Brooks Men's Ghost 13 Running Shoe

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New this year is a bigger role for Brooks’ DNA Loft foam. Designers stretched the softer foam all the way from heel to toe to create a cushioned, consistent transition. The soft midsole lends the Ghost 13 an easier ride than ever before, but it maintains the same do-anything attitude and accommodating fit that made it a stalwart in your stable of training shoes. My first run in Ghost 13 was one of familiarity. The Ghost personality came through strongly even in my first couple of metres in them.

A daily trainer is arguably the most important shoe in a runner’s shoe rotation because the bulk of their running is done in them. The battle of the daily trainers is now more fierce than ever before. It’s such an important battle because a big chunk of a company’s shoe sales come from their mid-tier daily trainers. The majority of experts agree that the shoe highlights comfort above all. They find it “exceptionally comfortable” and a model that’s “all about comfort.”

Brooks Ghost 13 Intro

S-257 Cushsole is a midsole compound used as an insole to deliver even more cushioning and flexibility.

My first run was on a cold winter morning and I could feel the icy wind on my feet so it’s definitely airy and breathable.

Designers draped the Ghost 13 in an engineered mesh upper. The one-piece mesh wraps around the entire shoe seamlessly, which helps mitigate any hot spots or irritation that might develop. Looking for a smoother way to run? The new Brooks Ghost 13 road-running shoe offers super smooth transitions plus soft cushioning so your run is the only thing on your mind. If you have narrow feet, avoid the Ghost 13. Instead, you can consider the Brooks Levitate 4 which has a snugger fit. This strategy is so effective because Ghost loyalists can ease into the new model while still recognising older technologies from previous models.

A little bit of extra padding lines the heel collar for a plusher step-in feel, and a soft tongue is comfortable on top of your foot. Add to that a cushioned (and removable) insole, and the Ghost 13 feels plush all around. Omega Flex Grooves have been deepened to enhance midsole flexibility without compromising cushioning. Dozens of perforations in the mesh create a vent over the toe box to let excess heat and moisture escape. Testers didn’t experience any clamminess even during humid summer runs.One thing testers loved about the Ghost 13 is its ability to blend into a run. The Ghost isn’t heavy or bulky; it isn’t turbocharged with carbon-fiber or reduced to its absolute minimum weight. With a light feel and smooth ride, the Brooks Ghost 13 remains one of the best Brooks running shoes (and one of the best running shoes for beginners) you can find. Its EVA midsole will lose cushioning over time while its outsole rubber wears down faster than super hard-wearing rubber like the BRS 1000 found on the Pegasus 37 or AHAR+ on the Cumulus 22. The toe box of the Ghost 13 is spacious and there is plenty of room for your feet to splay. There is also an internal toe stiffener for structure and support in the toe area.