Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 4 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2

Brooks Ghost Max 4
BrooksGhost Max 4

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$165$183$167$137$122

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 9Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Very stable platform
Excellent upper comfort
Highly breathable
Low energy return
Heavy for category
Upper toebox lacks durability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight292 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firm max-cushion trainer excelling at comfort and easy miles, but lacks bounce.

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Product Judgment

7.2

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$142$130$106$95

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 5Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 3Race: 2Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Highly durable build
Smooth transitions
Heavy and cumbersome
Less responsive than rivals
Potential instability

Specs

Best for5:45-7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack45 mm heel / 39 mm forefoot
Weight340 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-plush max-cushion trainer prioritizing comfort and durability, but heavy and less lively than rivals.

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