Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Ghost Amp

Brooks Ghost 18
BrooksGhost 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$145$169$155$127$113

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Durable outsole
Stable ride
Comfortable upper
Heavy for category
Limited energy return

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

Traditional daily trainer prioritizing comfort, stability, and durability over speed or excitement.

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Brooks Ghost Amp
BrooksGhost Amp

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$150$149$137$112$100

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 6Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Stable, secure ride
Comfortable upper
Durable outsole
Narrow toebox
Limited propulsion
Cushioning fades on long runs

Specs

Best for5:00–6:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight255.1 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable daily trainer with soft ride, best for easy to moderate runs.

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