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Brooks Ghost 18 vs HOKA Clifton 11

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Brooks Ghost 18 and HOKA Clifton 11
SpecBrooks Ghost 18HOKA Clifton 11
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 10 mm 8 mm
Heel stack — 42 mm
Weight 289.2 g 283 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$150.00 See retailer

Which should you pick?

Brooks

Pick the Ghost 18 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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HOKA

Pick the Clifton 11 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 283 g vs 289.2 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Brooks, HOKA.

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