Brooks Ghost 18 Women's vs Brooks Ghost 18 GTX

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

Specification	Brooks Ghost 18 Women's	Brooks Ghost 18 GTX
MSRP	$150	$180
Weight	261g	317.5g
Drop	10mm	10mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	High	Moderate
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	Unknown
Waterproof	No	Yes
Midsole	DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)	DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)
Outsole	RoadTack rubber	—
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Everyday easy and moderate mileage for runners who want a cushioned, neutral trainer with a higher drop.	Runners who need a waterproof neutral trainer for wet or cold daily runs and don't mind a heavier shoe.
Avoid if	You want a low-drop, responsive, or lightweight shoe for fast workouts or racing.	You want a light or fast shoe, need wide sizing, or run mostly in dry, warm conditions where the GORE-TEX just adds heat and weight.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Both are neutral 10 mm daily trainers, but the standard Ghost 18 (261 g) is the lighter, more cushioned pick for dry-weather everyday miles, while the Ghost 18 GTX (317.5 g) trades that lightness and cushioning for a waterproof GORE-TEX build. Choose the GTX only if you regularly run in wet or cold conditions and accept the extra 56 g and $30; otherwise the standard Ghost 18 is the better value.