Ghost 18
The Brooks Ghost 18 is a road daily-training shoe with a balanced ride and neutral support built on nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Long run, Walking / all-day
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 289.2g
- Drop
- 10mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)
- Outsole
- RoadTack rubber
- Upper
- two-colored air mesh (55.3% recycled)
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
A dependable, do-everything daily trainer for neutral runners who want soft-but-controlled cushioning and don't need speed. It's the safe default, not the exciting one.
A balanced, versatile ride that softens landings without feeling mushy, thanks to the 10mm drop and DNA LOFT v3 midsole. Smooth for easy and steady daily miles rather than fast work.
True-to-size for most, with a secure heel and accommodating forefoot; reviewers split evenly on snug versus roomy. Multiple widths are typically offered even if standard is the main option here.
Neutral runners logging easy daily miles and walking who value comfort and consistency over pace.
You want a light, snappy shoe for tempo or race days, or you need built-in stability posting.