Brooks Ghost 18 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 takes it — 84 vs 81.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Brooks Ghost 18 — You coach beginners or neutral heel-strikers who need a stable, durable, foolproof shoe for daily easy miles.
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 — You coach neutral runners who want a plush daily trainer for easy and long runs that can still handle a steady pace.
Brooks Ghost 18
81Score · Medium
from €127.99
A dependable, durable neutral daily trainer that does everything competently and nothing excitingly — safe over spectacular.
Our pick 
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
84Score · Medium
from €118
The biggest 1080 update in years: a new supercritical foam makes it lighter, softer and livelier. The forefoot is still narrow and stability is limited.
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