Brooks Ghost 17 vs Ghost 18
Updated September 10, 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.
- Brooks Ghost 17Men's at AmazonWomen's
- Brooks Ghost 18Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Sep 10, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
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
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Sep 10, 2026.
Buy the Ghost 18
Stocked at AmazonAvailability 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.