What replaced the Brooks Ghost 17?
Updated July 28, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Ghost 18 replaced the Ghost 17 in May 2026. It is an upper-only refresh: same foam, same 10 mm drop, same $150 price, new mesh and heel collar.
At a glance
- Weight is unchanged
- Drop is unchanged at 10 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Ghost 17 vs 18.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Faithful successorThe 18 changes the upper and nothing else that matters. Reviewers could not tell the ride apart from the 17. Buy whichever one is cheaper in your size; that is the entire decision.
Stick with the Ghost 17 if
- Clearance has the 17 around $110 and the ride is identical
- The 17's jacquard mesh fit your foot well
Move to the Ghost 18 if
- You want a full size run and current colorways
- The 17's upper was the one thing you would change
What loyalists said about the update
Reaction was quiet in the good way. Reviews called it a tune-up rather than a teardown, and the recurring note was relief that Brooks left the geometry alone after the drop change the year before.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Ghost 17 stock
Sizes running outDiscontinued 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.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Ghost 18, these come closest to what the Ghost 17 did.
- 10.1 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Pegasus covers the same daily-trainer role with a firmer ride, and since the Ghost 17 the two lines share a 10 mm drop. It is the obvious cross-shop in the other direction.
Against your Brooks Ghost 17: the same weight, 1 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $5 less at list.
- 9.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 43.5 mm heel
- $165 list
The Nimbus is the step-up option: taller, softer, and more expensive. Ghost runners who want more cushion for long easy days cross-shop it.
Against your Brooks Ghost 17: 0.3 oz lighter, 7.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $15 more at list.
- 10.6 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Adrenaline is the Ghost with GuideRails support bumpers added. Ghost runners who start dealing with knee or hip niggles usually try it first because the fit and foam feel familiar.
Against your Brooks Ghost 17: 0.4 oz heavier, 1 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $5 less at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Brooks Ghost 17 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Brooks Ghost 17, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- Is the Ghost 18 a downgrade from the Brooks Ghost 17?
- No. The Ghost 18 keeps the same ride and fixes small things. If you liked the Brooks Ghost 17, the update carries over without an adjustment period.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Brooks Ghost 17?
- The Nike Pegasus 42. The Pegasus covers the same daily-trainer role with a firmer ride, and since the Ghost 17 the two lines share a 10 mm drop. It is the obvious cross-shop in the other direction.