Head-to-Head
Mach 6vsGhost 18
The Mach 6 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 6 retails for $140 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Mach 6 edges out the Ghost 18 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.2 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
