Ghost 13

I have ghost 13 and love them. Wish they didn’t stop making them.

Brooks. I tried others because it is so fun trying new shoes. I don't know why, but I just keep coming back to brooks, specifically the ghosts. Been wearing them since ghost 12.

Go to a store and try on a bunch, and stick to models advertised as daily trainers. Buy something that fits well and feels good on your foot. There's not much more to it. You're never going to find the perfect shoe right off the bat when you don't know what you need or like, so just get something that fits and feels okay and learn your needs and wants through trial and error. Personally, when I restarted running as an adult I started with the Nike Pegasus 36 and Brooks Ghost 12. The Pegasus taught me that I like versatile medium weight trainers for a lot of my running but dislike EVA foam, and the Ghost taught me that 12mm drop was too much for me. This informed my decisions for my next few shoes, and then it's just a constant process of iteration – try new things, learn from them, and refine your selection criteria with that experience. There are simply way too many shoes on the market and our experience in them is way too individual for anyone to make super specific recommendations. You just need to go on that same journey the rest of us do, so don't overthink this first purchase as that's inevitably going to be your least informed one.

I had ghost 13 and 14s they didn’t change the mid sole on those. Then they changed the designs. I Didn’t like the 15s and 16s (the maxes were terrible). Opted for glycerin 21 and Hyperion 2 and the Cascadia 18 for trail runs. Idk why they change the lines so much? They juat need to make a new line if you change the mid sole that much.

Hopefully you have the opportunity to try both on at a local store, but from all the reviews & marketing, the Superblast 3 is definitely targeted at your paces moreso than the Megablast. I ran a lot in the Superblast 2 - definitely hit its sweet spot for me around 7:30-8:30 min/mile pace for me, was a little clunky but totally usable at slow paces over 10 min/mile, didn't mind it at all if my legs were beat. I recently picked up the Megablast - I think it is definitely less clunky than the SB2 at both fast and slow paces, but does feel better when I'm putting a lot of force into each stride (I start to feel the springlike bounce). At slow paces it's soft and more ordinary. Planning to use that as my next half marathon race shoe and have been only using it on long runs with tempo sessions. I have not run in the Superblast 3 but reviews say it's softer than the Megablast (so maybe more comfortable), more stable due to the EVA base foam, and also has a more comfortable upper (the Megablast has an ultra-thin, hard, non-stretch racy fabric). I also used to run in Ghosts (all the way from version 7 to version 16). The Asics -blasts are a huge change from the classic Ghosts! The blasts are so light for their size and will feel like clown shoes in comparison. Definitely get used to them before racing.

For me, a basic daily trainer with basic cushioning, flexible sole, durable outsole is ideal. I find high-stack shoes tend to be heavily rockered and stiff to flex heel-to-toe which makes them awkward for walking and assorted daily motion. Daily trainer price and durable outsole means you don't need to worry about babying the shoes or trying to keep it in good shape with all the walking and city/travel grime. Basically every brand has one of these, but ones I've used are: * Brooks Ghost * Saucony Ride * Puma Velocity Nitro All of these have worked well for me. Puma has probably the best outsole and the Ride is probably the best for long runs. Other common brands that I'm sure could work * Nike Pegasus, Asics Cumulus, Adidas Supernova Rise, Mizuno Wave Rider, Hoka Mach/Clifton

What kind of trails are you running? I probably spend up to \~40% of my running on trails but it's mostly decently packed, gravel, or grades under 10%. For all that running I just use my normal daily trainers like Brooks Ghost and Asics Superblast because my loops have so much road on them - no problems at all. I generally only break out the real trail shoes (Brooks Cascadia) when doing much steeper trails for the grip on the lugs and better protection from poky stuff. The most basic $140-$150 daily trainers like Brooks Ghost and Puma Velocity Nitro have quite substantial outsoles and good durability, but no big lugs. The lugs are the main part in question - the bigger they are, the more extra grip in dirt/mud/leaves - and also the less durable they'll be on road. In theory I would also use my trail shoes for trails in terrible condition (tons of rocks and roots) but in actuality I usually end up avoiding those trails because I find it hard to maintain a good aerobic pace and also reasonably avoid tripping and falling. In fact this past fall I took my Superblasts on a 14-mile mostly trail run with elevation and had 2 bad trips where I narrowly avoided wiping out very badly, and honestly the shoes had nothing to do with it other than maybe encouraging me to go too fast (possibly being 12mm taller than my other shoes also hurts). Just was descending and not maintaining my focus on some probably root/rock/obstacles as I fatigued. The main shoes I try to keep off anything but the best condition shoes are my more speed shoes like Endorphin Speed 4 where the outsole is more minimal and I feel the midsole foam just looks like it'll chunk apart if I step on a rock.

It really depends what kinds of trails. I run very regularly on light trails (packed dirt or packed gravel) with road shoes, honestly if the trails are in good shape it literally does not matter what the shoe is. For slightly rough trails, as long as I have a decently robust outsole to protect the midsole from from sharp rocks and roots, road shoes will still be OK. Shoes like the Brooks Ghost and Puma Velocity have been good for this kind of thing for me and have been most of my normal miles. I have found myself traveling and running on trails where I have to go much slower over tricky bits, particularly steep descents, but honestly I'd still have to slow down with trail shoes, and it's generally safe as long as I'm not worried about my speed. If you are obsessed with ego / speed / performance, then the trail shoes I suppose are a must. Trail shoes for me become most helpful with very steep (over 10% grade) or very loose terrain (mud, muddy grass, or heavy leaves are the most challenging). My trails shoes also have a little more protection around the toe cap which is nice bonus for loose or rooty trails. But racking up significant miles on pavement, good lugs will just wear out too fast, I don't think it's worth it.

The overall fit and shape of the Superblast is very similar to the Novablast. However, it is definitely firmer. The Novablast felt way softer and bouncier. I just hit about 30 miles on my SB2 after getting them the previous weekend, so will have to pay attention! So far have loved them on a 12 and a 13 mile run. I think the Superblasts feel good to me at easy paces, moderate paces, and 5 mile tempo paces, but nothing special if I kick it into a stride/sprint - I'd rather a more compact shoe (like the Endorphin Speed) for a 5k or speed workout. However, despite the stiffer foam, the cushioning effect (from the height) of the Superblast is still way more than the Ghost (I also ran in only Ghosts for 10+ years) - the Ghost has 10mm less stack on the heel and nearly 20mm less on the forefoot. I think if you love the Novablast you should keep running in them and they could even work for a marathon. The main reason I got the Superblast is the durability and cold weather performance seemed more worth it in the long term, and I felt the firmness is actually a good fit for me.

Personally I prefer a medium-stack flexible daily trainer for do-it-all travel. Such as Brooks Ghost, Saucony Ride, Nike Pegasus, Puma Velocity Nitro, etc. Flexible and comfortable for walking and sitting on the plane, enough cushioning to do up to \~13 miles, not too expensive if they take any travel-related damage. I find supershoes like the Superblast/Megablast too tall and rockered for normal walking and any potential rocky/rooty trail runs. And the tempo shoes like the Boston 13 or Endorphin Speeds stiffer than I want for everyday comfort.

Yeah. I Believe the brooks ghost with the 12mm really Screwed me up with a bunch of issues, not only plantar fasiitis but peroneal tendonitis, as well. i have just ordered a pair of Altra and I hope it helps. My foot doesn’t appear to like to be in high drop shoes anymore. I don’t even like high cushioning or high sole. I have tried on hundreds of shoes annd have exhausted all other options.

I tried the ghost max and while it was very comfortable I was afraid of the stack height and twisting my ankle again. I wish they would make that with a bit of a smaller sole

Well now trying some brands online that I’m waiting for in the mail. Kuru and Topo which will be here tomorrow. Nothing really that’s I’ve tried and I’ve tried hundreds are working, nothing has been ideal. i Settled for Brooks Ghost 15 due to the firmness and Karhu for awhile now but it’s still not good. Have you found anything that works?

I had ghosts (not max) as my road shoes for a year or so. Recently switched to the glycerines and I'm loving them so far! Currently training for a marathon and they're going to be my marathon shoe. I rotate with my trail shoes, which are Hoka challengers. It seems to me like having two different shoes in rotation, especially with different drops, has helped me avoid putting too much pressure on my shins or my calfs. I think both pairs of Brooks that I've had have been 10mm and my Hokas are 5mm.