Brooks

Buyer's Guides

Ghost Max

Use case: Easy daily runs, recovery days, long walks; not for tempo or interval work. / Foam: DNA Loft v3 midsole; high stack; balanced rather than bouncy underfoot.

84/100

Glycerin GTS

Category: Daily stability trainer; cushioning + GuideRails for mild-to-moderate overpronation. / Stack and drop: Roughly 38mm heel / 28mm forefoot, ~10mm drop; max-cushion territory without being maximalist.

83/100

Hyperion 3

Weight & stack: 8.5 oz / 241g at M9; 37mm heel / 29mm forefoot; 8mm drop. / Foam: DNA Flash V2 supercritical foam, softer than V1 and noticeably more stack.

83/100

Cascadia 19

Cushion: More cushioned than Cascadia 18; bridges the gap between older Cascadias and the Caldera. / Use case: Moderate-to-technical day-hikes, trail running, 50K-100K race distance for fans of the line.

77/100

Glycerin Max

Use case: Max-cushion daily easy runs, long-run recovery days, plush walking comfort. / Foam: DNA Tuned midsole — Brooks' higher-stack daily compound; plush and stable.

77/100

Ghost 16

Spec: DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused midsole, 35mm/23mm stack, 12mm drop, engineered air mesh upper. / Fit: True to size in length; medium B/D default with optional 2E/4E wide widths.

76/100

Hyperion Max 3

Popularity: Strong in run-training circles, limited lifestyle buzz. / Comfort: High stack feels protective on long and easy days.

67/100

Cascadia

Popularity: Strong trail niche, limited mainstream sneaker conversation. / Comfort: Balanced cushioning with stable ride; some firmness complaints.

67/100

Adrenaline GTS

Popularity: Strong utility loyalty; weak organic style momentum. / Comfort: Supportive and comfortable, though firmness divides users.

66/100

Ghost

Popularity: Staple running-store recommendation; widely stocked but low sneaker-culture presence / Comfort: Stable, predictable DNA Loft v3 ride; cushioned but not high-bounce

62/100