Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 4 vs Brooks Revel Max

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.

Where to Buy

Brooks Revel Max
BrooksRevel Max

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$120$143$131$107$95

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Plush cushioning
Stable heel support
Durable outsole
Narrow fit
Lacks responsiveness
Heavier than average

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, plush daily trainer ideal for heel strikers seeking comfort over speed.