Head-to-Head
Ghost 17vsStructure 26
The Ghost 17 and Structure 26 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ghost 17 retails for $150 while the Structure 26 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Ghost 17 is the lighter shoe at 10.1 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. In our ratings, the Ghost 17 edges out the Structure 26 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
