Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs Brooks Launch 11

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Outdated foam feel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.

Where to Buy

Brooks Launch 11
BrooksLaunch 11

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$90$151$139$114$101

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive midsole
Lightweight for daily use
Durable outsole
Snug heel and toebox
Firm for easy runs

Specs

Best for4:30–6:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight235 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A lightweight, energetic daily trainer excelling at tempo runs but less suited for easy miles.

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