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Brooks Ghost 18 vs Karhu Ikoni 3.5

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

Specs for Brooks Ghost 18 and Karhu Ikoni 3.5
SpecBrooks Ghost 18Karhu Ikoni 3.5
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral —
Heel-to-toe drop 10 mm 8 mm
Heel stack — 30 mm
Weight 289.2 g 301 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price ~$150.00 ~$155.00

Which should you pick?

Brooks

Pick the Ghost 18 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 289.2 g vs 301 g
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Karhu

Pick the Ikoni 3.5 if…

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

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Brooks, Karhu.

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