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Brooks Ghost 18 vs HOKA Mach 7

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

Specs for Brooks Ghost 18 and HOKA Mach 7
SpecBrooks Ghost 18HOKA Mach 7
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 10 mm 5 mm
Heel stack — 37 mm
Weight 289.2 g 237 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 Mach 7 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 237 g vs 289.2 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Brooks, HOKA.

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