The verdict
The Ghost 18 is the Brooks high-arch pick — 10mm drop and DNA Loft v3 deliver heavenly cushion.
Strengths
- +10mm heel-to-toe drop favors high arches
- +DNA Loft v3 midsole — heavenly cushion
- +Brooks' best-selling daily trainer
- +Stable + smooth ride
Watch-outs
- −Higher drop not for forefoot strikers
- −Heavier than racing shoes
- −Standard width less roomy than Nimbus
How it compares
10mm drop best for high arches. DNA Loft v3 cushion. Less roomy than Nimbus.
Who this is for
At a glance: high-arch heel strikers wanting Brooks reliability.
Why you’d buy the Brooks Ghost 18
- 10mm heel-to-toe drop favors high arches.
- DNA Loft v3 midsole — heavenly cushion.
- Brooks' best-selling daily trainer.
Why you’d skip it
- Higher drop not for forefoot strikers.
- Heavier than racing shoes.
- Standard width less roomy than Nimbus.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
