Brooks Ghost Max 2
Brooks Ghost Max 2: building consensus — a public grade is not available yet; synthesized so far from 5 reviews across 2 creators, freshest review Aug 21, 2026.
TL;DR
The Brooks Ghost Max 2 is a competent, slightly softer evolution of a popular plush cruiser with an excellent rocker and sticky outsole at a fair price. Consider it if you want a smooth, cushioned ride and the original Ghost Max fit you well — but try before you buy, because the tapered toe box may require going up a half size, and some testers still prefer the previous version or other options in the category.
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Score
Building consensus
2 of 3 creators and (5 of 10 primary mentions or 14 of 30 total mentions) so far
Verdict
No call yet
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freshest review · Aug 21, 2026
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Best for
Best for runners who want a stable, max-cushioned daily trainer for cruising through easy miles and long runs at relaxed paces. The combination of the glide-roll rocker and DNA Loft v3 foam delivers a smooth, consistent ride that feels protective and comfortable rather than exciting or snappy. It works especially well for neutral runners with wider feet, heavier runners who can press into the foam, and beginners or intermediates focused on logging volume without worrying about pace. Not ideal for speedwork, intervals, or tempo sessions — pick up something lighter and more responsive for those days.
Facts & figures
Evidence is still building
2 of 3 creators and (5 of 10 primary mentions or 14 of 30 total mentions) so far. The attributed reviews and editorial remain available while the grade is withheld.
Price & availability
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What reviewers said
- The rockered geometry earns consistent praise; it feels like a shoe that “just rolls you through very nicely onto your toes” and is a standout trait.
- The updated DNA Loft V3 midsole is tuned slightly softer than the original Ghost Max, and most testers prefer the ride of the 2 over the first version.
- The outsole uses tacky, sticky rubber that provides confident grip on the ground.
- The fit is a potential problem: one reviewer felt the shoe ran a half size short with a tapered, short toe box, which could be a dealbreaker for wider feet.
- At 11.4 oz (324 g) per one source, it is on the heavier side for a daily trainer.
The reviews behind this verdict
The cited creator reviews, watchable — press play to jump to the moment each one informed the verdict.
The Run Testers
“the ultra boost 5 still isn't as plush as shoes like the Brooks ghost Max 2”
cited at 8:27
Believe in the Run
“from Ghost Max 2 onward till now, we've been using the same mid sole formulation, which DNA Loft V3”
cited at 0:00
The Run Testers
“Brooks Ghost Max... offers a ride profile that's not a million miles from the Nimbus, but comes in much cheaper”
cited at 12:16
EDDBUD
“I think if you like the Ghost Max or the Ghost Max 2, then you're certainly going to like this one.”
cited at 10:23
The Run Testers
“the max 2 largely offers more of the same ride though it is tuned slightly softer than the first generation with that changed up foam”
cited at 5:07
The Run Testers
“I probably would go for the ghost Max 2 myself there but G Max in there”
cited at 6:19
Doctors of Running
“The Brooks Ghost Max 2 is coming in at 324 gram or 11.4 ounces”
cited at 5:57
The Run Testers
“hey Tommy from the Run testers in this video we are going to be doing a first run of the Brooks ghost Max 2 lovely stuff”
cited at 0:00
The Run Testers
“the Brooks ghost Max 2 costs 140 or $150 it weighs 308 G or 10.9 Oz for men in a size 8 and the drop is 6 mm”
cited at 0:00
The Run Testers
“I think you can find better options out there. Not least just going for the Ghost Max 2 because I think I slightly preferred the ride of the Ghost Max 2.”
cited at 17:25
RadDadBodTV
“I said the Ghost Max 1 to Ghost Max 2 was a decent change”
cited at 0:00
Run Moore
“version two came and it just sort of flopped for us here. [...] it almost became a little too clunky and heavy in my opinion.”
cited at 0:00
The Run Testers
“thanks to the rocker in the shoe which I've got on with as well in the shoes like the ghost Max 2”
cited at 5:26
The Run Testers
“like again like the Brooks ghost Max 2 just feels like shoe you just rolls you through very nicely onto your toes and you carry on your way”
cited at 15:29
The Run Testers
“You have Ghost Max um Max 2 and um Max 3, I believe”
cited at 3:11
The Run Testers
“as with some of those other nitr infused Foams particularly the ones from Brooks and shoes like the glycerin or the ghost Max 2”
cited at 0:01
Yowana
“Brooks Ghost Max. That's an older one, Ghost Max 2. Just no-nonsense workhorse”
cited at 38:33
The Run Testers
“on the Brooks ghost Max 2 there's a lovely layer of rubber on here it's very tacky uh rubber so it feel feels very sticky on the ground”
cited at 6:45
The Run Testers
“Brooks ghost Max 2 I'm still testing I like the ghost Max original whether or not I like the two as much I'm still working out”
cited at 22:33
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19creator reviews
attention vs the catalogtop 33% in class
attention over the product’s life
Why the grade is pending
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14 mentions
How creator opinions explain it
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