Length
3
- True to size.
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
Ghost Max
- True to size.
Brooks Ghost Max
BrooksTrainer shape
- Reviews
34 of 39 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations; 4 do not recommend it.
3
- True to size
- All day: comfortable
Ghost Max
- True to size; wide
$165Mid-rangeregular maker price$160–$170 across versions
Find on Google- Upperleather
- SoleChunky-looking
- Coloursblack, grey, white
Do Brooks Ghost Max run big?
Reported sensations
Across the foot
3
- wide feetGenerous width.
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
- No discomfort reported.
- wide feetGenerous width.
- Reports differ: regular or wide.
Ghost Max
- Wide fit.
Around the toes
3
- Roomy.
- Reported rubbing.
- Reports differ: roomy or tight.
Ghost Max
- Roomy.
Are Brooks Ghost Max comfortable all day?
Through the day
3
- All day walkingComfortable.
- All day standingComfortable.
- An ordinary dayComfortable.
- Walking · All dayComfortable.
- An ordinary dayComfortable.
- Short wearComfortable.
Weight on foot
3
- Feels heavy.
- Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
- Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
3
- Feels cool.
- thick socksFeels hot.
- Some reports disagree: cool.
Grip underfoot
3
- Holds on wet ground.
- Holds on wet ground.
Ghost Max
- Holds on wet ground.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
3
- Tearing.
- Creasing.
Will they keep their looks?
3
- Holds up with wear.
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
How long have people worn them?
3
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
Materials & everyday details
Upper material
leather
Sole shape
Chunky-looking
Materials & details
- Colour saturation
- muted
- Colour contrast
- tonal
- Sole colours
- black / gold / white
- Upper colours
- black / grey / white
From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.
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Price
Regular maker price level
$160–$170
Ghost Max L, Ghost Max 3
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About our research
Based on 59 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 Max vs Brooks Glycerin 22
Also used for running. Compare maker price.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost Max | Brooks Glycerin 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3
Ghost Max
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| Width | 3
Ghost Max
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| Toe box | 3
Ghost Max
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| All day on your feet | 3
|
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| Weight on the foot | 3
|
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
| Maker price | $160–$170 (regular maker price) | $175 (regular maker price) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Brooks Ghost Max vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost Max | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3
Ghost Max
|
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| Width | 3
Ghost Max
|
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| Toe box | 3
Ghost Max
|
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| All day on your feet | 3
|
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| Weight on the foot | 3
|
|
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Brooks Ghost Max vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost Max | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| Width | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| Toe box | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| All day on your feet | 3
|
|
| Weight on the foot | 3
|
|
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
Brooks Ghost Max vs Brooks Ghost 16
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost Max | Brooks Ghost 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| Width | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| Toe box | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| All day on your feet | 3
|
|
| Weight on the foot | 3
|
|
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Brooks Ghost Max vs Brooks Ghost 18
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost Max | Brooks Ghost 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3
Ghost Max
|
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| Width | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| Toe box | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| All day on your feet | 3
|
|
| Weight on the foot | 3
|
|
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
Brooks Ghost Max vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Brooks Ghost Max | Brooks Glycerin Max 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| Width | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| Toe box | 3
Ghost Max
|
|
| All day on your feet | 3
|
|
| Weight on the foot | 3
|
|
| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
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