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Brooks Ghost
Door-to-trailBrooks

Ghost

A door-to-trail hybrid built on the road-going Ghost platform, adding 3mm lugs and a protective toe cap for light off-road use.

$150MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Door-to-trail
Also good for
Easy trail run, Daily trail training
Cushion
moderate
Firmness
balanced
Stability
neutral
Weight
300.5g
Drop
8mm
Stack
not published
Lug
3mm
Midsole
Nitrogen-infused cushion
Outsole
TrailTack Green rubber
Upper
Breathable air mesh (62.3% recycled)
Widths
standard
Wet conditionsDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingRoadGravel
Our read

A comfortable crossover for runners who split time between pavement and gravel or groomed trails; it prioritizes familiar Ghost comfort over serious trail capability.

Ride

Balanced, nitrogen-infused cushioning gives a smooth, moderately soft ride on mixed surfaces. At 300g with an 8mm drop it feels like a stable daily trainer rather than a nimble trail shoe.

Fit

Secure, familiar Ghost fit with a standard medium width and reports of true-to-size to slightly small sizing. The 3D-printed toe cap and mudguard add off-road protection.

Best for

Runners mixing roads with gravel, park paths, and groomed trails who want one shoe that transitions between surfaces.

Avoid if

You run technical, rocky, or muddy terrain, where the shallow 3mm lugs and lack of a rock plate leave it underprotected and under-gripped.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.