Brooks Ghost 18 vs Ghost 17: what changed?
Quick answer
A comfort update rather than a new ride. The DNA Loft v3 foam and 10mm drop carry over from the Ghost 17; the upper is new, roomier and softer to step into.
- Stack (heel / forefoot)
36.5 / 26.5mm→ 36 / 26mm - Drop10mm unchanged
- FoamDNA Loft v3 unchanged
- WeightWithin a few grams unchanged
What's new
A new, roomier upper
A new engineered mesh gives more room through the forefoot. Good news if the 17 felt a touch close-fitting.
A thinner tongue and softer insole
Less padding on the tongue, and a softer insole that makes the shoe feel plusher the moment you put it on.
The ride hasn't changed
Same foam, same drop, almost the same stack. If you loved how the 17 ran, the 18 runs the same way.
Should you upgrade?
Get the Ghost 18: if the Ghost 17 felt snug, or when yours are worn out and the 18 is the price you'd pay anyway.
Get the Ghost 17: Buy the 17 instead if it's cheaper: underfoot, they're the same shoe.
The Ghost 18
- New versionWell tested