Side by side comparison: Altra Experience Flow 2 vs Brooks Ghost 17

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$105$164$150$123$109

Strong Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Wide toe box comfort
Lightweight and flexible
Smooth, natural ride
Outsole durability concerns
Limited toe-off snap
Ventilation could be better

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight235 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Flexible, comfortable daily trainer with a wide toe box and lively ride; durability limits.

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Outdated foam feel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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