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Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
Weight
282.3 g (9.96 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
34.7 mm
Weight
272.4 g (9.61 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Ghost 17
Brooks Anthem 8
The Brooks Ghost 17 is a better choice than the Brooks Anthem 8 for runners who want comfort on easy days and longer runs. It's more cushioned, has more bounce, and fits better through the arch. The Anthem 8 is lighter, more stable, and cheaper, so it's the better option for budget-minded runners who want a firm, steady shoe for shorter runs, though it's very narrow through the arch and has a low toe box.
Variants
- Ghost 17 (Acid Lime/Navy/White - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Apricot/Grey/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Anthem 8 (Antarctica/Chateau/Raisin - (Women - US 7))
- Anthem 8 (Atlantic Deep/Skyway/Pink - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.0
4.8
Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
34.7 mm
Weight
5.1
5.5
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.3
3.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
5.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
282.3 g (9.96 oz)
272.4 g (9.61 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
34.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
25.3 mm
24.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.9 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
98 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (3.0")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.51
2.82
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.43
4.77
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.9
9.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.1 mm (0.004")
-0.4 mm (-0.015")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.8 mm (-0.032")
0.3 mm (0.013")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.7
4.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.108")
-6.3 mm (-0.246")
Arch Fit: Width
6.1
1.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.7 mm (-0.224")
-9.7 mm (-0.383")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.9
6.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
18 mm (0.7")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
15.3%
15.4%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.8°
21.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.7
6.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
48 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
66.1%
66.6%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.8°
25.6°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
DNA LOFT V3
DNA LOFT V2
Primary Foam Type
EVA
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Round
Round
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
2.5 mm (0.1")
2.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
15.0%
12.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
4.6
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
10.7 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
26.2 hrs
Time To Dry
35.8 hrs
Water Absorption
6.3
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
49.5%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.5
1.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
66.5%
66.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
2.5
1.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
68.8%
67.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.0
6.1
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.79 J
2.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.76 J
7.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.23 J
14.32 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.4
4.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.32 J
2.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.84 J
5.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
8.94 J
8.19 J
Heel Firmness
8.9
9.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
56.6 N/mm
65.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
64.0 N/mm
73.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
85.0 N/mm
97.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.7
10
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
85.3 N/mm
99.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
109.8 N/mm
125.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
149 N/mm
169 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.9
4.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.41 J
4.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.28 J
4.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.23 J
4.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.21 J
4.74 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.3
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
68 N
74 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
4.3
3.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
54.3%
50.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.7
7.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.1 N/mm
10.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
348 N
349 N
Heel Compression Depth
4.3
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
8.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
14.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
19.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
3.6
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
8.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
10.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
12.2 mm
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