The Brooks Ghost is an immensely widespread each day coach which has gained a cult following over time. Not solely is it broadly out there however it’s also very snug and really constant in experience from model to model. The newest model of the Ghost is a serious replace, notably within the midsole foam division.
This comparability will be capable to inform you which model is healthier for you.
Ghost 16
Ghost 15
Verdict
The Brooks Ghost 16 is a neutral-cushioned each day coach constructed for each day mileage with the intention to ship a properly cushioned skilled. The general theme for this shoe is that there nothing to hate concerning the shoe and there’s additionally nothing to like about it both. I don’t suppose it delivers on the well-cushioned expertise but it actually delivers as a each day coach.
The Ghost 15 is a supremely snug each day coach with a excessive drop which makes it best suited for heel strikers. It’s a really secure selection in relation to bread and butter mileage trainers due to its luxurious higher and its constant match/experience from model to model.
The fifteenth model of the Ghost has a brand new, DNA Loft v2 midsole which makes the shoe somewhat bit heavier and provides it a firmer experience. Because of this, the Ghost 15 feels higher throughout sooner paces however not as snug throughout slow-paced runs.
Beneficial for
Day by day coaching
Day by day coaching
Cushioning sort
Balanced
Balanced
Cushioning quantity
Medium cushioning
Extremely cushioned
Flexibility
inflexible
versatile
Stability
some stability
very secure
Sizing
true to dimension
true to dimension
Retail worth
US$139.95
US$140
The Ghost 16 has a DNA Loft v3 midsole which has nitrogen infused into it to make it lighter and extra responsive. The Ghost 15 has the older DNA Loft v2 midsole which is heavier and firmer.
The distinction in midsole foams leads to the 16 being softer than the 15 and higher for lengthy runs. The 15 is healthier for faster-paced runs as a result of your toes sink down into the midsole much less.
The Ghost 15 is extra secure than the 16 as a result of its midsole is firmer so there’s much less lean bias. Runners who want extra stability will discover the 15 extra supportive.
The 16 and 15 each have excessive 12mm drops which is extra suited to heel strikers than midfoot or forefoot strikers.
Each model have very thick outsole rubber in comparable configurations so outsole sturdiness is identical.
Brooks trainers are identified for his or her splendidly plush and comfy uppers. The Ghost 16 and 15 each extraordinarily snug with the primary distinction being within the match.
The 16 matches snugger and shorter than the 15.
If you happen to take pleasure in spacious uppers, you’ll must dimension up within the 16. The 15 has a real to dimension match. They each don’t have gusseted tongues.
If you need a softer coach for gradual runs and for lengthy runs, the Ghost 16 is the shoe for you. It has a midsole foam which supplies extra power return than the 15 so it feels extra energetic. If you need extra floor really feel, the 16 can also be the higher possibility.
If you need a firmer coach for quick runs, the Ghost 15 is the higher shoe for you. It supplies a firmer platform so that you can push off from and it has extra stability. It’s additionally higher for you in case you have excessive quantity toes and also you want a extra spacious higher.
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