just curious what “suspicion” you have about the review! We did like the shoe, so much that we gave it a 8/10! The Brooks Ghost is one of the best-selling running shoes year after year because it delivers a straightforward neutral ride and generous fit. This year, Brooks updated the Brooks Ghost to feature their DNA Loft foam throughout the midsole so you can float through your next run.

All are in agreement that the flex grooves of the Brooks Ghost 13 provides “flexibility in perfect areas to match foot motions.” This allows for smoother foot movement and promotes the natural bend of the foot.

It puts my feet on a steeper downward ramp and I feel like it helps me through transitions more than shoes with a less aggressive drop. Not particularly memorable,”“[just a] safe choice,”“Brooks plays it safe with this one” - this is how experts find the 13th iteration of the Brooks Ghost. When compared to other daily trainers, experts just agree that “it’s not [their] favorite.”

The Ghost 14 gets brand new flat laces which replace the old oval laces. I find that the flat laces distribute pressure more evenly and they make the entire lacing area flatter and more performance oriented. It’s wildly comfortable. This is the plushest shoe I’ve ever run in, hands down. You feel like your foot is being enveloped in pillows, but the ride is still sturdy, and the shoe has significant structure throughout the upper, the midsole and outsole to support longer distances. It really is a luxurious, smooth ride. Forefoot DNA cushioning gel is a highly viscous liquid that changes to become more or less firm in response to each individual's weight, pace, biomechanics, and running environment. Reliable cushioning built for your daily running needs, the Brooks Ghost 10 continues to offer a fantastic training experience on the roads.

Experts who commented on weight are in sync when they say it’s heavy (10.1 oz). For reference, it’s also heavier than its competitors like the Nike Epic React Flyknit 2 (8.7 oz) and the Saucony Ride 13 (9.7 oz). Good grip on Ghost 13 Brooks designers kept the snug, engineered mesh upper and dialed in the fit through the midfoot with a new lacing system. DNA Loft was present in the heel of the Ghost 12. Now, as previously mentioned, in the Ghost 13, you get more of that cushioning – Brooks extended it from the heel to the forefoot. Because of this, many testers found it softer than the 12. It wasn’t super obvious to me (both shoes feel plush and soft), but there is a tinge more softness in the 13. The Brooks Ghost is a longtime favorite of runners of all abilities, and the updated Brooks Ghost 14 is no exception. They describe the midsole as “far more luxurious” than other mid-range daily runners and the upper as “very soft.”