The Brooks Ghost Max 2 features an upgraded DNA LOFT v3 midsole and a noticeable uptick in weight; how does the max cushion shoe stack up to the first version? I put the pair to the test and outline where it fits in Brooks’ lineup.

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The Brooks Ghost Max 2 features an upgraded DNA LOFT v3 midsole and a noticeable uptick in weight; how does the max cushion shoe stack up to the first version? I put the pair to the test and outline where it fits in Brooks’ lineup.
While the futuristic-looking shoe is eye-catching, the real star of the pair is Brooks’ new DNA Tuned midsole, the first shoe to receive it. DNA Tuned is a nitrogen-infused foam created with dual-sized cell technology—larger cells in the heel and midfoot for soft landings and smaller cells in the forefoot for responsive toe-offs. The result is a ride that both looks and feels amazing.
Brooks continues to innovate their shoe lineup, and the latest example appears in the form of a ghost—but this is not your father’s Brooks Ghost. The Brooks Ghost Max arrived in October as a beefier version of one of the most iconic running shoes. So, how does it compare to the regular Ghost?
From its performance to the design, the Brooks Aurora-BL is the star of Brooks’ lineup and the shoe shines bright on every kind of run at every pace.