However, the styles that these two running shoes have are completely different. They are lightweight and will almost disappear on your foot. Also, they are very comfortable and breathable and has required stretch in proper areas. In New Balance 1080 you will find narrow, standard, wide, and x-wide.īoth Brooks Ghost and New Balance 1080 have bootie construction and engineered mesh in the upper. Brooks Ghost has normal, narrow 2A, wide D for women and Normal, Narrow B, Wide 2E, Extra Wide 4E for men. New Balance 1080 has a drop of 8mm whereas Brooks Ghost has a drop of 12mm.Īlso, the widths also differ in these running shoes. There is also a difference in the hee-to-toe drop of these shoes. Overall, it is an excellent cushioning that will provide you with maximum comfort without damping the return. It will provide you not only soft cushioning but also, buttery soft transitions. The midsole is made from a blend of rubber and air and provides you with excellent comfort. However, if you look at Brooks Ghost, this is an entirely different story. New Balance claims to have formulated this foam from inputs from various athletes.Īlso, this is a single-piece foam that will provide you with springy comfort from heel to toe. New Balance 1080 uses EVA foam which is heat pressed and forms a very lightweight foam called Fresh Foam. However, the kind of cushioning and material that these two running shoes use are completely different. The midsole of these two shoes is the one that provides you with great cushioning. The latest generation of Brooks Ghost is 13, and the current New Balance 1080 is 11.Brooks Ghost is a more traditional running shoe with decent padding in the heel collar. New Balance 1080 has an ultra heel and infuse heel tab for more ankle stability.In Brooks Ghost, you have a size range from 7.0- 15.0 for men, and for women, you have a size range of 5.0-13.0. In New Balance 1080, you have a size range from 6.0-20.0 for men and a 5.0-13.0 size range for women.New Balance 1080 has Fresh Foam X which is a modern version of EVA which is a uniquely formulated compound injection in a heat press. Brooks Ghost has a cushion of type DNA LOFT.Men’s version of Brooks Ghost weighs around 10.1oz / 286.3g and for New Balance 1080 it is 9.3oz/263g. Women’s version of Brooks Ghost weighs around 8.8oz / 249.5g and for New Balance 1080 it is 8.1oz/230g. New Balance 1080 is a bit lighter than Brooks Ghost.In New Balance 1080, the heel-to-toe drop is 8mm, and in Brooks Ghost, it is 12mm which is a standard.

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