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

A high-stack, rocker-shaped road trainer built for cushioned, stable daily miles and easy transitions.

$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
260.8g
Drop
6mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
DNA LOFT v3
Upper
engineered mesh (57.6% recycled)
Widths
standard
Release
2026
WalkingStable platformDaily trainingRoadMax cushionRecovery runsBeginnersLong runs
How it compares
Side-by-side with its neighbouring generations.
Our read

A protective, stable cruiser for easy daily and long runs; the rocker and tall stack define it, but the narrower-than-expected toe box is the catch.

Ride

High stack of soft DNA LOFT v3 with a 6mm drop and GlideRoll rocker for smooth, cushioned heel-to-toe transitions rather than speed.

Fit

Standard width with a roomy midfoot that accommodates orthotics, but multiple reviewers report a noticeably narrower toe box than the Ghost Max 3, with wide options often unavailable.

Best for

Runners wanting a soft, stable, protective shoe for easy daily and long runs, walking, or orthotic use.

Avoid if

You have wide feet or a high-volume forefoot, or you want a responsive shoe for faster workouts.

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