BROOKS GHOST 12
PRICE: $130
TYPE: Road
WEIGHT: 10.4 oz (M), 9.3 oz (W)
DROP: 12 mmThis is the eighth Editors’
Choice award for the Ghost.
Why does it keep winning?
Because the shoe’s versatil-
ity is unmatched. Our testers
used it for everything—
speedwork on the track on
Tuesdays, hilly tempo runs
on Thursdays, and double-
digit long runs on the
weekend. It’s the first shoe
we point new runners to,
because it works so well for
so many. The 12th iteration
maintains the same mix of
foams that made the last
version a winner: DNA Loft
and BioMoGo DNA give
you serious cushioning, but
won’t slow you down when
you pick up the pace. The
DNA Loft in the heel has
all-day softness, which our
heel-striking wear-testers
appreciated on long runs,
while the BioMoGo under
the toes has a springy feel-
ing, giving the shoe a per-
formance ride. This year,
the shoe gets an engineered
mesh upper, which has
zones designed for stretch,
breathability, and support to
better fit your foot. Essen-
tially, a single piece of fabric
is used to balance comfort
and structure, without
needing extra overlays or
seams. It’s comfortable, but
can feel a little toasty on
hot summer runs.—J.D.THE SEGMENTED
RUBBER OUTSOLE
FEELS SMOOTH
AS YOU RUN.SOFT
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