Brooks Ghost Max 3
The Ghost Max 3 stacks a tall slab of nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 on a wide base with Brooks's GlideRoll rocker for an easy, protective roll-through. The low 6mm drop plus rocker geometry makes it gentle on calves and joints, and the broad platform gives it a stable-neutral feel bigger runners appreciate.
Reach for the Brooks Ghost Max 3 for everyday training miles, easy recovery days and long runs. A wide, stable base keeps it steady without stability hardware, so it's a good pick if you're mostly neutral but like a planted feel. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Very protective, joint-friendly ride
- Wide, stable platform
- Rocker keeps heavy shoe from feeling sluggish
- Heavy for anything up-tempo
- Soft rocker ride isn't for runners who like ground feel
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoka Bondi 9 | Maximum | Mild | $170 | Analyze |
| Hoka Clifton 10 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| ASICS Novablast 5 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
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