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Ghost 7

Ghost 7
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (76/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.4 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
28mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (76/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 58% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Good (76/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 58% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Very good (85/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 80% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Good (80/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Average (66/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 27% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Average (61/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (61/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 18% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

41%

23/56

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 58% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 50% of 1,872 daily trainers.

50%

Ghost Family

Scores better than 21% of 10 ghost family.

21%

Brooks

Scores better than 32% of 224 Brooks shoes.

32%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Ghost 17.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks Ghost 7
Brooks Ghost 18
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Ghost 7
Ghost 18
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.4 oz M
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—
Stack
28/16mm
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—
Drop
12mm
—
7mm
Release
2014
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
—
$200
Best price
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$149.95 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (58%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (72%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (95%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (80%)
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (27%)
Below average (31%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (18%)
Above average (62%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

74 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 74 written reviews

Best Shoes I Have Ever Spent Money On - Brooks Ghost 7

Anonymous runner · Jul 9, 2018

5/5

Overall

After many years of lower leg injuries and trying "state-of-the-art" shoes that cost close to $200, I was getting frustrated. I finally happened to try the Brooks Ghost 7 and it has been a game-changer. Although a seemingly simple design, this shoe has saved my calves and Achilles'.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

brighteyes · Apr 17, 2016

5/5

Overall

I wear a variety of shows depending on terrain ( I run a lot of trails) but this is my main road shoe. I have worn it from 5k to Half-marathon recently and the best compliment I can give it is that I rarely even think about my shoes/feet once I finish warming up.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 17, 2015

4/5

Overall

good
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

bmat · Dec 16, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfortable, durable, slightly heavy and has a large external profile.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 15, 2015

5/5

Overall

Really happy with this shoe. Lightweight, responsive and durable. Would recommend for someone looking for a smooth ride on either roads or trails.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5