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

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

Specification	Brooks Ghost Max 4	Brooks Ghost Max 4 Women's
MSRP	$165	$165
Weight	292g	260.8g
Drop	6mm	6mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	High	High
Firmness	Balanced	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	Unknown	None
Waterproof	No	No
Midsole	DNA LOFT v3	DNA LOFT v3
Outsole	—	—
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Runners who want a plush, stable platform for daily runs, long easy efforts, and walking, especially those using orthotics.	Runners wanting a soft, stable, protective shoe for easy daily and long runs, walking, or orthotic use.
Avoid if	You want a light, snappy shoe for tempo work or racing, as the weight and cushioning favor comfort over speed.	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

These are the same shoe, the Brooks Ghost Max 4, in men's (292 g) and women's (260.8 g) versions, so the choice is simply which fit suits you. Both deliver a plush, stable, high-cushion platform for easy daily miles, long runs, walking, and orthotic use, and neither is meant for tempo or racing. Note the women's version runs snug, so avoid it if you have wide feet or a high-volume forefoot.