Brooks Ghost 18 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Sqwod verdict
Dead heat — 81 vs 81. Your use case is the tiebreaker.
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.
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 — You coach runners who want one shoe for daily miles, workouts and races, without the stiffness of a carbon plate.
Brooks Ghost 18
81Score · Medium
from €127.99
A dependable, durable neutral daily trainer that does everything competently and nothing excitingly — safe over spectacular.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
81Score · Medium
from €160
Still one of the most versatile plated trainers you can buy, now softer, bouncier and roomier. It costs more than the discounted Speed 4, and durability has slipped.
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