Brooks Ghost 18vsMizuno Wave Skyrise 7
The Brooks Ghost 18 and Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7 score 84% on spec similarity. Going from the Brooks Ghost 18 to the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7: 1.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop and 29.2 g lighter.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7 minus the Brooks Ghost 18. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Brooks Ghost 18 | Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 36 mm | 37.5 mm | +1.5mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | 29.5 mm | +3.5mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 8 mm | −2mm |
| Weight | 289.2 g | 260 g | −29.2g |
| RRP (GBP) | £135 | £130 | −£5 |
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer | same |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral | same |
| Surface | Road | Road | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- a lower heel stack (36 vs 37.5 mm)
- a higher heel-to-toe drop (10 vs 8 mm)
if you want:
- more heel stack (37.5 vs 36 mm)
- a lower heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 10 mm)
- a lighter shoe (260 vs 289.2 g)
- a lower RRP (£130 vs £135)
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Brooks Ghost 18 or the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7?
The Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7, at 260 g vs 289.2 g, 29.2 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the Brooks Ghost 18 or the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7?
The Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7, with 37.5 mm of heel stack vs 36 mm, 1.5 mm more. Forefoot stack: 26 mm for the Brooks Ghost 18 and 29.5 mm for the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7.
What's the drop difference between the Brooks Ghost 18 and the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7?
2 mm. The Brooks Ghost 18 has a 10 mm drop and the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7 an 8 mm drop.
Which is cheaper, the Brooks Ghost 18 or the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7?
The Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7 has the lower UK RRP: £130 vs £135. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.
How similar are the Brooks Ghost 18 and the Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7?
They score 84% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.