Side by side comparison: Adidas 4DFWD 3 vs Brooks Ghost 17

Adidas 4DFWD 3
Adidas4DFWD 3

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.5

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$115$118$108$88$79

Overpriced

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 5Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent outsole durability
Soft, cushioned ride
Secure sock-like fit
Heavy for daily trainer
Limited breathability
Narrow toe box

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot
Weight348 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Durable, cushioned daily trainer best for easy runs but heavy and warm.

Brooks Ghost 17
BrooksGhost 17

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.0

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$110$145$133$109$97

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Soft, reliable cushioning
Mild inherent stability
Secure, comfortable upper
Heavier than competitors
Restrictive fit for some
Outdated foam feel

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight289 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with soft cushioning, mild stability, and a secure but snug fit.

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