Brooks Ghost Max | The Most Cushioned Brooks Shoe

[@mtettle01]

Man I’m not sure how you can say these are a firm ride. I’ve got the Invincible 3, the Nimbus 25 and these. I think the Ghost Max compare to those max-cushions really well. I don’t find them firm at all

[@Frichilsasta08]

I keep hearing it's firm
So it's not firm ? Lol

[@user-pu2cv6dw9h]

Probably weight dependent. As an over 200 pound runner, I find these shoes to be perfectly soft. The 1080 v13 is mush for me so I guess that means it is firm by comparison.

[@Panos_79]

Thank you, nice review - I'll probably get a pair of these for my dad who does a lot of walking, last year I got him a pair of glycerin 19s and he really enjoyed them.
Good luck on your marathon, I hope all goes well on the day, we'll be waiting for your recap next week.

[@bplim8261]

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[@marcuspriester7990]

Nice going.. real nice

[@peteryun8379]

WOW How lucky you are! I was not selected for Chicago marathon 2023.. My friend applied Tokyo marathon 5 years in a row but never got a chance....Anyway, hope you get your PB sub 3:30!!! Also, plz share your race recap later.

[@glenvest5256]

Good review. I just bought a pair of these, and it'll be interesting to find out how they compare to my Saucony Triumph 21 and Triumph 20 dhoes. Definitely NOT as much of a "marshmallow" feel as my New Balance Fresh Foam X More or Fresh Foam 1080 shoes ... but I really like Brooks shoes for my kind of running, and they're great walking shoes! :-)

[@chris_jonzey]

I totally agree with everything you mentioned!

[@jamisons2504]

I hate Brooks or should say Brooks hste my calves, Achilles and Arches. That is until this one. I love this shoe!!!! Constantly grabbing the Ghost Max or Asics Nimbus 25.

[@imranianchua9919]

Thank you for the great review. Just wonder how the comfort from the cushion is compared to the Nike Invincible Run 3 and the Asics Nimbus 25?

[@jamisons2504]

The Nimbus is softer/more squish over all from heel to toe. When running, I'm a heal striker. The heel feels very similar in both i think because N25 has the gel puck. I feel very protected in both. GM rolls through toe better but N25 gives more squish into the toe and feels slightly more plush. More effortless roll in GM but more Comfort in N25.

[@imranianchua9919]

@@jamisons2504 Just got the Ghost Max yesterday and ran in on the treadmill. You're right on spot. The Nimbus 25 is more comfy by a mile yet the GM rolls over quicker due to its design.

[@gelkeyano1911]

Even more than the glycerine???

[@chris_jonzey]

I think the additional stack and foam make for a more cushioned ride. But some might find the foam to be a bit too firm. I think it could go either way.

[@davepardoe9987]

If you want to get more subscribers. Stop calling shoes like this beginner shoes. I have been running for 20 years and some of my favorite shoes are so called beginner shoes.

[@chris_jonzey]

Woah! Sorry if that came across as a slight or with a negative connotation! What I mean is these are great shoes, especially for someone who is just getting into the sport. These are of course just my honest opinions. I'm actually wearing my Brooks Ghost Max shoes right now. Thanks for the feedback!

[@mrgroundhog9790]

I actually disagree with your comment, when I started running a few years ago it was easy to get caught up watching TH-cam videos that tell you, you need the brand new super shoe or that you need a 3-5 shoe rotation to undertake every different kind of running session possible.
However as a new runner with average fitness, average endurance, and average pace, I wasn’t maximising the potential of all of those shoes that I bought at significant cost. I just needed one good shoe that could do everything I needed.
So as a beginner I would have appreciated this video and someone saying it’s a great beginner shoe. It would have saved me money and let me focus on the actual running. It doesn’t mean that a more experienced runner won’t love running in this shoe as well.