BrooksGhost Max 3
With its ultra-soft DNA LOFT v3 cushioning and naturally stable wide platform, the Ghost Max 3 delivers effortless comfort for miles on end. Supportive, smooth, and accommodating, it’s ideal for everyday runners and anyone who spends long stretches on their feet.
Details
The Brooks Ghost Max 3 delivers a deeply cushioned, inherently stable ride ideal for daily mileage, recovery runs, extended walks, and long hours on your feet. Its generous stack of nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam provides plush, pressure-reducing comfort with every step, keeping your feet fresh and supported through high time-on-feet activities.
A gentle GlideRoll Rocker and low heel-to-toe offset assist natural forward motion, easing transitions and reducing muscular effort over distance. The widened base offers stable, centered landings without the use of posted or intrusive support mechanisms.
Up top, the engineered mesh upper enhances airflow while offering extra forefoot volume — creating a comfortable, adaptable fit for orthotics users, wider forefeet, or anyone who prefers a more relaxed toe box. With its soft cushioning, steady platform, and inclusive fit, the Ghost Max 3 is built for neutral runners, walkers, and anyone seeking uncompromising comfort.
MIDSOLE
- DNA LOFT v3 is nitrogen-infused supercritical foam that provides soft, protective cushioning to reduce underfoot pressure.
- GlideRoll™ Rocker promotes smooth and easy transitions.
OUTSOLE
- Blown rubber delivers grip and long-lasting durability for road miles and everyday wear.
UPPER
- Engineered mesh is soft and breathable, with added forefoot volume to accommodate orthotics and a variety of foot shapes.
- Certified CarbonNeutral® for the entire shoe, not just the upper, by increased usage of recycled materials plus support for carbon offset projects to neutralize emissions that aren't able to be eliminated yet.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Brooks Ghost Max 3 compares with 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Notably heavy for category
- Stack
- Typical for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Notably low for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Ghost Max 3 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 10.7oz | 9.6oz | Heavier (82nd percentile) |
| Heel stack | 38mm | 38mm | Typical (44th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 32mm | 31mm | Higher (58th percentile) |
| Drop | 6mm | 8mm | Lower (23rd percentile) |
| Price | $160 | $160 | Typical range (54th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At 10.7 oz, its listed weight is 1.1 oz above the median of the 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).
- Its 6mm midsole drop is 2.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=69).
- Its 32mm forefoot stack is 1.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=69).
