Brooks Ghost Max 4
The Ghost Max 4 continues the max-cushion Ghost formula: high-stack DNA Loft v3, GlideRoll rocker, and a wide, stable base at a 6mm drop. It is built for easy days, recovery miles, and runners who want maximum protection in a familiar Brooks fit.
Reach for the Brooks Ghost Max 4 for everyday training miles, easy recovery days and long runs. A wide, stable base keeps it steady without stability hardware — a good pick if you're mostly neutral but like a planted feel. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Maximum protection for easy miles
- Stable-neutral base suits heavier runners
- Smooth rocker transition
- Too heavy for workouts
- Modest update over the Max 3
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