Brooks Ghost Trail vs Saucony Ride TR3

Ghost Trail or Ride TR3? 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 a cushioned shoe for roads, gravel and easy trails? Get the Ride TR3.

Get the Ghost Trail if

• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You need a wide width

Get the Ride TR3 if

• You want more foam underfoot (2.5mm more at the heel)
• Long runs are your thing
• You like a bit more structure under the forefoot
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.5 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.

Ride TR3: The Ride for roads and trails. A road-to-trail Ride, with more PWRRUN+ cushioning, grippy 3.5mm lugs and a rugged upper. Best for easy days and long mixed-surface runs.

The Ride TR3 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Ride 19 lab test (same PWRRUN+ foam) and Running Warehouse’s description.

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.

Ride TR3. True to size, with a rugged upper.

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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