Head-to-Head
H1vsGhost 18
The H1 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The H1 retails for $160 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The H1 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the H1 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.5/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
