Head-to-Head
Trabuco 14vsGhost 18
The Trabuco 14 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Trabuco 14 retails for $145 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $5 difference. The Trabuco 14 is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Trabuco 14 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.5/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
