Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 4 vs Hoka Bondi 9
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2026
Price Judgment
Reasonable
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Very stable platform
Excellent upper comfort
Highly breathable
Low energy return
Heavy for category
Upper toebox lacks durability
Specs
| Best for | 5:30–7:30 min/km |
| Drop | 6 mm |
| Stack | 40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 292 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Stable, firm max-cushion trainer excelling at comfort and easy miles, but lacks bounce.
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Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Strong Buy
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Outstanding plush cushioning
Stable, secure ride
Smooth rocker transitions
Heavy for daily use
Snug, tapered toe box
Limited ventilation
Specs
| Best for | 5:30–7:30 min/km |
| Drop | 5 mm |
| Stack | 43 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 297 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
A plush, stable max-cushion trainer excelling at comfort and recovery; a Strong category leader.
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