks Ghost 18 fits true to size — he used his normal running shoe size (UK 9, US 10) and got the same familiar good fit as with previous Brooks shoes.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 does not do a lot when pace is lifted even to steady paces and is not one he would look to for tempo or track workouts.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 feels very familiar and reminds him of the Brooks Ghost 17, with the same drop, same midsole foam, similar outsole, and the same kind of ride.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is a pretty stable, quite stable neutral shoe because the midsole foam is slightly firmer, not very soft at the heel, and there are no cutouts causing rocking inward.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is a solid, classic cushioned daily trainer but observes there are many shoes on the market that do this job in a slightly more exciting and elevated fashion.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is going to be a very durable shoe; the DNA Loft v3 foam has a very consistent feeling, does not break down quickly, and feels the same at the end of a long run as at the start.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is heavy — as heavy as shoes with much more foam, and heavier than lots of shoes that have much more foam in the midsole.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is not a bad shoe but is not all that exciting or fun or lively, and at this price point there are many other shoes he thinks buyers will get more enjoyment from.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is not the most exciting ride; it is a very classic traditional daily trainer with a high drop.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is pretty responsive but not very energetic and lively at faster paces.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Ghost 18 only really performs at its best at easy paces because the geometry is quite flat and does not rock forward or give much punch.

The Run Testers observes that the main updates to the Brooks Ghost 18 are in the upper, which uses an air mesh upper with a flat knit tongue.

The Run Testers observes the outsole of the Brooks Ghost 18 is built to last and deliver very reliable grip for miles.

The Run Testers observes the outsole of the Brooks Ghost 18 is built to last, which is one reason the shoe is fairly heavy; he finds that thick outsole dulls the ride of the midsole foam a little bit.

The Run Testers recommends that big fans of the Ghost line buy the Ghost 17 in sales instead because it is so similar to the Ghost 18 in ride feel and overall performance, allowing them to save money.

The Run Testers speculates that over longer periods running at slightly faster paces, a heel striker snapping through may get some forefoot discomfort from the Brooks Ghost 18 because of only 26 mm of foam under the forefoot.

FORDY RUNS compares the Puma Velocity Nitro 5 directly against the Brooks Ghost 18, rhetorically asking why anyone would buy a Brooks Ghost 18 when they could buy the Velocity Nitro 5 with an aliphatic TPU midsole for £110, suggesting the Ghost is a classic daily trainer with a lower stack.

FORDY RUNS states the Brooks Ghost 18 costs £135 and suggests it should cost £75 to appeal to beginner runners.

FORDY RUNS finds that the Brooks Ghost 18 fits true to size.

FORDY RUNS finds the Ghost 18 foam is on the firmer side but does break in over time.

FORDY RUNS identifies the big change on the Ghost 18 as a new triple jacquard mesh upper.

FORDY RUNS questions why anyone would buy the Brooks Ghost 18 at £135 when competitors like the Puma Velocity (under £100) and the Adidas Evo SL offer more exciting, fun, and explosive rides.

FORDY RUNS states that the Ghost 18 is an improvement over the Ghost 17 because the upper changes are great and the jacquard mesh upper is lovely.

FORDY RUNS states that the Ghost 18 is not an unstable shoe in any way.

FORDY RUNS states that the Ghost 18 runs and feels exactly the same in the midsole as the Ghost 17, which he considers not a bad thing.

FORDY RUNS states that the big story of the Ghost 18 is the new triple-layered jacquard mesh upper.

FORDY RUNS suggests that if you are looking at the Ghost 18, you could probably buy the Ghost 17 for a lot less money.

FORDY RUNS suggests the Ghost should become a budget daily trainer priced around £100, similar to the Brooks Launch, while the Ghost Max and Ghost Amp could be priced higher.

Road Runner Sports finds the Brooks Ghost 18 a very balanced shoe suitable for 4-5 mile easy runs where one wants to feel good, comfortable, and supportive.

Dr. David Salas states that where the Ghost wins is that it is one of the few firmer, higher-drop options still on the market for those looking for that.

Dr. Matthew Klein credits the Brooks Ghost 18, once broken in, as super durable, very stable neutral, and despite the decreasing drop it still feels a bit higher-drop, making it a great entry-level running shoe for people who need a little more structure but do not want a stability shoe.

Dr. Matthew Klein finds the midsole of the Brooks Ghost 18 not exciting, and he is disappointed in the 18 overall.

Dr. Matthew Klein observes that with the Brooks Ghost, he has to go up a half size because it is too short for him, and that the sizing has been more weird than ever before.

Dr. Matthew Klein reports that the Brooks Ghost 18 caused him a significant amount of lateral ankle pain the first several runs; the first run was so painful he almost did not continue, but once he got past that, the shoe was better.

Doctors of Running , Nathan Brown, states he has not enjoyed running in a Brooks Ghost in a while; he finds it a great shoe to have, walk in, and stand in, and he thinks it hits that market super well, but the geometry and foam are not fit for doing a lot of mileage for him personally, because of the amount of firmness.

Doctors of Running finds many Brooks midsoles outside of DNA Gold to be very boring and not responsive.

Doctors of Running found the inline Ghost to be really stiff and had a hard time running in it because it was so stable it bothered his feet.

Doctors of Running reports that the inline Ghost 18 was so aggressively stiff that it hurt his lateral heel and midfoot to run in, taking about 20 miles to go away.

Doctors of Running observes that the Brooks Ghost 18 has a lower volume fit compared to prior Ghost models, feeling snug especially through the midfoot.

Meta Endurance finds the outsole grip and durability of the Brooks Ghost 18 to be fantastic.

Meta Endurance characterizes the Brooks Ghost 18 running experience as almost too old-school, but says that is what the Ghost is for.

Meta Endurance finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is durable and speculates it can definitely go past 800, maybe even 1,000 km.

Meta Endurance observes the Brooks Ghost 18 forefoot is on the short side like many Brooks shoes.

Meta Endurance observes the Brooks Ghost 18 outsole coverage is very generous, very thick, and well placed.

Meta Endurance recommends the Brooks Ghost 18 for someone looking for a first running shoe, a replacement from Ghost 14-17, or a daily-mileage workhorse to pair with uptempo and race shoes.

Meta Endurance speculates that die-hard forefoot runners may not enjoy the Brooks Ghost 18 because the 10 mm drop can seem weird to them.

Run Moore describes the Ghost 18 as feeling more stable than it really is — a 'neutral stable boy' — because it feels more dense and substantial underfoot.

Run Moore finds the Ghost 18 has a traditional weight — 'it feels like a shoe' — in contrast to many lighter shoes, and this is not meant negatively.

Run Moore finds the Ghost 18 super comfortable.

Run Moore observes only minor differences between the Ghost 17 and Ghost 18.

Run Moore observes that Brooks added a third layer of card to the upper on the Ghost 18, making it feel slightly heavier.

Run Moore observes that the Ghost 18 feels a bit wider and a bit longer than the previous version in a side-by-side comparison.

Run Moore states that the Ghost 18 has a more premium upper than the version 17.

Ryan's Running Reviews states that the Brooks Ghost 18 leaves the midsole exactly the same as the prior generation.

Ryan's Running Reviews states that the Brooks Ghost 18 upper is a triple jacquard air mesh.

It's Matt B finds that the Brooks Ghost series had become less exciting compared to newer daily trainers on the market.

It's Matt B finds the Brooks Ghost 18 is nice and comfortable, with enough padding to feel well cocooned in the shoe.

It's Matt B measured the Ghost 17 in his size at 347 g, and finds the Ghost 18 has dropped 3 g from the previous version.

It's Matt B observes the Ghost 18 seems to have just a little more outsole rubber than the Ghost Max 4, including extra coverage on the medial side through the midfoot.

It's Matt B says he would personally run most of his runs in the Ghost Max 4, calling it a better running shoe for him, and would relegate the Ghost 18 to everyday wear and walking shoes.

It's Matt B says if you do not like to run but like to walk, both the Ghost 18 and Ghost Max 4 are phenomenal options.

It's Matt B speculates the extra outsole rubber on the Ghost 18 might make it just a little more stable, but in practice he cannot notice that either shoe was unstable; they both felt very stable.

It's Matt B states Brooks is using a triple jacquard air mesh upper on the Ghost 18.