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Brooks Ghost 18 vs Saucony Kinvara 16

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

Specs for Brooks Ghost 18 and Saucony Kinvara 16
SpecBrooks Ghost 18Saucony Kinvara 16
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 10 mm 4 mm
Heel stack — 28 mm
Weight 289.2 g 206 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes No
Price ~$150.00 See retailer

Which should you pick?

Brooks

Pick the Ghost 18 if…

  • you need a wide fit
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Saucony

Pick the Kinvara 16 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 206 g vs 289.2 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Brooks, Saucony.

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