Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs Nike Winflo 12

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Outdated foam feel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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Nike Winflo 12
NikeWinflo 12

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$110$157$144$118$105

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent cushioning
Stable wide platform
Improved traction
Heavy feel
Tapered toebox

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack40.9 mm heel / 30.3 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned daily trainer prioritizing comfort, stability, and value for heel strikers.

Where to Buy