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Heel Stack Height
39.5 mm
Weight
302.7 g (10.68 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Ghost Max 3
HOKA Bondi 9
The HOKA Bondi 9 is a better running shoe than the Brooks Ghost Max 3. Its plush foam absorbs even heavy impacts and gives you a bit of bounce. The Brooks is firmer and a bit more stable, but has very little bounce, making it better as a walking shoe you can occasionally run in.
Variants
- Ghost Max 3 (Apricot/Apricot/Super Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Ghost Max 3 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Bondi 9 (Asphalt Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
- Bondi 9 (Aster Flower/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.5
6.8
Forefoot Energy Return
2.3
6.8
Plate
None
None
Heel Energy Return
2.6
6.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.3
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
302.7 g (10.68 oz)
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.5 mm
41.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.9 mm
34.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
120 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.37
2.39
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.57
3.48
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
282 mm (11.1")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
70 mm (2.8")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.6
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.1 mm (-0.041")
Toe TTS Deviation
-8.3 mm (-0.325")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.3
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Arch Fit: Width
8.6
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Heel Rocker Geometry
7.0
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
17 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
15.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.4°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
2.6
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
69.0%
74.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
2.3
6.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
68.5%
75.4%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.06 J
3.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.99 J
11.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.88 J
19.35 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.6
8.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.54 J
5.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.15 J
10.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.21 J
14.47 J
Heel Firmness
5.6
6.4
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
55.4 N/mm
39.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
107.0 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
226.9 N/mm
66.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.7
5.6
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
101.0 N/mm
48.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
204.9 N/mm
62.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
375.8 N/mm
87 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.72 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
46 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
63.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
258 N
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