Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 2 vs Brooks Ghost Max 3

Brooks Ghost Max 2
BrooksGhost Max 2

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$130$169$155$127$113

Reasonable

Limited Availability

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Supportive cushioning
Orthotic-friendly design
Heavy and stiff
Clunky heel transition
Tapered toe box

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight306 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A stable, max-cushion trainer best for slow, steady runs and orthotic users.

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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.

Where to Buy