Head-to-Head
Ghost 17vsChallenger 8
The Ghost 17 and Challenger 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ghost 17 retails for $150 while the Challenger 8 comes in at $155 — a $5 difference. The Challenger 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Ghost 17. In our ratings, the Ghost 17 edges out the Challenger 8 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $155 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
