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Brooks Ghost 18
Classic neutral trainer with DNA Loft v3 foam. In RTINGS tests the platform is very stable and the heel protected, but it is heavy with little energy return.
Measured data
| Weight | 283.3 g |
|---|---|
| Heel stack | 36.6 mm |
| Drop | 10.8 mm |
| Energy return, forefoot | 71.6% |
| Energy return, heel | 69.5% |
| List price | €150 (brooksrunning.com, Italy store, checked 28/10/2026) |
RTINGS lab measurements on one pair (men's size): manufacturer figures can differ. Checked on 28/10/2026. List price: price shown by the brand on its own site (Italian store), men's version, checked on 28/10/2026. These are not retailer offers and can change by variant and market.
Good for
- Runners who want a stable, predictable shoe for easy miles
- Heel strikers who want heel protection
Less suited to
- Runners who want to pick up the pace: heavy and not very responsive (RTINGS)
- Runners who want cushioning under the forefoot (rated poor by RTINGS)
Sources
- RTINGS, review with lab measurements
- Runner's World, Ghost 18 (declared data: 10.2 oz, drop 10 mm, stack 36 mm)
Last checked: 28 October 2026.
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