Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 2 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6

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.

Where to Buy

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$160$209$191$156$139

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 10

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Stable max-stack platform
Smooth rocker transitions
Heavy and bulky
Warm upper
Limited responsiveness

Specs

Best for5:45-7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack44 mm heel / 40 mm forefoot
Weight309 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned trainer excelling at comfort and stability for easy and recovery runs.

Where to Buy