Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs Brooks Ghost Trail

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Outdated foam feel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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Brooks Ghost Trail
BrooksGhost Trail

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$192$176$144$128

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Grip: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 10

Pros & Cons

Versatile hybrid design
Excellent comfort
Stable on mixed terrain
Limited grip in mud
Runs large

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36.5 mm heel / 28.5 mm forefoot
Weight300.5 g
Terraindoor_to_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Versatile hybrid for road and light trail; excels in comfort and stability, limited for technical terrain.

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