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Ghost 18vsSpeedgoat 7
The Ghost 18 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ghost 18 retails for $150 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Speedgoat 7 is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Speedgoat 7 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.5/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 10.2 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
