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Brooks Ghost 18 vs Mizuno Wave Rider 30

Brooks Ghost 18, side view

Brooks

Ghost 18

  • Weight 289 g
  • Drop 10 mm
  • Stack 36 mm

USD 150

Mizuno Wave Rider 30, side view

Mizuno

Wave Rider 30

  • Weight 265 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 42.5 mm

USD 150

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

  • Brooks Ghost 18

    • 2 mm higher drop
    • 6.5 mm less under the heel
    • Also made for: Easy runs

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30

    • 24 g lighter
    • 2 mm lower drop
    • 6.5 mm more under the heel
    • Also made for: Long runs

Side by side

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30 is 24 g lighter
  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30 has 6.5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Brooks Ghost 18
  • Mizuno Wave Rider 30
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Ghost 18 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Ghost 18 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Ghost 18 — Stability: 4/5
  • Ghost 18 — Durability: 4/5
  • Ghost 18 — Grip: 3/5
  • Ghost 18 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Stability: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Durability: 2/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Grip: 5/5
  • Wave Rider 30 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionBrooks Ghost 18Mizuno Wave Rider 30
Price
Catalogue price USD 150 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 289 g 265 g
Drop 10 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 36 mm 42.5 mm
Forefoot stack 26 mm 34.5 mm
Midsole foam DNA LOFT v3 MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.58 out of 5 3.87 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 2 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 5 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Not specified
Uses Easy runs, Daily training Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Brooks Ghost 18

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Mizuno Wave Rider 30

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Nike Quest 6, side view

    Nike

    Quest 6

    • Weight 295 g
    • Drop 10 mm

    EUR 79.99

    • Close to Brooks Ghost 18: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Revolt 4, side view

    Mizuno

    Revolt 4

    • Weight 295 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 35.5 mm
    • Close to Brooks Ghost 18: same terrain, same category, same role
  • HOKA Clifton 10, side view

    HOKA

    Clifton 10

    • Weight 278 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 42 mm

    USD 155

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Rider 30: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Glycerin Flex, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin Flex

    • Weight 250 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Rider 30: same terrain, same category, same role