5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 19, 2024
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Brooks Ghost 14
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.5 oz · 36/24mm stack · 12mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Ghost 15 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Ghost 14 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 is based on 66 runner reviews and 13 other rated shoes in the Ghost product line.
Very good
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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
99 Very high
External retailer ratings
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The middle of the bar marks the typical shoe at each type of retailer. The dot shows where this shoe ranks in comparison.
Based on
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- Our ratings
- Product line track record
- External ratings
What runners say
“Feels the same at mile 1 as at mile 18”
“Like a brick when wet, soles wear instantly, extremely tight upper”
“Lasted 650 miles and still felt almost like new”
“Lasted 1300+ km (800+ miles) before ripping”
“Upper foot bone irritation; must wear very loosely laced”
“Perfect amount of cushion without being clunky”
“Go with half a size up for US sizing”
“Cushioning good but doesn't fully protect on 10+ mile runs like ultra-cushioned shoes”
“Balanced cushioning and responsive enough for faster days”
“Versatile—handles fast, slow, long, dirt, track, or road”
“No sinking cushioning that irritates achilles”
“Not for small heel drop, heavy trail running, or minimalist needs”
“Good honest shoe, lasts well, excellent value”
“Lasts well, roomy toe box, good value”
“Holds up well on high mileage, works on pavement and trail”
“Heel counter wearing down quickly”
“Breaking down sooner than previous versions”
“Tends to be on the heavier side”
“Not ideal for tempo/speed work”
“Reliable in dry and wet conditions”
Prefer this shoe over another
41% 15/37
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
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 · 7 reviews
90 Very good
85 Confidence
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2025 · 8 reviews
87 Good
85 Confidence
-
2024 · 38 reviews
94 Excellent
96 Confidence
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2022 · 94 reviews
98 Exceptional
99 Confidence
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Ghost 14 This shoe
2021 · 66 reviews
92 Very good
99 Confidence
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2020 · 13 reviews
86 Good
88 Confidence
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2019 · 50 reviews
77 Decent
99 Confidence
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2018 · 73 reviews
95 Excellent
100 Confidence
-
2017 · 57 reviews
79 Decent
100 Confidence
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2016 · 13 reviews
89 Good
97 Confidence
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2015 · 11 reviews
75 Decent
94 Confidence
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2014 · 74 reviews
71 Decent
99 Confidence
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2013 · 55 reviews
70 Decent
98 Confidence
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2012 · 4 reviews
73 Decent
91 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.5 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.9 oz · Women's 9.0 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q2
- MSRP
- $160
- Stack
- 36/24mm
- Drop
- 12mm
Runner reviews
Go to: Ghost
4/5
Overall
I like 'em. 45 miles x 20 weeks leading up to Chicago Marathon; BQ.
kdub · Dec 19, 2023
45 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Great every day shoe.
5/5
Overall
I am mainly a road runner and these shoes have been very reliable in dry and wet conditions. Not the lightest, but feel great.
Anonymous runner · Dec 13, 2023
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the On Cloud
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Garbage
2/5
Overall
Cannot think of a reason to buy this shoe. When wet it is like a brick, soles wear away instantly, extremely tight upper, laces suck, its just not good.
Anonymous runner · Dec 6, 2023
35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v11
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 1/5
- Value
- 1/5
I haven't found a better all-around shoe
4/5
Overall
If you're not sure where to start when looking for a shoe then try the Brooks Ghost. I believe it's the golden standard of running shoes. It can run fast, slow, long, dirt, track, or road. It's versatile. Don't buy this shoe if you want a small heel drop, run a lot of trails, or want a minimalist shoe.
rusty2123 · Dec 1, 2023
40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
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