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Brooks Ghost Max 4 vs Brooks Ghost Max 3

Brooks

Ghost Max 4

  • Weight 292 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 40 mm

USD 165

Brooks

Ghost Max 3

  • Weight 320 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 39 mm

USD 160

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Brooks Ghost Max 4 is 28 g lighter

Profiles

  • Brooks Ghost Max 4
  • Brooks Ghost Max 3
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Ghost Max 4 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Ghost Max 4 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Ghost Max 4 — Stability: 5/5
  • Ghost Max 4 — Durability: 4/5
  • Ghost Max 4 — Grip: 3/5
  • Ghost Max 4 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Ghost Max 3 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Ghost Max 3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Ghost Max 3 — Stability: 5/5
  • Ghost Max 3 — Durability: 4/5
  • Ghost Max 3 — Grip: 3/5
  • Ghost Max 3 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionBrooks Ghost Max 4Brooks Ghost Max 3
Price
Catalogue price USD 165 USD 160
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 292 g 320 g
Drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 39 mm
Forefoot stack 34 mm 33 mm
Midsole foam DNA LOFT v3 DNA LOFT v3
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.77 out of 5 3.17 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Brooks Ghost Max 4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

Brooks Ghost Max 3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 160

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • Brooks Glycerin 22, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin 22

    • Weight 289 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 165

    • Close to Brooks Ghost Max 4: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Puma MagMax NITRO, side view

    Puma

    MagMax NITRO

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 46 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Brooks Ghost Max 4: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Procyon Max, side view

    Saucony

    Procyon Max

    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 120

    • Close to Brooks Ghost Max 4: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Paramount Max, side view

    Saucony

    Paramount Max

    • Weight 302 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 43 mm

    USD 200

    • Close to Brooks Ghost Max 3: same terrain, same category, same role