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Brooks Ghost Max
Overall Grades And Reviews
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
- Top 10% out of 116 shoes currently for sale
- Top 10% out of 116 shoes designed for everyday training
- 3rd out of 20 Brooks shoes
- Top 5% out of 1,497 shoes with reader reviews
- Top 5% out of 1,495 shoes designed for everyday
- 18th out of 171 shoes made by Brooks
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Pros
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Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.
Cons
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Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Brooks Ghost 15.
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
44%
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| 9 |
22%
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| 8 |
28%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
6%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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- LRC Grade
- 8.8
- Average Review
- 9.0
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 9.2
- Average Review
- 9.6
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 9.5
- Average Review
- 9.6
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 9.1
- Median Review
- 9.5
- LRC Grade
- 8.3
- Average Review
- 8.4
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 8.7
- Median Review
- 9.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
44%
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| 9 |
22%
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| 8 |
28%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
6%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
61%
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| 9 |
33%
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| 8 |
6%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
72%
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| 9 |
17%
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| 8 |
6%
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| 7 |
6%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
50%
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| 9 |
17%
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| 8 |
28%
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| 7 |
6%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
44%
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| 9 |
0%
|
| 8 |
22%
|
| 7 |
22%
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| 6 |
6%
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| ≤ 5 |
6%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
44%
|
| 9 |
17%
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| 8 |
6%
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| 7 |
28%
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| 6 |
6%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Shoe Comparison
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Brooks Ghost Max
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Brooks Ghost 16
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Brooks Ghost 15
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HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
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| Image |
This Shoe
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Newer Version
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Top Rated Trainer For Sale
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Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
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9.5 oz. (men's), 8.2 oz. (women's)
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9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
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11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
38mm.
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36mm.
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35mm.
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43mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
32mm.
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24mm.
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23mm.
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39mm.
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| Drop Height |
6 mm.
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12 mm.
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12 mm.
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4 mm.
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| Upper material |
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Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
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Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
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| Shoe Released |
Q3 2023
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Q2 2024
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Q4 2022
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Q3 2022
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| MSRP |
$150
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$140
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$165
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.8
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8.7
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9.2
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9.0
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| Comfort |
9.2
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8.8
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9.1
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9.4
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| Cushioning |
9.5
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8.6
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9.1
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9.7
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| Durability |
8.7
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8.4
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8.7
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8.2
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| Appearance |
8.3
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8.2
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8.3
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7.9
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| Value |
8.4
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8.0
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8.6
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7.6
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Reader Reviews
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LRC Editor's Choice
Brooks Ghost Max
20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 5.0
- Value
- 6.0
I work at Fleet Feet and I noticed that this is categorized in the max cushioned shoe department. I disagree. I think this should be in the mid cushion category as this is comparable to the Hoka Clifton. The only difference is that it has a better response then the Clifton. It has a very low drop of 6mm. The cushion is great with less weight. We have been selling them like hotcakes at the store.
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OK cushioning but not the best
15 miles per week, underpronator, medium arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 9.0
- Durability
- 7.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 9.0
I was looking for max cushioning and the Ghost Max provided a reasonable amount, but I found other shoes that did better. The shoe wear seemed quicker than some of my other Brooks shoes. The look of the shoe is a bit dull for it's class.
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Supershoe comfort in a daily trainer
45 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
The Brooks Ghost Max has been great for high-mileage training on aging feet. Not supershoes, but a bit of that supershoe cushioned feeling.
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Very Euphoric with the Ghosts
30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
I can’t go wrong with this type of shoe, especially with its durability, cushioning, and energy feedback whenever I’m doing roadwork.
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amazing shoe
55 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 10.0
great shoe, super comfy and helps with my form a lot. a lot better and wont change shoes