Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Brooks Ghost 18 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: 75% of 134 owners recommend it, vs 49% of 92 for the Brooks Ghost 18.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
49%of 92 owners recommend
49% recommend · 22% neutral · 29% don't
Owners praise
- Fits noticeably better than the Ghost 17
- Wider, roomier toebox
- Comfortable for all-day wear and long shifts
Owners complain about
- Heel collar digs into and irritates the ankle
- Ankle pain isn't fixed by sizing up to wide/2E
- Runs firm, clunky, or low to the ground
75%of 134 owners recommend
75% recommend · 6% neutral · 19% don't
Owners praise
- Versatile do-it-all daily and tempo shoe
- Great for uptempo, tempo and race-pace runs
- Nice bounce, pop and protective cushioning
Owners complain about
- Narrow, pointy toebox cramps and rubs the pinky toe
- Firm, dead-feeling midsole with little bounce
- Toe numbness or circulation issues mid-run
What Brooks Ghost 18 owners say
“Kudos to Brooks for offering various different widths.”
“As a Amazon van driver that runs alot, I give praise to the ghost 18”— @jamesehlers6994 on
YouTube
“I like Brooks, but why are Brooks shoes still so heavy in 2026?”
What Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 owners say
“Endo Speed 4 being great”
“i love them so much i decided to run the marathon i was preparing with”— @jeremybmxfr on
YouTube
“Speed 4 is by far my least favourite version. I loved version 1-3 but this one just doesn't feel right on my foot.”