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Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.8 mm
Plate
None
Weight
255.7 g (9.02 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
11.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Ghost 18
ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 28
The Brooks Ghost 18 and the ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 28 are classic daily trainers built around reliability rather than excitement. Both offer good stability and adequate cushioning for daily mileage. The ASICS is lighter and a bit more cushioned, while the Brooks is slightly more responsive, though neither is lively underfoot.
Variants
- Ghost 18 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Ghost 18 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-CUMULUS 28 (Arctic Blue/Aegean Blue - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-CUMULUS 28 (Black/Aegean Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.4
6.4
Forefoot Stack Height
25.8 mm
29.7 mm
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
4.8
1.3
Weight
5.1
6.2
Heel Stack Height
36.6 mm
41.4 mm
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.7
4.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.1
6.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
255.7 g (9.02 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
36.6 mm
41.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
25.8 mm
29.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.8 mm
11.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
92 mm (3.6")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
77 mm (3.0")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.51
2.32
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.46
3.90
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
282 mm (11.1")
285 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
68 mm (2.7")
67 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.3
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.5 mm (0.139")
1.6 mm (0.062")
Toe TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
-2.2 mm (-0.086")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.8
9.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.8 mm (-0.150")
-1.5 mm (-0.061")
Arch Fit: Width
9.0
9.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.9 mm (-0.074")
-0.9 mm (-0.037")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.5
8.1
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
17 mm (0.7")
27 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
14.0%
22.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
22.5°
22.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.1
7.8
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
43 mm (1.7")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
69.2%
62.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
25.5°
26.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
DNA LOFT V3
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.0
1.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
69.5%
66.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
4.8
1.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
71.6%
66.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.7
7.1
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.36 J
3.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.48 J
8.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.47 J
15.24 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.6
6.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.52 J
3.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.96 J
7.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
8.82 J
10.95 J
Heel Firmness
8.3
8.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
47.3 N/mm
51.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
56.9 N/mm
61.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
78.6 N/mm
85.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.5
9.4
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
77.0 N/mm
76.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
101.8 N/mm
96.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
141 N/mm
129 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.1
6.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.71 J
6.57 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.54 J
6.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.48 J
6.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.42 J
6.21 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.9
7.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
60 N
104 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.7
4.3
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
59.2%
54.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.1
6.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.9 N/mm
8.1 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
264 N
268 N
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