Brooks Ghost Max 4 running shoes Black men
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- Manufacturer: Brooks
Pros & cons
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High stack of DNA LOFT v3 that absorbs the impact of every landing
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GlideRoll Rocker that keeps the heel to toe transition smooth
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Broad base that provides stability without guiding elements
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Available in three widths and roomy enough for your own orthotics
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High stack makes the shoe less suited to intervals and racing
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Low offset takes getting used to if you come from a higher drop
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Spacious fit runs wider than a classic running shoe
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Plenty of shoe underfoot
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so less feel for the surface
Specifications
| Color specification | Black |
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| Condition | New model |
| Gender | Men |
| Size | 44 |
| Supplier item number | 110496D020/44 |
Description
The Brooks Ghost Max 4 running shoe is built for the miles where comfort matters more than speed. A high stack of soft DNA LOFT v3 cushioning absorbs every landing, while the GlideRoll Rocker rolls your foot smoothly from heel to toe. That makes it a fit for easy runs, the long weekend session and the days when your legs are still tired from yesterday.
It is a neutral road shoe that gets its stability from a broad base rather than from guiding elements. You get a calm, predictable ride without the shoe pushing your foot anywhere. For a runner who likes a max cushion shoe, or who is trying one for the first time, this is a logical starting point in the Brooks range.
Brooks Ghost Max 4 at a glance
- High stack of DNA LOFT v3: the soft midsole sits thick under your foot, so the impact of each landing is absorbed rather than passed on.
- GlideRoll Rocker: the curved sole shape rolls your foot through the transition, keeping the move from heel to toe smooth at easy and moderate paces.
- Neutral with a broad base: stability comes from the shape of the sole, so without the guiding elements of a stability shoe.
- Spacious fit: there is room for wider feet and for your own orthotics, which helps if a standard shoe feels tight.
- Three widths: medium (1D), wide (2E) and extra wide (4E), so you can choose on width instead of taking a size up.
- Low offset: the height difference between heel and forefoot is limited, giving a flatter foot landing.
Cushioning that spares your legs
The midsole uses DNA LOFT v3, the softest foam Brooks fits in this line, in a high configuration under your foot. In practice you notice that mostly at the end of a long run: the impact you would normally feel in your lower legs is largely taken up by the sole. That makes the Ghost Max 4 a welcome shoe for recovery runs and for days when you simply want to put in miles without loading your legs further. It is not a shoe that springs back when you pick up the pace; it is meant to keep you comfortable at your pace.
GlideRoll Rocker and transition
A thick sole does not roll smoothly on its own, and that is what the GlideRoll Rocker is for. The sole is shaped so your foot carries on from landing to toe-off without you having to push through a stiff platform. On a heel landing in particular that makes a noticeable difference to how fluid the stride feels. The effect is clearest at easy to moderate paces, exactly the range this shoe is built for.
Fit, width and orthotics
The Ghost Max 4 fits more generously than a classic running shoe. The base is wider and there is more volume inside, which leaves room for a broader forefoot or for your own insole. If you want still more room, you can choose between medium (1D), wide (2E) and extra wide (4E). That is a real difference from shoes that come in a standard width only: instead of taking a half size up and sliding around inside, you simply pick the width that suits your foot.
Good to know
This is an outspoken max cushion shoe, not one for track work or a fast 10 kilometres. If you are coming from a shoe with a high offset or a thin sole, expect the first runs to feel different: there is far more material under your foot and the offset is low. Build the miles up gradually in that case. Brooks does not publish a weight, an offset in millimetres or a stack height for this model, so those figures are deliberately absent from this text.
Frequently asked questions about the Brooks Ghost Max 4
What kind of runs is this shoe for?
Easy to moderate paces on the road: steady runs, long weekend sessions and recovery runs. The combination of a high stack of DNA LOFT v3 and the GlideRoll Rocker is made to keep you comfortable over many miles, not to give you speed. For intervals, track work or a race at sharp pace you would pick a lighter, more direct shoe.
Is this a neutral or a stability shoe?
It is a neutral shoe. The stability comes from the broad base of the sole, not from guiding elements that correct your foot. So you get a calm platform underfoot without the shoe steering your movement. If you normally run in neutral shoes, this suits you.
Can I use my own orthotics in it?
Yes, the shoe has a spacious fit that allows for it. You take the original insole out and put your own in. Because there are also three widths available, you can pick the width that suits the combination of your foot and your orthotic.
Which widths are available?
Medium (1D), wide (2E) and extra wide (4E). If you are unsure, it helps to know that the Ghost Max 4 runs more generously than a classic running shoe anyway. If a standard width normally feels just a little tight, medium is usually enough; if you have a genuinely broad forefoot, go for wide or extra wide.
Why is there so much sole?
That is the essence of a max cushion shoe: the more foam between you and the asphalt, the more of the landing is absorbed. The trade-off is that you feel less of the surface and the shoe responds less directly when you accelerate. For the runs this shoe is built for, the comfort more than makes up for that.
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Specifications
| Color specification | Black |
|---|---|
| Condition | New model |
| Gender | Men |
| Size | 44 |
| Supplier item number | 110496D020/44 |
