Ghost 18
Soft neutral daily trainer with broad width options for beginners and high-mileage road runners.
Available in Men's and Women's sizing.
- Daily Trainer
- Neutral
- Wide Running
- 12mm Drop
- 272g
- Best forDependable neutral daily for easy and long road miles.
- Runner typeNeutral gait
- SurfacesRoad, Treadmill
Overview
Soft neutral daily trainer with broad width options for beginners and high-mileage road runners.
Kitletics notes particular strengths around beginner-friendly and excellent width range.
- Beginner-friendly
- Excellent width range
- Smooth easy-mile ride
At a glance
- Weight
- 272 g
- Drop
- 12 mm
- Heel Stack
- 36 mm
- Cushioning
- High
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road, Treadmill
- Plate
- No
- Category
- Running Shoes
- Best for
- Dependable neutral daily for easy and long road miles
Performance scores
- Forgiveness9.5
- Widths9.6
- Availability9.0
- Comfort9.4
- Durability8.8
Overall score: 8.6
Pros & cons
Pros
- Beginner-friendly
- Excellent width range
- Smooth easy-mile ride
Cons
- Higher drop
- Less energetic than Novablast-class shoes
Key technologies
DNA LOFT v3
DNA LOFT v3
Rubber
Rubber
How it fits different uses
| Use case | Score |
|---|---|
Beginners Top beginner daily trainer recommendation. | 94 |
Easy Runs Excellent easy-run daily. | 92 |
Daily Training Reliable versatile daily trainer, especially for fit-sensitive runners. | 91 |
Long Runs Solid long-run daily trainer. | 88 |
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Specifications
- Weight
- 272g
- Drop
- 12mm
- Heel Stack
- 36mm
- Cushioning
- High
- Stability
- Neutral
- Terrain
- Road, Treadmill
- Plate
- No
Geometry
| Weight | 272 g |
|---|---|
| Heel Stack | 36 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 24 mm |
| Drop | 12 mm |
Ride
| Cushioning | High |
|---|---|
| Cushion Feel | Soft |
| Stability | Neutral |
| Energy Return | Moderate |
| Flexibility | Moderate |
| Ride Character | Smooth |
Construction
| Upper | Engineered mesh |
|---|---|
| Midsole | DNA LOFT v3 |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Plate | No |
| Plate Material | None |
Use
| Terrain | Road, Treadmill |
|---|---|
| Training Types | Easy, Long, Recovery |
| Recommended Distance | Daily, 10k, Half |
| Surface | Asphalt, Treadmill |
| Weather Suitability | Dry, All Season |
| Race Legal | Yes |
Fit
| Width Options | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra Wide |
|---|---|
| Arch Support | Medium |
| Grip | Road |
| Durability | High |
| Breathability | High |
Other
| Fit / Sizing | Men, Women |
|---|
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Where to buy
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All4running
in stockSpecialistNLLast checked 12 September 2026€ 144Check priceAmazon.nl
in stockMarketplaceNLLast checked 12 September 2026€ 149View on AmazonBrooks Official
in stockBrand DirectNLLast checked 12 September 2026€ 150Check price
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