Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs Saucony Ride 19

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Outdated foam feel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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Saucony Ride 19
SauconyRide 19

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$164$150$123$109

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole
Breathable, comfortable upper
Stiff, less flexible ride
Heavier than previous version

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38.7 mm heel / 30.2 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, cushioned daily trainer with strong durability and comfort, but a stiffer, heavier ride.

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