Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Ghost Max 3

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 Max 3
BrooksGhost Max 3

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$209$191$156$139

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 9Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush, comfortable upper
Excellent stability
Roomy toe box
Heavy for category
Limited energy return
Warm in hot weather

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack38.5 mm heel / 31.2 mm forefoot
Weight303 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-first max cushioned trainer prioritizing stability and protection over speed.

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