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Brooks Ghost 18 Women's
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Ghost 18 Women's

A road daily-training shoe with balanced DNA LOFT v3 cushioning and a traditional 10 mm drop.

$150MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Daily training
Also good for
Easy / recovery run, Long run, Walking / all-day
Cushion
high
Firmness
balanced
Stability
neutral
Weight
261g
Drop
10mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)
Outsole
RoadTack rubber
Upper
two-colored air mesh with recycled materials
Widths
standard
Release
2025
Daily trainingRoadRecovery runsBeginnersWide feetLong runs
How it compares
Side-by-side with its neighbouring generations.
Brooks Ghost 18 Women's vs Brooks Ghost 18 GTX
Our read

A dependable, do-everything daily trainer for runners who want soft-but-stable comfort without any race-day gimmicks. Its defining trait is consistency rather than excitement.

Ride

Balanced, smooth ride from nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3, neither notably soft nor firm, with a traditional 10 mm drop that favors heel strikers.

Fit

Secure heel with a roomier forefoot; reviewer feedback splits evenly between snug and roomy, so most runners can size true. Available in multiple widths.

Best for

Everyday easy and moderate mileage for runners who want a cushioned, neutral trainer with a higher drop.

Avoid if

You want a low-drop, responsive, or lightweight shoe for fast workouts or racing.

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