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Ghost Max 4

Max CushionReleased 2026-08-01US

Ghost Max 4 brings deep cushioning to daily road runs, long outings, and walking. Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 softens landings, while the GlideRoll rocker assists heel-to-toe transitions. A broad base adds stability and the roomy Linear Last accommodates different foot shapes and orthotics. Engineered air mesh provides breathability, with RoadTack rubber for pavement traction and durability.

Intended uses:
Daily, Long run, Walking
3 sources · checked 2026-09-08

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a heavier / high-stack Max Cushion

Weight
292g
Of 811 known values: 568 lower, 12 equal, 231 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
heavierUpper 30%, including ties / average +25g
Drop
6mm
Of 815 known values: 221 lower, 156 equal, 438 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard36.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average -0.8mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
40 / 34mm
Of 694 known values: 569 lower, 40 equal, 85 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
higherUpper 18%, including ties / average +5.3mm
Carbon plate
No
83% of 786 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
DNA LOFT v3
Outsole
RoadTack rubber
Reference price
$165
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
10.3oz / 292.0g from the Brooks US official men's Ghost Max 4 product page.
Plate note
The exact Brooks US construction and technology specification covers DNA LOFT v3, GlideRoll Rocker geometry, a broad base, and the accommodating fit without identifying any carbon structure, so this model is classified as not carbon-plated. GlideRoll Rocker is sole geometry.

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Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for Brooks Ghost Max 3.

In the registered data, weight is 28g lighter at 292g, heel stack is 1mm higher at 40mm, and forefoot stack is 1mm higher at 34mm.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

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Comparison: All data (865 shoes)

Position map

This shoeregistered average

Weight x stack height

registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)

The scatter plot includes only shoes with both weight and stack height registered.

Spec distributions

This shoeregistered average

Weight

This shoe 292g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 6mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Stack height

This shoe 40mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)

10.5mm58mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.