Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 2 vs Saucony Triumph 23

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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Saucony Triumph 23
SauconyTriumph 23

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$135$193$176$144$128

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 10Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Soft, lively cushioning
Secure, plush upper
Mild inherent stability
Average outsole durability
Snug fit for wide feet
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, premium daily trainer with plush, lively cushioning and mild stability for versatile mileage.

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