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Head-to-Head Comparison

Saucony Ride 18 vs Brooks Ghost 18

Saucony

Ride 18

The Saucony Ride 18 delivers a balanced, medium-cushioned ride built for daily training miles. It handles everything from easy jogs to moderate tempo efforts without breaking a sweat.

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Brooks

Ghost 18

The Brooks Ghost 18 delivers a balanced, medium-cushioned ride built for daily training miles. It handles everything from easy jogs to moderate tempo efforts without breaking a sweat.

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Spec comparison

SpecSaucony Ride 18Brooks Ghost 18
Price$140$140
Weight9.5 oz9.5 oz
Stack Height35mm37mm
Drop8mm10mm
CushionModerateModerate
StabilityNeutralNeutral
Widthsstandard, widenarrow, standard, wide, xwide
Surfaceroad, track, treadmillroad, track, treadmill
Carbon PlateNoNo
PEBA FoamNoNo

The verdict

Pick the Saucony Ride 18if…

  • +You want a shoe for everyday training
  • +You want a shoe for easy runs
  • +You want a shoe for first marathon build-up
  • +You want a shoe for all-around versatility

Pick the Brooks Ghost 18if…

  • +You want a shoe for everyday training
  • +You want a shoe for easy runs
  • +You want a shoe for first marathon build-up
  • +You want a shoe for all-around versatility

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