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Mizuno Wave Rider 30 vs Brooks Ghost 18

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamLacesOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Mizuno Wave Rider 30 
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Mizuno Wave Rider 30 Picture

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Brooks Ghost 18 Picture

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Weight
263.5 g (9.29 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
283.3 g (9.99 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.8 mm
Plate
None

Our Verdict

Mizuno Wave Rider 30

Brooks Ghost 18

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  • Wave Rider 30 (Dapple Grey/Dark Slate - (Women - US 7))
  • Wave Rider 30 (White/Blue Jewel - (Men - US 9))
  • Ghost 18 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
  • Ghost 18 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
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Design

Weight  

N/A
5.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

Lock g (Lock oz)
283.3 g (9.99 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
36.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
25.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
10.8 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
92 mm (3.6")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
115 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
2.51

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
4.46

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Brooks Ghost 18 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
282 mm (11.1")

Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
68 mm (2.7")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
95 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Locked
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

N/A
9.3

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
3.5 mm (0.139")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
0.2 mm (0.007")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

N/A
6.8

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-3.8 mm (-0.150")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

N/A
9.0

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Brooks Ghost 18 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
-1.9 mm (-0.074")

Length Fit 
 

N/A
10

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A
6.5

Heel Rocker Photo  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
17 mm (0.7")

Heel Apex Position 
 

Lock%
14.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°
22.5°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A
6.1

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
43 mm (1.7")

Toe Apex Position 
 

Lock%
69.2%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°
25.5°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

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Secondary Foam Picture  

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Locked
DNA LOFT V3

Primary Foam Type 
 

Locked
EVA

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A
N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

Locked
N/A

Laces 
 

Laces Picture  

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Lace Type 
 

Locked

Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Thickness 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Stretch 
 

Lock%

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Locked
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Locked
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

N/A
3.0

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Heel Energy Return 
 

Lock%
69.5%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

N/A
4.8

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

Lock%
71.6%

Heel Cushioning 
 

N/A
7.7

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Brooks Ghost 18 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

Lock J
3.36 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

Lock J
9.48 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

Lock J
16.47 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

N/A
5.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

Lock J
3.52 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

Lock J
5.96 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

Lock J
8.82 J

Heel Firmness 
 

N/A
8.3

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
47.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
56.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
78.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

N/A
9.5

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
77.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
101.8 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
141 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A
5.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J
5.71 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J
5.54 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J
5.48 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

Lock J
5.42 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A
5.9

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N
60 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A
5.7

Forefoot Bending Video  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Brooks Ghost 18 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%
59.2%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A
6.1

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm
6.9 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N
264 N

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