ShoeGeometry

Brooks Ghost 18

Daily trainerRoadNo plate2026Men'sCurrent

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Manufacturer stated
10mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
36mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
26mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Weight
Manufacturer stated
289g
Mediumregex_specs_v2size 9source
Plate
No plate
Primary foam
DNA Loft v3
List price
$150

Plate, foam and price from The Brooks Ghost 18 is on the Gravy Train, And It's Staying There | Believe in the Run.

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 39 mm, forefoot 32 mm, rocker apex 65 %Brooks Ghost 18: heel 36 mm, forefoot 26 mm (drop 10 mm); rocker apex 68 % of length, radius 41 % of length.36 mm26 mmRocker apex at 68 % of length from the heelrocker apex 68 %toeheel
Forefoot: rocker apex later earlierRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Drawn from the measured values, to scale for a 290 mm shoe; the grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. Brooks Ghost 18: heel 36 mm, forefoot 26 mm (drop 10 mm); rocker apex 68 % of length, radius 41 % of length.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; millimetre values are lab measurements from the cited source. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Rocker apex
AI estimated
67.8%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker radius
AI estimated
41%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
29deg
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
60deg
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
36mm

Average of two photos 0.3 mm apart.

Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
79.1%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
17.6%
Mediumvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Midsole width (forefoot)
Externally measured
115.7mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Midsole width (heel)
Externally measured
95.9mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Interior forefoot width
Externally measured
96mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Toebox width
Externally measured
70.6mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source

Stiffness

Longitudinal stiffness
Derived
22/ 100
Mediumlab_bending_force_score · 1source
Midsole firmness
Derived
77/ 100
Mediumlab_midsole_firmness_score · 1source

How it compares

  • Brooks Ghost 18's heel-to-toe drop is 10 mm, higher than the catalogue median of 6 mm (88% of the 91 other current shoes are lower).
  • Brooks Ghost 18's heel stack is 36 mm, thinner than the catalogue median of 39 mm (21% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Brooks Ghost 18's forefoot stack is 26 mm, thinner than the catalogue median of 32 mm (7% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • Brooks Ghost 18's weight is 289 g, heavier than the catalogue median of 268 g (72% of the 82 other current shoes are lighter).

Appears in:High drop

Compare:Brooks Ghost 18 vs Brooks Ghost 16Brooks Ghost 18 vs Nike Pegasus 42Brooks Ghost 18 vs Adidas Supernova Rise 3Previous version: Brooks Ghost 16

What changed from the Brooks Ghost 16

Forefoot stack higher, drop less, stiffness stiffer. Compared with the previous version in this catalogue; differences within measurement noise are shown as about the same.

Brooks Ghost 18: heel 36 mm, forefoot 26 mm (drop 10 mm); rocker apex 68 % of length, radius 41 % of length.Brooks Ghost 18: rocker apex at 68 % of lengthBrooks Ghost 16: heel 36 mm, forefoot 24 mm (drop 12 mm); rocker apex 69 % of length, radius 41 % of length.Brooks Ghost 16: rocker apex at 69 % of length
  • Brooks Ghost 1836/26 mm · apex 68 %
  • Brooks Ghost 1636/24 mm · apex 69 %
Midsoles drawn from measured values on a common length (290 mm), heels aligned, toe to the left; dots mark the rocker apex. Dotted lines use typical values where a shoe has no measurement. Exact values are in the table below.
MeasureBrooks Ghost 16Brooks Ghost 18Change
Heel stack35.5 mm36 mmabout the same
Forefoot stack23.5 mm26 mmhigher (+2.5 mm)
Drop12 mm10 mmless (−2 mm)
Weight278 g289 gheavier (+11 g)
Rocker apex69% of length67.8% of lengthabout the same
Toe tip over ground35.2 mm36.2 mmabout the same
Rocker rise angle27.4°29.1°about the same
Stiffness8/10022/100stiffer (+14)
Firmness81/10077/100about the same
Forefoot base width115 mm115.7 mmabout the same

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Sources

  • The Brooks Ghost 18 is on the Gravy Train, And It's Staying There | Believe in the Runreviewbelieveintherun.comaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • Brooks Ghost 18 Review (2026) - Doctors of RunningreviewBlueprintaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • brooks-ghost-18 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=275f8b1cf88a72c8ced5738ee0c75e96b20bd0dd0c71fd7b6441410005ccafdd; 0.3
  • brooks-ghost-18 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=45c52f2497547e5971fc3d5b6c08372fefd38f83debb64f621be3f91c8165bf7; 0.3
  • brooks-ghost-18 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=7fdb754d90a1476cf8e51caed0f721b2e29e55f4bfa8cf9027659a258770ff29; 0.3
  • brooks-ghost-18 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=ef1dd2336dd8c93c7297b86b5a8cef63631b33e3f6866b64b8b572848e94eeaa; 0.3
  • brooks-ghost-18 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=3bfa66a27ddc0aa0039ac396cabf68f5155a9a2ccc1c06fd83235ac2ab83d54f; 0.3
  • brooks-ghost-18 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=5830984dd8b2710f625401a16f5e92fe32997ff92dcb738a9580d33eb0081b16; 0.3
  • Cut in half: Brooks Ghost 18 Review (2026) | RunRepeatlabRunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviewsaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗

All approved observations

Every recorded value, including superseded ones. The displayed value per metric is chosen by precedence (measured › stated › derived › AI estimated), then confidence, then recency. 84 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop10 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Heel-to-toe drop10 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Heel stack36 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Heel stack36 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Forefoot stack26 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Forefoot stack26 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Weight289 g (size 9)StatedMediumregex_specs_v2Blueprint2026-10-03
Weight289 g (US M9)StatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Rocker apex67.8 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker apex67.8 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius41 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius41 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle29 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle29 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground36 mmest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe60 degest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground36 mmest.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe60 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset79.1 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset78.8 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)17.9 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)17.6 %est.Mediumvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Midsole width (forefoot)115.7 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole width (heel)95.9 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Interior forefoot width96 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Toebox width70.6 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Longitudinal stiffness22 DerivedMediumlab_bending_force_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole firmness77 DerivedMediumlab_midsole_firmness_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported.

Shoes with similar geometry

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Closest current models from other lines by stack, drop, rocker, toe height, stiffness, firmness, weight and width, whichever both shoes have.

Side profile illustration of the Nike Pegasus 42
Nike
Pegasus 42
Daily trainer · No plate
Drop
10 mm
Heel
37 mm
Apex
68%

Very close on every shared measure

Side profile illustration of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 25
Stability · No plate
Drop
10 mm
Heel
37 mm
Apex
68%

vs this shoe: softer foam

Side profile illustration of the Puma Velocity Nitro 5
Puma
Velocity Nitro 5
Daily trainer · No plate
Drop
8 mm
Heel
33 mm
Apex
67%

vs this shoe: 2 mm less drop

Side profile illustration of the Nike Pegasus Plus 2
Nike
Pegasus Plus 2
Tempo · No plate
Drop
10 mm
Heel
38 mm
Apex
70%

vs this shoe: 24 g lighter · later rocker