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Heel Stack Height
35.9 mm
Weight
272.3 g (9.61 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
12.4 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
36.1 mm
Weight
254.5 g (8.98 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost Amp
The Brooks Ghost Amp is a better shoe than the Brooks Ghost 16. It's lighter, much more cushioned, and bouncier, with a smoother ride from heel to toe, making it the pick for runners who want one comfortable shoe for daily training and long runs. The Ghost 16 is firmer and a bit more stable, with a higher heel-to-toe drop, so it's the better choice for runners who prefer a more traditional feel and a bit more room through the arch.
Variants
- Ghost 16 (Almond Peach/Coconut/Purple - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 16 (Baja Blue/Pale Iris - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost Amp (Arctic Wolf/Dove/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost Amp (Black/Grey/Purple Hebe - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.4
6.6
Forefoot Stack Height
23.5 mm
29.4 mm
Weight
5.5
6.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.1
6.1
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.8
6.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.5
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
272.3 g (9.61 oz)
254.5 g (8.98 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
35.9 mm
36.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
23.5 mm
29.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
12.4 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
12.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
90 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.51
2.55
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.77
3.81
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
9.5
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.4 mm (0.132")
2.2 mm (0.088")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.045")
3.2 mm (0.124")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.6
7.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.1 mm (-0.162")
-3.1 mm (-0.120")
Arch Fit: Width
9.9
8.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.9 mm (0.076")
-1.9 mm (-0.076")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
5.8
6.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
16 mm (0.6")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
12.6%
13.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
23.4°
24.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.8
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
41 mm (1.6")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
67.6%
65.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
23.3°
26.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
DNA HYPE
Primary Foam Type
PEBA + EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
4.9
5.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
71.7%
73.0%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.8
6.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
73.1%
75.9%
Heel Cushioning
6.6
8.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.75 J
3.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.36 J
9.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.94 J
15.76 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.0
6.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.18 J
4.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.39 J
7.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
7.94 J
10.00 J
Heel Firmness
9.0
7.2
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
56.6 N/mm
38.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
65.6 N/mm
50.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
89.1 N/mm
73.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.8
8.2
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
85.6 N/mm
54.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
112.9 N/mm
75.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
157 N/mm
109 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.1
6.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.62 J
6.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.48 J
6.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.40 J
6.45 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.34 J
6.34 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.3
4.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
49 N
40 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.7
6.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
59.2%
60.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.9
6.1
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.3 N/mm
9.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
253 N
221 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.4
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
14.2 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
21.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
25.8 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
18.8 mm
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