Exceptional (95/100)
Scores better than 93% of all shoes.
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Exceptional (95/100)
Overall rating
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Exceptional (95/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 93% of shoes
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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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Exceptional (99/100)
Durability rating
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Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Exceptional (99/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Exceptional (96/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (96/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 95% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Very good (82/100)
Appearance rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (82/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 67% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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60%
3/5
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 93% of 2,617 running shoes.
Exceptional
Maximalist Shoes
Scores better than 86% of 420 maximalist shoes.
86%
Brooks
Scores better than 80% of 224 Brooks shoes.
80%
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Anonymous runner · Jun 28, 2024
4/5
Overall
I was looking for max cushioning and the Ghost Max provided a reasonable amount, but I found other shoes that did better. The shoe wear seemed quicker than some of my other Brooks shoes. The look of the shoe is a bit dull for it's class.
Anonymous runner · Jun 21, 2024
5/5
Overall
The Brooks Ghost Max has been great for high-mileage training on aging feet. Not supershoes, but a bit of that supershoe cushioned feeling.
Josh · Nov 30, 2023
5/5
Overall
I can’t go wrong with this type of shoe, especially with its durability, cushioning, and energy feedback whenever I’m doing roadwork.
Nick Schneigert · Nov 27, 2023
5/5
Overall
I work at Fleet Feet and I noticed that this is categorized in the max cushioned shoe department. I disagree. I think this should be in the mid cushion category as this is comparable to the Hoka Clifton. The only difference is that it has a better response then the Clifton. It has a very low drop of 6mm. The cushion is great with less weight. We have been selling them like hotcakes at the store.
runninglegend69 · Nov 9, 2023
5/5
Overall
great shoe, super comfy and helps with my form a lot. a lot better and wont change shoes
