Head-to-Head
Ghost 17vsGuide 19
The Ghost 17 and Guide 19 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $150. The Guide 19 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 Guide 19 — 9.1/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
