# Brooks Ghost 18

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/brooks-ghost-17
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/running-shoes
- Placement: #3 of 17 in Running Shoes, A tier
- Brand: Brooks
- LP on this board: 731
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:37:36.222Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

The Ghost 18 is highlighted as the most balanced shoe for everyday mileage, combining durability and comfort, and is praised by Runner’s World and RTINGS for its smooth, supportive ride and excellent long-term durability.

## For

- Smooth, supportive ride
- Excellent durability for long-term use
- Great cushioning and stability
- Comfortable
- Neutral fit

## Against

- Loses the top spot only on ride excitement

## Evidence

Consolidated from 56 cited sources across 45 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews | Carlos Sánchez | A | https://runrepeat.com/brooks-ghost-18 | fetched and confirmed |
| RunToTheFinish | Cortney Berling | B | https://runtothefinish.com/brooks-ghost-18-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| NorthernRunner.com Blog | northernrunner.com | B | https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/brooks-ghost-18-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Blueprint | David Salas | C | https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/brooks-ghost-18-review-2026/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Confluence Running Company | Matthew Gawors | B | https://www.confluencerunning.com/blogs/product-reviews/brooks-ghost-18-review-your-trusted-daily-trainer-gets-an-update?srsltid=AfmBOorQQPrdtv7stRda4Ku1uKSSxcCFk6fnNlm5c2TmSlnjXCCYLD7h | fetched and confirmed |
| Roadtrailrun | roadtrailrun.com | C | https://www.roadtrailrun.com/2026/05/brooks-ghost-18-review-with-5.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Alastair Running | Alastair Dixon | C | https://www.alastairrunning.com/brooks-ghost-18-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Runningwarehouse | - | C | https://www.runningwarehouse.com/reviews/brooks-shoe-reviews/brooks-ghost-18.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqmhoFJUNo3tIq5brwGvHjCRFUpo_m1ddUXPKwIy6HRG5nvpeAx | fetched and confirmed |
| Trail & Kale | Alastair Dixon | B | https://trailandkale.com/brooks-ghost-18-daily-trainers-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineerjourney.com | Tyler | B | https://mountaineerjourney.com/blog/brooks-ghost-18-review | fetched and confirmed |
| FORDY RUNS | FORDY RUNS | C | https://www.fordyruns.com/post/brooks-ghost-18-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Runner's World | Amanda Furrer | C | https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a71283760/brooks-ghost-18-release/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Find My Footwear | Paul Freary | B | https://findmyfootwear.com/brooks-ghost-18-review-the-perfect-daily-trainer/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/brooks | u/subwrx18 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/brooks/comments/1svas8d/ghost_18_or_the_hyperion_3/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Flawlessshoereviews | flawlessshoereviews.com | B | https://flawlessshoereviews.com/brooks-shoes/brooks-ghost-18-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Cam Vigliotta | B | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-walking-shoes-for-women/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Runner's World | Ali Ball | C | https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/gear/shoes/a32170097/beginner-running-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Find My Footwear | Paul Freary | C | https://findmyfootwear.com/brooks-ghost-18-vs-ghost-17-worth-the-upgrade/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Meta Endurance | Andy | B | https://meta-endurance.com/brooks-ghost-18-review-2026/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Marathon Sports | marathonsports.com | B | https://www.marathonsports.com/blog/brooks-ghost-vs-ghost-max-compared?srsltid | fetched and confirmed |
| Sundried | sundried.com | B | https://www.sundried.com/blogs/reviews/brooks-ghost-18-preview?srsltid | fetched and confirmed |
| Switchback Travel | Nate Lemin | B | https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-running-shoes | fetched and confirmed |
| RunToTheFinish | runtothefinish.com | B | https://runtothefinish.com/brooks-ghost-18-preview/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/@amysbalancingact/video/7633973070994132254 | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | C | https://www.instagram.com/p/DYnSQPDt2IM/?__d=1VX%E5%B0%8F%E5%8F%B7%E6%AD%A3%E8%A7%84%E7%BD%91%E7%AB%99%E8%B4%AD%E4%B9%B0%E5%B9%B3%E5%8F%B0%2B-%2B%E8%87%AA%E5%8A%A9%E8%B4%AD%E4%B9%B0%E8%87%AA%E5%8A%A8%E5%8F%91%E8%B4%A7%2Bueiue.com-%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%B7%B2%E5%AE%9E%E5%90%8D3%E5%B9%B4%E7%A7%81%E4%BA%BA%E5%8F%B7%E5%9C%A8%E7%BA%BF%E8%B4%AD%E4%B9%B0%E6%89%B9%E5%8F%91 | fetched and confirmed |
| Prevention | Charlotte Lewis Finigan | B | https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/a71485544/brooks-ghost-18-sneaker-team-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Pickleball Gang | Ryan Collins | D | https://thepickleballgang.com/brooks-pickleball-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| RunToTheFinish | runtothefinish.com | B | https://runtothefinish.com/marathon-running-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| RunToTheFinish | runtothefinish.com | B | https://runtothefinish.com/prevent-shin-splints/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Ben Parkes - Road Running Reviews | Ben Parkes - Road Running Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7nuvq2LCCk | fetched and confirmed |
| The Run Testers | The Run Testers | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATwDGZRFqGU | fetched and confirmed |
| Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | Flawless Physio \| Shoe Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVnG5SX_kMY | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineer Journey | Mountaineer Journey | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWcC5KxjUzg | fetched and confirmed |
| Fleet Feet | Fleet Feet | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4LYVo58W5A | fetched and confirmed |
| The Run Testers | The Run Testers | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M6rbn1xPPY | fetched and confirmed |
| Insert Name Here Running | Insert Name Here Running | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVlSmSksH4w | fetched and confirmed |
| Rackets & Runners Running | Rackets & Runners Running | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiyiJJaDlKo | fetched and confirmed |
| Find My Footwear | Find My Footwear | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uei299LQgMc | fetched and confirmed |
| Joe Sheryak | Joe Sheryak | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaJJ0Wd_uY0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Run Moore | Run Moore | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk3easkFKaY | fetched and confirmed |
| Running Lab | Running Lab | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ascwgtjNKk | fetched and confirmed |
| Rackets & Runners Running | Rackets & Runners Running | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNH9MjiVE7I | fetched and confirmed |
| QdaQueen | QdaQueen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRdwW-OBsVc | fetched and confirmed |
| Running Warehouse Australia | Running Warehouse Australia | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utnc0OK8qcY | fetched and confirmed |
| Find My Footwear | Find My Footwear | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LZnsFnyM84 | fetched and confirmed |
| Dodds Shoe Co | Dodds Shoe Co | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKKfGAUpbCk | fetched and confirmed |
| Road Runner Sports | Road Runner Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOD-irXS9h8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Runner’s World | - | - | https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a19663621/best-running-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Size 15 Runner - All the news that's fit to run | thesize15runner | B | https://www.thesize15runner.com/2026/06/19/brooks-ghost-18-review-better-than-the-ghost-max-4/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Believe in the Run | believeintherun.com | C | https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/brooks-ghost-18-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Alastair Running | Alastair Running | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti6SvwO39GY | fetched and confirmed |
| Running Warehouse | Running Warehouse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PINnFXHor_o | fetched and confirmed |
| Alastair Running | Alastair Running | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RvMxYCQrvU | fetched and confirmed |
| =PR= Run & Walk | Lauren Haislip | B | https://prrunandwalk.com/blogs/news/brooks-ghost-18-review?srsltid=AfmBOoox8iQGpF7_JRcrrz1Q72Dt5YIeXx_pfjkuPMzoTbDhP_vrzhoH | fetched and confirmed |
| health.yahoo.com | - | - | https://health.yahoo.com/wellness/fitness/article/best-running-shoes-170030928.html | fetched and confirmed |
| RTINGS | - | - | https://www.rtings.com/running-shoes/reviews/best/running | fetched and confirmed |

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | ASICS Novablast 5 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-novablast-5 |
| 2 | Adidas Adizero EVO SL | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-adizero-evo-sl |
| 4 | Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/saucony-endorphin-speed-4 |
| 5 | ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-metaspeed-sky-tokyo |
| 6 | ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-gel-kayano-33 |
| 7 | Hoka Mach 6 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-mach-6 |
| 8 | Nike Alphafly 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/nike-alphafly-3 |
| 15 | adidas Ultraboost 5 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-ultraboost-5 |
| 16 | Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/adidas-adizero-adios-pro-evo-3 |
| 17 | On Cloud 6 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/on-cloud-6-running-shoes |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/running-shoes.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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