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Best for: A reliable, versatile, stable daily trainer for wide-footed runners.
Road Daily Trainer
Brooks Ghost 18
A good, well-executed update with a lovely new upper and a better ride than past Ghosts, but Fordy questions its place in the post-Evo-SL world and personally prefers the Ghost Max; he feels the basic daily trainer is being left behind and should be priced as a budget option. — FORDY RUNS
Physical blueprint
Where this shoe sits
Weight 283 g
Heel stack 36.0 mm
Drop 10.0 mm
Cushioning Medium
Best for
Daily TrainingRecovery & Easy
Suits Heel strikers
Surface Road
Specifications
Weight (M9)
283g (10.0 oz)
Stack (Heel)
36.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
26.0 mm
Drop
10.0 mm
Midsole
DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused EVA)
Outsole
RoadTack rubber
Upper
Triple jacquard engineered air mesh
Lacing
Traditional
Fit Profile
Length
True To Size
Midfoot Width
Average
Heel Width
Average
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Average
Sizing
True To Size
Ride Characteristics
Cushioning
Medium
Stability
Neutral
Durability
Outsole
Excellent
Expert reviews
FR
A good, well-executed update with a lovely new upper and a better ride than past Ghosts, but Fordy questions its place in the post-Evo-SL world and personally prefers the Ghost Max; he feels the basic daily trainer is being left behind and should be priced as a budget option.
Best for: A neutral, versatile daily trainer for the masses
K
A predictable, reliable but barely-changed update that is great for walkers and heel strikers; Kofuzi feels he is not the intended audience and finds it about one tariff too expensive at $150, recommending the discounted Ghost 17 instead.
Best for: Walkers, heel strikers, and anyone on their feet all day
TR
On a first ~20K run Nick found the Ghost 18 a very familiar, solid, durable but unexciting daily trainer that feels much like the Ghost 17 — you're probably better off buying the cheaper older model, and it doesn't stand out against lighter, livelier, more cushioned rivals at the price.
Best for: A durable, reliable easy-paced daily trainer workhorse for fans of the classic Ghost ride
Frequently asked questions
How does the Brooks Ghost 18 fit?
Reviewers note: Fits true to size with fine lacing and lockdown and a good heel; new triple jacquard mesh upper, improved sock liner and tongue
Per FORDY RUNS.
How much does the Brooks Ghost 18 weigh and what is its drop?
The Brooks Ghost 18 weighs about 283g (men's 9), has a 36.0mm heel stack and a 10.0mm heel-toe drop.
What shoes is the Brooks Ghost 18 compared to?
Reviewers compare the Brooks Ghost 18 to Brooks Ghost Max, Adidas Adizero Evo SL, Nike Pegasus 42, Brooks Ghost 17.
Per FORDY RUNS, Kofuzi, The Run Testers.
How many experts have reviewed the Brooks Ghost 18?
Next Pair aggregates 4 expert reviews of the Brooks Ghost 18, including FORDY RUNS, Ben Parkes, Kofuzi.
Per FORDY RUNS, Ben Parkes, Kofuzi.
Where it sits among similar shoes
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
Weight · lower = lighter
Brooks Ghost 18 283g
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 266g
Saucony Omni ST 23 286g
Adidas Supernova Rise 3 264g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning
Brooks Ghost 18 36.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 36.0mm
Saucony Omni ST 23 40.0mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3 36.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning
Brooks Ghost 18 10.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 10.0mm
Saucony Omni ST 23 8.0mm
Adidas Supernova Rise 3 8.0mm
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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and
authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized
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Last updated 2026-06-14