Brooks

Ghost 11

Ghost 11
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (99/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.4 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
29mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of all shoes.

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Overall

Exceptional (99/100)

Overall rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (99/100)

Comfort rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than >99% of shoes

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Durability

Exceptional (99/100)

Durability rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than >99% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (99/100)

Value rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 98% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (97/100)

Appearance rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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48%

48/101

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 99% of 2,617 running shoes.

Exceptional

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 99% of 1,872 daily trainers.

99%

Ghost Family

Scores better than 93% of 10 ghost family.

93%

Brooks

Scores better than >99% of 224 Brooks shoes.

>99%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Ghost 10.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.4 oz M
Stack
29/17mm
Drop
12mm
7mm
Release
2018 Q2
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
$200
Best price
$149.95 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (99%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (99%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (98%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (>99%) Best durability
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (99%)
Appearance
Excellent (97%)
Below average (31%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (99%) Best value
Above average (62%)
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

73 reader ratings

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Great Daily Trainer

Mason Frank · Jun 6, 2023

5/5

Overall

The Ghost 11 was the first Brooks trainer I actually stepped into and while I have continued to wear their Ghost lineup since then, the 11 is still my favorite by far.  The cushioning was supreme and the comfort was next-world.  Brooks, bring this one back!

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

I mean this is like the neutral gts

Anonymous runner · Jan 18, 2020

4/5

Overall

Its the go to shoe for me that I put on and just forget that its there. The structure and lockdown is great. The cushion is also pretty good. I wouldn't say that its plush, but it protects the legs through long miles and also hardens to give good responsiveness when the pace quickens. The only drawback I have with this shoe is the excessivley high drop (12mm I believe) which can sometimes lead to a clunky heel feeling.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great trainers

Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2020

5/5

Overall

Go to shoe for long runs, recovery and even responsive enough for some tempo runs. Provides good level of cushion without being sloppy.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Ghost 11 has last longer than previous versions.

Anonymous runner · Jan 7, 2020

5/5

Overall

The Ghost 11 has lasted me longer than any other models. Starting with the 8’s (maybe 7’s) I’ve had so many i can’t remember. The fabric where your big toe would be would ALWAYS have a hole with in the 1st 4 months of wear. These so far have not had that issue. I’ve had the 11’s for 12 months. Average 15-20 miles in these.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Cushiony Pillow

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

These are my new favorite trainer! They are lightweight, but still, really soft and cushioned. I typically run in HOKAs but they are my new favorite! I highly recommend for anyone who's a neutral runner.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5