The Brooks Ghost 16 was replaced by the Brooks Ghost 18
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Nike Pegasus Plus 2, 62% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Brooks Ghost line. Compared with the Brooks Ghost 16: 2 mm less drop and 19.9 g heavier.
−2mm drop+19.9gWhy the Nike Pegasus Plus 2
Compared with the Brooks Ghost 16: 2 mm less drop and 4.3 g lighter. Both are in our daily trainer category.
−2mm drop−4.3g| Spec | Brooks Ghost 16 | Nike Pegasus Plus 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | — |
| Drop | 12 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | 269.3 g | 265 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Brooks Ghost 16.
- −2mm drop−9.3gRRP £130
- −2mm drop+30.7gRRP £129.99
- −4mm drop−2.3gRRP —
Brooks Ghost 16: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Brooks Ghost 16?
The Brooks Ghost 18 is the current version of the Brooks Ghost line. Versions in between: Brooks Ghost 17.
What is the closest alternative to the Brooks Ghost 16 from another brand?
On published specs, the Nike Pegasus Plus 2, at 62% spec similarity. Compared with the Brooks Ghost 16: 2 mm less drop and 4.3 g lighter. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the Brooks Ghost 18 different from the Brooks Ghost 16?
On published specs, going from the Brooks Ghost 16 to the Brooks Ghost 18: 2 mm less drop and 19.9 g heavier. Heel stack is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the Brooks Ghost 16 still available?
Trova lists the Brooks Ghost 16 as discontinued; the current version of the Brooks Ghost line is the Brooks Ghost 18. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Brooks Ghost 16?
Published specs for the Brooks Ghost 16: 12 mm drop, 269.3 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Brooks Ghost 16.
Brooks Ghost 16 specs →