drop: 7 mm

Brooks Ghost Max 3

Name: Brooks Ghost Max 3
Brand: Brooks
Price: 109.95 USD
Availability: InStock

109.95 USD

Support

Stable Neutral

Plate

None

Distances

10KHalf

pace

stability

rebound

cushioning

Who Are Brooks Ghost Max 3 For?

These are for neutral runners who want a soft, protective daily trainer for easy miles, recovery jogs, walking, and all-day comfort. Think logging relaxed base mileage or standing on your feet, not chasing splits — if you want a snappy tempo or race shoe, look elsewhere in the lineup. Beginners and heavier runners who prioritize cushioning over speed will feel especially at home.

Feelings and Experience

Underfoot the DNA LOFT v3 foam feels genuinely plush and pillowy, soft without collapsing thanks to the broad, planted base. The GlideRoll rocker keeps heel-to-toe transitions smooth and predictable, so easy-pace shuffling feels effortless. Push the pace and it reveals its character honestly: the foam is comfort-tuned rather than springy, so it feels a little muted and dead when you try to accelerate.

Performance Specs

Drop: 7mm heel-to-toe offset — a mild, versatile ramp that suits heel and midfoot strikers alike

Cushioning: high, nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 — deep protection just short of true max-stack territory

Responsiveness: moderate — no plate, and the plush foam prioritizes softness over rebound

Stability: high, stable-neutral — a wide platform and rocker guide the foot without a medial post

Pace: Optimal for 6:00–7:00 min/km (9:39–11:16 min/mile) — an easy, conversational zone

Best Distances and Maximum Speed

This shoe shines on easy and long training runs, and it can comfortably carry you through 10K and half-marathon distances at a relaxed effort, with easy long runs as its real sweet spot. Its fastest effective zone is around 5:30 min/km (8:51 min/mile); beyond that the soft foam starts feeling flat.

Technologies and Materials

The midsole is a tall slab of plush, nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 with no plate, paired with the GlideRoll rocker for smooth rolls. A breathable double-jacquard engineered mesh upper adds forefoot volume. It weighs about 303 g in men's US 9, with a roughly 38 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot stack.