Brooks Ghost vs Saucony Ride
Comparing the current Ghost 18 and Ride 19. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
Drop is the real difference: 8 mm on the Ride 19 against 10 mm on the Ghost 18. Coming off the Ghost 18, the Ride 19 loads your calves and Achilles harder for the first couple of weeks. Both sit in the same role (daily trainer). The Ride 19 lists $5 lower.
- Brooks Ghost 18Men's at AmazonWomen's
- Saucony Ride 19Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
Every spec, side by side
| Spec | Ghost 18 | Ride 19 |
|---|---|---|
| FIT AND WEIGHT | ||
| Weight | 10.2 oz | 8.9 oz |
| Widths | B, D, 2E, 4E | D, 2E |
| Upper | Engineered mesh with a plush collar | Engineered mesh with a padded gusseted tongue |
| CUSHIONING GEOMETRY | ||
| Heel stack | 36 mm | 38 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | 30 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| MATERIALS | ||
| Midsole | DNA Loft v3 nitrogen-infused foam | Supercritical PWRRUN+ foam |
| VALUE | ||
| List price at launch | $150 | $145 |
Which line changes its ride more often?
The Ghost has done it once in 6 versions, most recently with the Ghost 17 in 2025, and the Ride has done it 2 times in 7 versions, most recently with the Ride 17 in 2024. If you want a shoe you can rebuy without reading a review first, the Ghost has the steadier record.
Buy the Ghost 18
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Jul 28, 2026.
Buy the Ride 19
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Jul 28, 2026.
Chasing a specific older version rather than choosing between the current two? The Brooks Ghost lineage and the Saucony Ride lineage track every version and what changed in each update.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Brooks Ghost or the Saucony Ride lighter?
- The Ride 19, by 1.3 oz in a men's US 9 (8.9 oz against 10.2 oz).
- Can I switch from the Brooks Ghost to the Saucony Ride?
- Yes, but ease into it. The drop moves 2 mm (10 mm on the Ghost 18, 8 mm on the Ride 19), which changes where your foot loads at landing. Give it two weeks of easy running before a hard session.
- Which is more cushioned, the Brooks Ghost or the Saucony Ride?
- The Ride 19, on stack height: 38 mm under the heel against 36 mm. Stack is not the whole story, though; the foams differ too.
- Which comes in more widths?
- The Ghost 18. The Ghost 18 runs in B, D, 2E, 4E for men's sizes; the Ride 19 runs in D, 2E.
- Which costs more, the Brooks Ghost or the Saucony Ride?
- The Ghost 18, by $5 at list ($150 against $145). That gap narrows once either one gets a successor.
Updated July 28, 2026.