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Brooks Ghost 17
Topo Phantom 4
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Weight
282.3 g (9.96 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
254.3 g (8.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Ghost 17
Topo Phantom 4
The Brooks Ghost 17 and Topo Phantom 4 are two daily workhorses that prioritise a smooth, predictable ride, but they cater to different runners. With its 10mm heel drop and dense midsole, the Brooks is a classic choice for heel strikers and is also a better choice for heavier runners, as its cushioning holds up better as force increases. The Topo has a much less pronounced heel drop, and its cushioning performs better at lower forces, so it will be better suited to lighter runners and mid- to forefoot strikers.
Variants
- Ghost 17 (Acid Lime/Navy/White - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Apricot/Grey/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Black/Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Black/Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Black/Purple/Coral - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Blazing Orange/Yellow/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Blue Heron/White/Orange - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Burgundy/Pink/Green - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Chateau Gray/Brown/Olive - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Clearwater/Navy Peony - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Cloissone/Blue/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Ebony/Black/Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Grey/Chateau Grey/Portabella - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Grey/Clearwater/Purple - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Navy/Green/Turquoise - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Oyster Mushroom/Orange/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Oyster/Apricot/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Peacoat/Lime/Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (Pink/Fuchsia/Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (Primer Gray/Oyster Mushroom - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (White/Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost 17 (White/Black/Tea - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (White/Pink Clay/Gecko - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 17 (White/White/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Blue/Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Grey/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Purple/Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Salt/Natural - (Men - US 9))
- Phantom 4 (Salt/Natural - (Women - US 7))
- Phantom 4 (Stone/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
4.3
5.9
Forefoot Stack Height
25.3 mm
30.4 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
2.5
3.7
Weight
5.1
6.3
Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
37.1 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
6.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
282.3 g (9.96 oz)
254.3 g (8.97 oz)
Stack Heights
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Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
37.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
25.3 mm
30.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.9 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (3.0")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.51
2.37
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.43
3.68
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
97 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.5
1.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
66.5%
67.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.5
3.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
68.8%
70.3%
Heel Cushioning
7.0
7.1
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Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.79 J
3.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.76 J
8.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.23 J
14.32 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.4
7.0
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Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.32 J
4.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.84 J
7.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
8.94 J
10.75 J
Heel Firmness
5.4
6.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
58.6 N/mm
54.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
101.4 N/mm
130.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
206.3 N/mm
282.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
8.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
147.9 N/mm
113.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
280.5 N/mm
252.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
472.4 N/mm
498.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.9
5.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.41 J
5.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.28 J
5.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.23 J
5.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.21 J
5.74 J
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