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Brooks Ghost 13 vs Ghost 14

Updated July 28, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

The Ghost 14, by default. Amazon's Brooks Ghost 13 stock is gone in both men's and women's sizes, so what follows is a record of what changed, not a choice you still have.

Brooks Ghost 13, men's shoe, side profile
Ghost 13 · 2020
Brooks Ghost 14, men's shoe, side profile
Ghost 14 · 2021

Every spec, side by side

SpecGhost 13Ghost 14
FIT AND WEIGHT
Weight10.1 oz9.9 oz
WidthsD, 2E, 4EB, D, 2E, 4E
UpperEngineered air mesh with 3D Fit Print overlaysEngineered air mesh with a plush heel collar; Brooks's first carbon-neutral shoe
Small comfort wins across the board.
CUSHIONING GEOMETRY
Heel stack35 mm36 mm
Forefoot stack23 mm24 mm
Drop12 mm12 mm
MATERIALS
MidsoleDual-foam setup: DNA Loft lateral side, firmer BioMoGo DNA medialFull-length DNA Loft foam
The milestone update. Heel-to-toe transitions smoothed out and the firmer medial foam disappeared.
VALUE
List price at launch$130$130

Weighing whether to switch at all, rather than which of these two to buy? What replaced the Brooks Ghost 13 covers the verdict on the update, what loyalists made of it, and the closest alternatives from other brands.

Buy the Ghost 13

Old stock gone

Amazon's stock of the Brooks Ghost 13is gone in both men's and women's sizes, and discontinued stock does not come back.

Old stock is gone. See what replaced it

Buy the Ghost 14

Sizes running out

Discontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.

Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026.

Questions runners ask

Which is lighter, the Brooks Ghost 13 or the Ghost 14?
The Ghost 14, by 0.2 oz in a men's US 9 (9.9 oz vs 10.1 oz).
Do the Brooks Ghost 13 and Ghost 14 come in the same widths?
No. The Brooks Ghost 13 came in D, 2E, 4E; the Ghost 14 runs in B, D, 2E, 4E. The Ghost 14 added B.
How do the stack heights compare?
35 mm heel and 23 mm forefoot on the Brooks Ghost 13, against 36 mm and 24 mm on the Ghost 14. That is 1 mm more under the heel and 1 mm more under the forefoot.
Is the Ghost 14 still the newest Ghost?
No. The Ghost 15 replaced it in 2022, so the Ghost 14 now sells as an older model and usually below its $130 list price.