Brooks Ghost Max 3 vs Brooks Ghost Max 4 Women's

Brooks Ghost Max 3 vs Brooks Ghost Max 4 Women's, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	Brooks Ghost Max 3	Brooks Ghost Max 4 Women's
MSRP	$160	$165
Weight	318g	260.8g
Drop	6mm	6mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	Max	High
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Waterproof	No	No
Midsole	—	DNA LOFT v3
Outsole	—	—
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Easy and recovery miles where max protection and a stable, wide platform matter more than speed.	Runners wanting a soft, stable, protective shoe for easy daily and long runs, walking, or orthotic use.
Avoid if	You want a light or responsive shoe for tempo work or faster paces.	You have wide feet or a high-volume forefoot, or you want a responsive shoe for faster workouts.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

Both the Brooks Ghost Max 3 and Ghost Max 4 Women's are cushioned daily shoes for easy and recovery miles, not faster workouts, so the real trade-off is protection versus weight. Pick the Ghost Max 3 for its max cushion and wider, stable platform if you want the most underfoot protection; choose the lighter Ghost Max 4 Women's if you'd rather have a softer, less heavy shoe for daily and long runs. Avoid the Ghost Max 4 if you have wide feet, and skip either if you want something responsive for tempo work.