Brooks Ghost
Every version of the Ghost we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Ghost scores above 88% of the lines we track.
Brooks Ghost vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Ghost in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Ghost, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks Ghost 18 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 90 | +1 | 2 | $150 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 17 In stock | 2025 | 9.5 oz | 37/27mm · 10mm drop | 89 | -8 | 3 | $150 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 16 In stock | 2024 | 8.9 oz | 36/24mm · 12mm drop | 97 | -2 | 18 | $140 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 15 | 2022 | 9.0 oz | 35/23mm · 12mm drop | 99 | +2 | 37 | $140 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 14 | 2021 | 10.0 oz | 36/24mm · 12mm drop | 97 | +7 | 33 | $160 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 13 | 2020 | 9.0 oz (women's) | 31/19mm · 12mm drop | 90 | +8 | 6 | $130 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 12 | 2019 | 10.2 oz | 31/19mm · 12mm drop | 82 | -16 | 49 | $130 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 11 | 2018 | 9.6 oz | 29/17mm · 12mm drop | 98 | +11 | 72 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 10 | 2017 | 9.5 oz | 12mm drop | 87 | -10 | 57 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 9 | 2016 | 10.1 oz | 12mm drop | 97 | +17 | 13 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 8 | 2015 | 9.6 oz | 28/16mm · 12mm drop | 80 | +4 | 11 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 7 | 2014 | 9.5 oz | 28/16mm · 12mm drop | 76 | +6 | 74 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 6 | 2013 | 10.7 oz (men's) | 31/20mm · 11mm drop | 71 | -6 | 55 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ghost 5 | 2012 | 10.9 oz (men's) | 29/18mm · 11mm drop | 76 | — | 4 | — |
14 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Brooks
Ghost 1890 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 77/100
v18 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Durability 97$124 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort96Cushioning90Value83Appearance70Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Reviewers rate it comfortable, with support and cushioning singled out.
One reviewer recommends it for the 5k and 10k runner not chasing high mileage.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the six reviews so far, at 4.2 out of 5.
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Ghost 1789 Good Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 80/100
v17 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 37mm stack
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Durability 97$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence80Buy it now
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Pros
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
One reviewer got about 400 miles from a pair before replacing them.
One reviewer uses it for easy runs and two or three track workouts a week.
Cons
The Ghost 16 before it scores 97 on thirty-eight reviews, against 89 here on eight.
Cushioning and appearance draw the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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Ghost 1697 Exceptional Exceptional · 38 reviews · Confidence 96/100
v16 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 12mm drop · 36mm stack
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Durability 98$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall97Durability98Comfort96Value93Cushioning88Appearance77Confidence96Pros
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Runners describe a middle-ground ride, neither too soft nor firm.
Reviewers find it comfortable for daily and marathon training miles.
Cons
Some reviewers find the toe box tighter than earlier Ghosts.
One reviewer calls the colorways ugly, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension.
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Ghost 1599 Exceptional Exceptional · 94 reviews · Confidence 100/100
v15 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 12mm drop · 35mm stack
Reviewers report comfort right away, with little or no break-in needed.
Durability 99MSRP $140
Overall99Durability99Value98Comfort98Cushioning97Appearance92Confidence100Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report comfort right away, with little or no break-in needed.
Reviewers get 400 to 500 miles before it feels worn, two of them past 450.
Two reviewers with high arches or past ankle surgery say it is the first shoe that fits their feet.
Cons
Reviewers find it flat and unexciting for faster running.
Two reviewers report the tread wearing to almost nothing, and one replaced the insoles.
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Ghost 1497 Exceptional Exceptional · 66 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v14 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.0 oz · 12mm drop · 36mm stack
Three reviewers report getting 600 miles or more from a pair.
Durability 99MSRP $160
Overall97Durability99Comfort98Value96Cushioning93Appearance77Confidence98Buy it now
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Pros
Three reviewers report getting 600 miles or more from a pair.
Reviewers describe the cushioning as enough without being soft or clunky.
Reviewers use it for everything from recovery runs to workouts, on road and on trail.
Cons
It weighs 10 oz, and six reviewers call it heavy or unexciting for faster running.
Two reviewers find the upper tight, one across the instep.
Seven of thirty-three reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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Ghost 1390 Good Good · 13 reviews · Confidence 86/100
v13 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (women's) · 12mm drop · 31mm stack
Reviewers report it holding up across full seasons of hard training.
Durability 98MSRP $130
Overall90Durability98Cushioning93Value87Comfort86Appearance71Confidence86Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report it holding up across full seasons of hard training.
Cushioning rates 4 or 5 out of 5 from every reviewer.
One reviewer calls it excellent value for the wear, and value rates 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer is not a fan of the colorways.
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Ghost 1282 Good Good · 50 reviews · Confidence 96/100
v12 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.2 oz · 12mm drop · 31mm stack
Reviewers repeatedly call it comfortable, with a smooth heel-to-toe transition.
Durability 99MSRP $130
Overall82Durability99Comfort98Cushioning94Value91Appearance81Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers repeatedly call it comfortable, with a smooth heel-to-toe transition.
Many runners report getting 300 to 400 miles per pair.
Reviewers use it for easy days, long runs and marathon training.
Cons
At 11.1 oz, several reviewers find it heavy for speed work.
Three reviewers prefer the fit and transition of the Ghost 11, which scores 98 on seventy-three reviews against its 83.
Two reviewers report the upper fabric tearing at the instep or heel.
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Ghost 1198 Exceptional Exceptional · 73 reviews · Confidence 99/100
v11 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 12mm drop · 29mm stack
Reviewers commonly report 400 to 600 miles before the cushioning fades.
Durability 99MSRP $120
Overall98Comfort99Durability99Value99Cushioning98Appearance97Confidence99Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers commonly report 400 to 600 miles before the cushioning fades.
Cushioned enough for long runs, and reviewers use it for tempos too.
Three reviewers find it fits better than the Ghost 10, though one finds the opposite.
Cons
Two reviewers say the sizing changed from the Ghost 10, one sizing up half a size.
Two reviewers find it too heavy for racing.
One reviewer finds the sole slick on wet sidewalks, and another gets only 300 to 350 miles from a pair.
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Brooks
Ghost 1087 Good Good · 57 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v10 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 12mm drop
Reviewers rate comfort 4.7 out of 5 and report it comfortable straight out of the box.
Durability 96MSRP $120
Overall87Comfort97Durability96Cushioning92Value75Appearance72Confidence98Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate comfort 4.7 out of 5 and report it comfortable straight out of the box.
Four reviewers with wider feet find the toe box roomy.
Five reviewers who describe themselves as injury-prone say they have stayed healthy in it.
Cons
Six reviewers wear through the outsole or tear the upper inside a few hundred miles, while six others get 400 to 1000 miles.
It weighs 10.4 oz, and five reviewers find it heavy for speedwork or racing.
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Ghost 997 Excellent Excellent · 13 reviews · Confidence 94/100
v9 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 12mm drop
Two reviewers take a pair past 600 miles, one of them to 817.
Durability 97MSRP $120
Overall97Durability97Comfort97Cushioning92Value85Appearance62Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers take a pair past 600 miles, one of them to 817.
Comfort averages 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer notes a roomy toe box.
Runners use it for easy miles and tempo work alike.
Cons
Durability averages 4.2 out of 5, and two reviewers have the outsole or the upper lining wear quickly.
Two reviewers notice the weight at 10.6 oz, and one the 12mm drop.
One reviewer finds it painful to run in for the first 100 miles, and another complains of poor ventilation.
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Brooks
Ghost 880 Good Good · 11 reviews · Confidence 88/100
v8 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 12mm drop · 28mm stack
Reviewers repeatedly call it comfortable and easy to forget on daily runs.
Durability 95MSRP $120
Overall80Durability95Comfort93Cushioning89Value76Appearance71Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers repeatedly call it comfortable and easy to forget on daily runs.
One reviewer with a wide forefoot says the toe box is wider than most.
It scores 79 against 76 for the Ghost 7 before it.
Cons
Three reviewers report slipping on wet roads, one calling the traction scarily dangerous.
Two reviewers saw the outsole wear down early.
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
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Brooks
Ghost 776 Decent Decent · 74 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v7 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 12mm drop · 28mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioned, smooth ride for daily and long runs.
Durability 91MSRP $120
Overall76Cushioning93Durability91Comfort85Appearance73Value69Confidence98Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioned, smooth ride for daily and long runs.
Many runners report several hundred miles per pair before retiring them.
Runners with wider feet like the roomier toe box, several naming it as the improvement over the Ghost 6.
Cons
Several reviewers find it heavy and stiff for faster running.
Some reviewers need a week or two to break them in, and two report early blisters.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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Brooks
Ghost 671 Decent Decent · 55 reviews · Confidence 95/100
v6 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.7 oz (men's) · 11mm drop · 31mm stack
Many reviewers run it for years as their everyday trainer, several across four or more versions of the line.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall71Cushioning91Durability73Comfort72Value59Appearance50Confidence95Buy it now
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Pros
Many reviewers run it for years as their everyday trainer, several across four or more versions of the line.
Reviewers call it light and stable for a cushioned neutral shoe, and several report 400 to 500 miles per pair.
Several reviewers moved to it from stability shoes on a shop's recommendation and say long-running foot pain stopped.
Cons
Appearance draws 3.7 out of 5 across fifty-five reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension, and several reviewers call it ugly.
Several reviewers report the outsole wearing down fast, one supinator unable to reach the expected 300 miles.
The Ghost 9, 11 and 15 score 97, 98 and 99 against its 70.
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Brooks
Ghost 576 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 82/100
v5 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.9 oz (men's) · 11mm drop · 29mm stack
All four reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one says the shoe disappears while running.
Durability 79Overall76Comfort93Cushioning90Value87Durability79Appearance66Confidence82Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one says the shoe disappears while running.
Value is among its best-rated dimensions, at 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability is by far its lowest-rated dimension at 2.8 out of 5, and one reviewer feels a big difference by 300 miles.
Every Ghost from the 8 onward rates higher, the Ghost 15 at 99.