Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Glycerin 23

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.

Where to Buy

Brooks Glycerin 23
BrooksGlycerin 23

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$175$169$155$127$113

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Plush, protective cushioning
Stable, wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Loose forefoot fit
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight300.5 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Plush, stable daily trainer prioritizing comfort and protection over speed or agility.

Where to Buy