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Brooks Ghost Max 4
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Ghost Max 4

A high-stack road cushioning shoe with a rocker geometry and broad base, built for comfort-focused daily and long-distance mileage.

$165MSRP
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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
292g
Drop
6mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
DNA LOFT v3
Upper
engineered mesh with 57.6% recycled materials
Widths
standard
Release
2026
WalkingStable platformDaily trainingRoadMax cushionRecovery runsBeginnersLong runs
How it compares
Side-by-side with its neighbouring generations.
Our read

A protective, easy-riding daily trainer for runners who want maximum comfort and a stable platform over speed. The rocker and broad base do the work; this is about cushioned, effortless transitions, not turnover.

Ride

A soft but balanced ride with a GlideRoll rocker that assists heel-to-toe transitions, and a broad base that keeps the high stack feeling stable. At 292 g it is a comfort-first cruiser rather than a responsive one.

Fit

Roomy, accommodating fit with a stable feel, and there is enough volume to fit orthotics. Reviewer feedback on length and width is evenly split, so the standard sizing runs true.

Best for

Runners who want a plush, stable platform for daily runs, long easy efforts, and walking, especially those using orthotics.

Avoid if

You want a light, snappy shoe for tempo work or racing, as the weight and cushioning favor comfort over speed.

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