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Ghost 17vsRide 19
The Ghost 17 and Ride 19 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ghost 17 retails for $150 while the Ride 19 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Ride 19 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Ghost 17. In our ratings, the Ghost 17 edges out the Ride 19 — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 8.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
