Brooks Ghost Amp Reviews

Loving them after tempo runs and a relay; good energy return and ground feel.

5-mile first run: comfortable performance fit, soft and springy DNA Hype foam with forefoot pop; fun from easy to tempo.

A surprisingly nice shoe with a stable-with-pep feel; good for newer runners wanting something faster at the regular Ghost price.

Brooks' only lightweight daily model, with moderate cushioning, a nice bounce and the familiar Ghost fit, at the same price as the Ghost 18. Underwhelming as a tempo-up shoe.

Well done, Brooks: DNA HYPE foam plus the new rocker give a supportive, responsive and secure ride. Comfortable and capable on easy runs and faster efforts alike, it quickly earned a place in his regular rotation.

B+. The bouncier midsole holds up well across paces, it's durable and the fit is secure. Stiff initially and needs a break-in, fits short with a tapered toe box, firmer than expected, and the heel tab curves in.

Scores 9.6/9.3/8.35. One tester: 'my kind of shoe', a big leap over traditional Brooks trainers. Easy runs are comfortable, steady runs natural, and it responds to strides. A potential workhorse. Several testers would prefer 8 mm over 6 mm drop, and it's not a dedicated long-run cruiser.