Takes some time
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018
45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Brooks Ghost 9
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.6 oz · 12mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Ghost 10 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Ghost 9 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Durability and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 13 runner reviews and 13 other rated shoes in the Ghost product line.
Excellent
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
94/100
What runners say
“The upper is snug but does not pinch, the footbed has just enough support, and the outsole is very well cushioned without being bulky.”
“The rubber outsole breaks down very quickly.”
“It's truly a daily trainer for me as I used it on all my runs, including faster paced workouts.”
“Never have had any issues with foot soreness, shinsplints, or shoe breakdown.”
“I retired my first pair after 600 miles but I definitely could have used them for longer.”
“I was initially taken aback by the weight, but I got used to it, and it's worth the added durability.”
“I didn't get injured in them, despite increasing my mileage from about 20 to 45 from June to November.”
“Painful to run in for the first 100 miles, now a good shoe for normal miles and hills, exceedingly durable.”
“They last really long, are comfortable, and can be used in a variety of ways.”
“Outer lining rips easily and isn't very durable, but that doesn't affect the integrity of the shoe.”
Prefer this shoe over another
49% 18/37
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Brooks Ghost
Each dot is one version of the Ghost, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 6 reviews
90 Good
77 Confidence
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2025 · 8 reviews
89 Good
80 Confidence
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2024 · 38 reviews
97 Exceptional
96 Confidence
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2022 · 94 reviews
99 Exceptional
100 Confidence
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2021 · 66 reviews
97 Exceptional
98 Confidence
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2020 · 13 reviews
90 Good
86 Confidence
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2019 · 50 reviews
82 Good
96 Confidence
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2018 · 73 reviews
98 Exceptional
99 Confidence
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2017 · 57 reviews
87 Good
98 Confidence
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Ghost 9 This shoe
2016 · 13 reviews
97 Excellent
94 Confidence
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2015 · 11 reviews
80 Good
88 Confidence
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2014 · 74 reviews
76 Decent
98 Confidence
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2013 · 55 reviews
71 Decent
95 Confidence
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2012 · 4 reviews
76 Decent
82 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.6 oz
- Release
- 2016 Q1
- MSRP
- $120
- Drop Height
- 12mm
Runner reviews
Best shoes I've ever owned
5/5
Overall
gmferland · Feb 7, 2018
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Running shoes
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018
60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 880 v3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Not what I was looking for
4/5
Overall
me1234568 · Feb 7, 2018
20 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reliable
4/5
Overall
jesus_short · Feb 6, 2018
45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Ghost 8
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Brooks Ghost 9 In Context
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- Brooks Ghost 10 next version
- Brooks Ghost 8 previous version
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