Which is lighter, the Brooks Ghost 17 or the Ghost 18?

Neither by a meaningful margin. Both weigh about 10.2 oz in a men's US 9.

Do the Brooks Ghost 17 and Ghost 18 come in the same widths?

Yes. Both run in B, D, 2E, 4E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Ghost 17 carries over to the Ghost 18.

How do the stack heights compare?

36 mm heel and 26 mm forefoot on the Brooks Ghost 17, against 36 mm and 26 mm on the Ghost 18. Same platform under both.

Is the Ghost 18 still the newest Ghost?

Yes. The Ghost 18 is the current Brooks Ghost, listing at $150 at launch.

Brooks Ghost 17 vs Ghost 18

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

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Faithful successor

THE SHORT ANSWER

Whichever your size still exists in. The Ghost 17 is discontinued at retail, so remaining pairs sell against a thinning size run, while the Ghost 18 has a full one.

Ghost 17 · 2025

Ghost 18 · 2026

Every spec, side by side

Spec	Ghost 17	Ghost 18
FIT AND WEIGHT
Weight	10.2 oz	10.2 oz
Widths	B, D, 2E, 4E	B, D, 2E, 4E
Upper	Double jacquard air mesh with a padded kickback heel collar	Engineered mesh with a plush collar
	The only real change. Reviewers found the ride indistinguishable from the 17.
CUSHIONING GEOMETRY
Heel stack	36 mm	36 mm
Forefoot stack	26 mm	26 mm
Drop	10 mm	10 mm
MATERIALS
Midsole	Nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 foam	DNA Loft v3 nitrogen-infused foam
VALUE
List price at launch	$150	$150

Weighing whether to switch at all, rather than which of these two to buy? What replaced the Brooks Ghost 17 covers the verdict on the update, what loyalists made of it, and the closest alternatives from other brands.

Buy the Ghost 17

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.

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Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026.

Buy the Ghost 18

Stocked at Amazon

Men's: Check price at Amazon Women's: Check price at Amazon

Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026.

Questions runners ask

Which is lighter, the Brooks Ghost 17 or the Ghost 18?: Neither by a meaningful margin. Both weigh about 10.2 oz in a men's US 9.
Do the Brooks Ghost 17 and Ghost 18 come in the same widths?: Yes. Both run in B, D, 2E, 4E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Ghost 17 carries over to the Ghost 18.
How do the stack heights compare?: 36 mm heel and 26 mm forefoot on the Brooks Ghost 17, against 36 mm and 26 mm on the Ghost 18. Same platform under both.
Is the Ghost 18 still the newest Ghost?: Yes. The Ghost 18 is the current Brooks Ghost, listing at $150 at launch.