The Ghost is an immensely fashionable every day coach and the preferred coach within the Brooks efficiency vary. It has all the important thing options that make Brooks such a well-liked operating model: an opulent higher, a cushioned journey and a supportive midsole.
The Ghost is extensively obtainable, has an inexpensive value and is extraordinarily constant from iteration to iteration. For this reason it has such a loyal fanbase. Model 17 of the Ghost has some large updates; this comparability will inform you which model is the higher one for you.
Verdict
The Brooks Ghost 17 is an efficient every day coach with a snug, supportive journey. With deeper cushioning and a softer journey, it’s the perfect model up to now though it has picked up 17 grams. Model 17 has 2 mm additional foam within the forefoot, making it extra appropriate for midfoot & forefoot strikers. It has additionally elevated in value by $10.
The Brooks Ghost 16 is a neutral-cushioned every day coach constructed for every day mileage with the intention to ship a properly cushioned skilled. The general theme for this shoe is that there nothing to hate concerning the shoe and there’s additionally nothing to like about it both. I don’t suppose it delivers on the well-cushioned expertise but it actually delivers as a every day coach.
Advisable for
Each day coaching
Each day coaching
Cushioning sort
Balanced
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Medium cushioning
Medium cushioning
Flexibility
versatile
inflexible
Stability
very steady
some stability
Sizing
purchase half measurement larger
true to measurement
Retail value
US$149.95
US$139.95
The Ghost 17 and 16 each have DNA Loft v3 midsoles. This can be a nitrogen-injected EVA foam with a agency however cushioned journey. The nitrogen bubbles within the foam provides some additional pop and responsiveness throughout transitions. The large distinction between the 17 and 16 is that the 17 has 2 mm extra foam in its forefoot.
The result’s that the 17 feels softer and extra cushioned in its forefoot. This alteration makes the 17 higher for mid-foot or forefoot strikers. The 17 now has a ten mm drop, which signifies that the cushioning is extra evenly distributed over the size of the midsole.
The 16 is healthier for heel strikers as a result of there’s extra foam within the rear to melt heel strikes. Newbie runners are normally heel strikers whereas extra superior runners strike additional ahead.
The 17 has extra long-distance consolation and this makes it higher for lengthy runs. The firmer, lighter 16 is healthier for shorter, quicker runs. The firmer journey of the 16 makes it simpler to extend your tempo.
For those who want help, the Ghost 17 has higher stability. It has a wider base on the forefoot and the heel so foot strikes really feel extra planted when operating within the 17. The 16 can also be very steady for a impartial coach however not as steady because the 17.
Each variations have superb outsole sturdiness however the 16 has barely extra rubber which makes it extra sturdy. The 17 has some cutouts in its rubber to scale back the burden however the 16 has strong rubber items with no holes. Traction just isn’t superb in moist situations in each variations due to how arduous the outsole rubber is.
The Ghost 16 has an engineered air mesh higher whereas the Ghost 17 has a double jacquard air mesh higher. Each higher supplies are very mushy and plush however the 17’s higher feels barely thinner and extra breathable. This makes the 17 extra suited to hotter climates and the 16 higher for cooler climates.
They’ve generously padded collars and tongues so consolation is excellent. The 17 has a heel tab that flares away out of your Achilles whereas the 16 has a conventional, puffy heel tab. Their tongues should not gusseted however there isn’t a lot tongue slide.
Each variations have very cosy becoming uppers with tight toe-boxes. It’s advisable to go up a half measurement for each variations. There are additionally large and further large variations of each the 17 and 16.
