Nate called the Ghost Amp a surprising success — a lighter, more nimble take on the Ghost with a smoother heel transition than the Novablast 6 — and sees it as a promising first shot at a versatile daily trainer. — Doctors of Running
Both reviewers gave it consistent B grades, liking the new DNA Hype foam and upper but wishing for more forefoot cushioning and a rocker; still called one of their favorite shoes in the Ghost line and rated a green light.
Best for: Short-to-moderate daily runs for runners who like a traditional lower-stack feel without an aggressive rocker
Called out favorably as a bright spot in the Brooks lineup, seen as closer to what the panel wants the standard Ghost to feel like.
Matt calls the Ghost Amp a genuine step forward for Brooks, praising the bouncier DNA Hike midsole and smoother transition versus the inline Ghost, while stopping short of calling it the best performance trainer on the market.
Best for: Brooks loyalists who want a bouncier, more versatile daily trainer that can also handle tempo runs and strides
Nate called the Ghost Amp a surprising success — a lighter, more nimble take on the Ghost with a smoother heel transition than the Novablast 6 — and sees it as a promising first shot at a versatile daily trainer.
Best for: A versatile daily trainer, per Nate's early impression
A significant upgrade over the standard Ghost — light, springy, stable, and versatile across paces — that the reviewer considers a clear buy over the base Ghost, though less fast-feeling than the Evo SL.
Best for: An upgraded, more versatile daily trainer replacing the standard Ghost for runners who want more pop without going full Evo SL
Kofuzi calls the Ghost Amp an understated, 'sleeper car' of a daily trainer that handles everything from easy runs to fast tempo/VO2max work smoothly at a fair $150 price, though he personally missed a bit more dynamic 'carbon pop' excitement in the ride.
Best for: Runners wanting one versatile daily trainer that can also handle tempo and VO2max-level work without a carbon plate, including runners returning to the Brooks brand.
Reviewers note: True to size for both reviewers, breathable warp-knit upper, gusseted tongue with nice padding around collar, no lockdown issues.
Per Believe in the Run.
The Brooks Ghost Amp weighs about 252g (men's 9), has a 37.0mm heel stack and a 6.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the Brooks Ghost Amp to ASICS Novablast 6, Brooks Ghost 18, New Balance Rebel, Brooks Ghost Max.
Per Doctors of Running, Believe in the Run, FORDY RUNS, Kofuzi.
Next Pair aggregates 6 expert reviews of the Brooks Ghost Amp, including Doctors of Running, Believe in the Run, FORDY RUNS.
Per Doctors of Running, Believe in the Run, FORDY RUNS.
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
