Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Ghost 18 Women's GTX

Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Ghost 18 Women's GTX, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	Brooks Ghost 18	Brooks Ghost 18 Women's GTX
MSRP	$150	$180
Weight	289.2g	283.5g
Drop	10mm	10mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	Moderate	Moderate
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	Unknown	Unknown
Waterproof	No	Yes
Midsole	DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)	Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3
Outsole	RoadTack rubber	—
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Neutral runners logging easy daily miles and walking who value comfort and consistency over pace.	Runners who want a cushioned daily trainer that keeps feet dry through rain, wet grass, and cold conditions.
Avoid if	You want a light, snappy shoe for tempo or race days, or you need built-in stability posting.	You want a light, breathable shoe for fast work or hot weather, since the waterproof membrane adds weight and warmth.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Both are moderately cushioned, 10 mm drop daily trainers, so the real choice is weather protection: the standard Brooks Ghost 18 ($150) breathes better and costs less, while the Ghost 18 Women's GTX ($180) adds a waterproof membrane to keep feet dry in rain and cold. Pick the standard Ghost 18 for warm-weather and dry daily miles; choose the GTX version if you regularly run through wet grass, rain, or cold conditions and don't mind the added warmth. Neither is built for tempo or race days.