Models / Comparisons / Brooks Ghost vs Brooks Glycerin
Brooks Ghost vs Brooks Glycerin
Differences
The Ghost 18 is Brooks' balanced-cushion shoe, with DNA LOFT v3 and a 10 mm drop; the Glycerin 23 is its plush-cushion shoe, with dual-density DNA Tuned and an 8 mm drop, and costs 30 € more. For daily runs, Ghost; for long runs, Glycerin.
- Cushion per Brooks: balanced on the Ghost 18; plush on the Glycerin 23.
- Foam: DNA LOFT v3 (Ghost 18); dual-density DNA Tuned (Glycerin 23).
- Drop: 10 mm for the Ghost 18 and 8 mm for the Glycerin 23.
- Widths: the Ghost 18 also comes in a narrow width.
- Upper: Air Mesh (Ghost 18); engineered knit (Glycerin 23).
- Brooks price: 150 € for the Ghost 18 and 180 € for the Glycerin 23.
| Brooks Ghost | Brooks Glycerin | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Brooks neutral shoe introduced in 2008 for runners of all levels. | The core model of the Brooks Glycerin family, which also includes GTS, Max and Flex. |
| Kind | Running | Running |
| Profile | Low | Low |
| Upper | Two-tone Air Mesh upper with a smooth knit tongue (Ghost 18). | Breathable engineered knit upper (Glycerin 23). |
| Sole | RoadTack rubber outsole (Ghost 18). | — |
| Cushioning | Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam (Ghost 18). | Dual-density, nitrogen-infused DNA Tuned foam (Glycerin 23). |
| Fit and sizing | Brooks offers it in narrow, medium, wide and extra-wide widths. | Brooks offers it in medium, wide and extra-wide widths. |
| Made for | Daily road runs and walking. | Road running, daily use and long runs. |
| Drop | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| List price | 150,00 € | 180,00 € |
Price and sizes
| Brooks Ghost | Brooks Glycerin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (adult pairs) | 81,95 € | 101,99 € |
| Usual price (adult pairs) | 134,95 € | 138,47 € |
| Under their usual price today | 33 of 111 | 19 of 64 |
| Adult pairs on sale | 111 | 64 |
| Shops with stock (adult) | 17 | 10 |
| Adult sizes in stock (EU) | 35 1/2–49 1/2 | 36–49 1/2 |









































