Brooks Ghost 18 vs HOKA Mach 7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BrooksGhost 18 | HOKAMach 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2026 | March 2026 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Road running | Road running |
| Weight | 289 g | 241 g (better) |
| Heel height | 36 mm | 37 mm |
| Forefoot height | 26 mm | 32 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 5 mm |
| Carbon plate | No | No |
| Midsole foam | Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3; OrthoLite X-60 sockliner | Supercritical EVA midsole; Early Stage MetaRocker |
| Upper | Two-colour air mesh (triple jacquard engineered mesh, per Running Warehouse); flat-knit, padded tongue; 55.3% recycled materials in the upper | Creel jacquard upper with zonal breathability; refined tongue with internal gusset |
| Outsole | RoadTack rubber | Sticky rubber forefoot; Durabrasion rubber at the heel |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Road running, daily runs, walking (Brooks) | Everyday runs and training (HOKA) |
| Measured figures | Brooks gives 289.2 g (10.2 oz). Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 283 g, 36 mm heel, 26 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 289 g, 37.3 mm heel, 25.1 mm forefoot, 12.2 mm drop | Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 241 g, 37 mm heel, 32 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 224 g, 35.6 mm heel, 26.2 mm forefoot, 9.4 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Widths | Narrow (1B), medium (1D), wide (2E) and extra wide (4E) | Regular and wide |
