Brooks Ghost Amp vs ASICS Novablast 6

Ghost Amp or Novablast 6? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a lighter, faster Ghost for daily runs and uptempo days? Get the Ghost Amp.

Want springy, versatile miles? Get the Novablast 6.

Get the Ghost Amp if

• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 8mm)

Get the Novablast 6 if

• You want more foam underfoot (5.5mm more at the heel)
• You like a bit more structure under the forefoot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 6mm)

On the run

Ghost Amp: A lighter, quicker Ghost. Lighter and quicker than the regular Ghost, with a very flexible, comfortable ride that handles short and long runs. The new foam is less bouncy than its looks promise.

Novablast 6: The springy do-it-all. Light and springy, with a forefoot pod that snaps more the faster you go. It handles everything from easy days to workouts.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Ghost Amp. True to size with excellent lockdown and a premium knit upper, but the toebox is tapered. Wide available.

Novablast 6. True to size with a tapered but splay-friendly toebox and a locked-in heel. It’s low over the toes, so high insteps should go wide rather than longer.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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