Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 18 vs Hoka Clifton 10

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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Hoka Clifton 10
HokaClifton 10

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$155$177$163$133$118

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent cushioning
Stable neutral platform
Comfortable upper fit
Limited responsiveness at speed
Heavier than earlier versions

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack43 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A comfort-first daily trainer that sets a high benchmark for stable, high-mileage road running.

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