Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Revel 9

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 Revel 9
BrooksRevel 9

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.1

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$103$94$77$69

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 4Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 4

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 5Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Very stable platform
Excellent durability
Affordable price
Firm, harsh cushioning
Poor energy return
Heavy and stiff ride

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot
Weight9.5oz / 269.3g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable entry-level trainer best for easy runs and walking.