Shoe Review: Brooks Ghost 14

By the Fleet Feet Review Team. With over 80 years of combined experience, our review team is dedicated to providing in-depth gear and shoe reviews to help you find the best shoes and gear for your next run.

Find your smoothest ride in the new Ghost 14.

The Brooks Ghost is one of the best-selling running shoes year after year because it delivers a straightforward neutral ride and generous fit. This year, Brooks updated the Brooks Ghost to feature their DNA Loft foam throughout the midsole so you can float through your next run.

The DNA Loft foam teams up with a Segmented Crash Pad and improved 3D Fit technology in the upper to create the most flexible, smoothest fit yet in the Brooks Ghost 14.

Our reviewers loved the springy cushion and instantly comfortable fit of the Brooks Ghost 14, and we know you will too.

Here’s everything you need to know about the updated Brooks Ghost 14.

The biggest update to the Brooks Ghost 14 is the use of DNA Loft foam throughout the full length of the midsole.

Previous versions of the Brooks Ghost used this bouncy foam along the outer edge of the heel to provide better shock absorption on landings, which helped to make the Ghost a fan favorite.

The Ghost 14 continues to hit its stride by offering the perfect blend of flexibility and stability in the outsole.

A blown rubber outsole offers plenty of traction on slick roads. The outsole also lands flat against the pavement, adding stability to each landing and take-off.

This flat geometry works with a Segmented Crash Pad in the forefoot to add the flexibility you need for propulsive toe offs and smooth transitions.

The balanced feel of the Ghost 14 continues up top with a super-smooth engineered mesh upper.

Brooks designers used their unique 3D Fit Print technology to provide a combination of structure and stretch to the mesh so you can feel comfortable and supported from top to bottom.

The Brooks Ghost is a longtime favorite of runners of all abilities, and the updated Brooks Ghost 14 is no exception.

Brooks designers kept the snug, engineered mesh upper and dialed in the fit through the midfoot with a new lacing system.

The most noticeable update to the Brooks Ghost 14 is the use of Brooks airy DNA Loft foam in the midsole. This adds to the overall cushioned experience and delivers a silky smooth ride.

If you’re looking for a steadfast trainer, the Brooks Ghost 14 is the go-to.

A plush bed of DNA Loft foam provides soft cushioning and smooth transitions. The DNA Loft works with a Segmented Crash Pad to provide flexibility to every toe off.

The Ghost 14 blends together this flexibility with a stabilizing outsole geometry that supports each landing and take off with plush padding.

The secure feel is carried throughout the upper where a padded heel collar and tongue create a secure feel that keeps your foot engaged over the DNA Loft foam, helping the Ghost easily transition from long miles to speed work.

We recommend the Ghost 14 for daily walks, recovery and long runs. “There’s a reason why the Ghost is such a crowd favorite. It’s comfortable, dependable, and a great all-around trainer. I love wearing the Ghost,” says one reviewer.