Head-to-Head
Aero BurstvsGhost 18
The Aero Burst is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $150. The Ghost 18 is the lighter shoe at 10.2 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. In our ratings, the Aero Burst edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.7/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 11.0 oz | 10.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
