Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsGhost 18
The Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $20 difference. The Ghost 18 is the lighter shoe at 10.2 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Ghost 18 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 10.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
