Brooks Ghost 14

Name: Brooks Ghost 14
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.5 (33 reviews)

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

Overall

Very good 92

Durability

Exceptional 98

Comfort

Excellent 94

Value

Very good 91

Cushioning

Good 87

Appearance

Decent 75

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.

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Confidence

99 Very high

Very high 99

External retailer ratings

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Based on

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External ratings

What runners say

“Feels the same at mile 1 as at mile 18”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance 1080 v10

“Like a brick when wet, soles wear instantly, extremely tight upper”

2/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v11

“Lasted 650 miles and still felt almost like new”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Lasted 1300+ km (800+ miles) before ripping”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Ghost 13

“Upper foot bone irritation; must wear very loosely laced”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Perfect amount of cushion without being clunky”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Go with half a size up for US sizing”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Ghost 13

“Cushioning good but doesn't fully protect on 10+ mile runs like ultra-cushioned shoes”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Balanced cushioning and responsive enough for faster days”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v12

“Versatile—handles fast, slow, long, dirt, track, or road”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40

“No sinking cushioning that irritates achilles”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance 1080 v10

“Not for small heel drop, heavy trail running, or minimalist needs”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40

“Good honest shoe, lasts well, excellent value”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance 1080 v10

“Lasts well, roomy toe box, good value”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 12

“Holds up well on high mileage, works on pavement and trail”

4/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 6

“Heel counter wearing down quickly”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 13

“Breaking down sooner than previous versions”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 12

“Tends to be on the heavier side”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 17

“Not ideal for tempo/speed work”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 27

“Reliable in dry and wet conditions”

5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the On Cloud

Prefer this shoe over another

41% 15/37

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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.