Brooks Ghost Trail vs ASICS Blazeblast

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

The short answer

Want the familiar Ghost ride for gravel and mixed surfaces? Get the Ghost Trail.

Want plush cushion and grip for pavement, gravel and easy trails? Get the Blazeblast.

Get the Ghost Trail if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You need a wide width

Get the Blazeblast if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more foam underfoot (5.5mm more at the heel)
• Long runs are your thing
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.7 oz

On the run

Ghost Trail: The Ghost for gravel. The familiar Ghost ride with dependable, winter-ready grip for gravel, dirt paths and the road in between. Stable for heel strikers and flexible enough for walking and hiking.

Blazeblast: The cushy door-to-trail shoe. Plush and well cushioned, like a Novablast built for gravel. Outstanding grip on pavement and gravel, with shallow lugs that suit smooth paths. Limited to easy trails.

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 Trail. Runs slightly long, so you may want a half size down. Comfortable step-in feel, but the toebox is tapered. Wide available.

Blazeblast. True to size but not for wide feet. The upper doesn’t breathe well.

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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