Length
Ghost 18
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
Brooks Ghost 18
BrooksTrainer shape
- Reviews
19 of 21 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations; 1 does not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: True to size or large
- Width: Regular and wide: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy
- Instep: Reported rubbing
Where can you wear it?
- Walking all day
- Warm days: feels cool
- Wet ground: grip holds
- Feels light on foot
- Worn for running, walking
$165Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores$150–$180 across stores
Find on Google- SoleChunky-looking
- Coloursblack, grey
Do Brooks Ghost 18 run big?
Reported sensations
Over the instep
Ghost 18
- Reported rubbing.
Width
Ghost 18
- Reports differ: regular or wide.
Around the toes
Ghost 18
- Roomy.
Are Brooks Ghost 18 comfortable all day?
Through the day
Ghost 18
- All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on foot
Ghost 18
- Feels light.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
Ghost 18
- Feels cool.
Grip underfoot
Ghost 18
- Holds on wet pavement.
- Holds on wet ground.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Outsole
Ghost 18
- Coming apart.
Will they keep their looks?
Ghost 18
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
How long have people worn them?
Ghost 18
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
Materials & everyday details
Sole shape
Chunky-looking
Materials & details
- Colour contrast
- Sole stands out from the upper
- Sole colours
- black / orange
- Upper colours
- black / grey
From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.
See them on video
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About our research
Based on 29 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost 18 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 |
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| Length |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $150–$179.99 (typical price at large US stores) | $154.95–$155 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost 18 | Brooks Glycerin Max 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $150–$179.99 (typical price at large US stores) | $199.95–$200 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Salomon Aero Glide
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost 18 | Salomon Aero Glide |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $150–$179.99 (typical price at large US stores) | $119.95–$160 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Asics GT-2000
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost 18 | Asics GT-2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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GT-2000 14
GT-2000 15
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GT-2000 14
GT-2000 15
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| Toe box |
| GT-2000 14
GT-2000 15
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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GT-2000 14
GT-2000 15
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| Maker price | $150–$179.99 (typical price at large US stores) | $109.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost 18 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Ghost 16
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost 18 | Brooks Ghost 16 |
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| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.
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