Sports & Outdoors

Brooks Ghost 16 Running Shoe

Clifton 9 Alternative

The Brooks Ghost 16 is a neutral running shoe with DNA Loft v3 cushioning, priced at $158.49 CAD on Amazon.ca (size 8.5).

7/ 10
ClearPick Score
Mixed Reviews
Cushioning
8.5
Transition / Ride
8
Breathability
8
Value
6.5
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Brooks Ghost 16 Running Shoe product photo
Clifton 9 Alternative
Brooks Ghost 16 Running Shoe
$158.49 CAD est. on Amazon.ca
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โœ… What Works

  • Nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 midsole for lightweight, neutral-support cushioning
  • Segmented Crash Pad and soft midsole promote a smooth heel-to-toe transition
  • Engineered air mesh upper balances stretch, structure, and breathability
  • Certified PDAC A5500 diabetic shoe with the APMA Seal of Acceptance; carbon-neutral certified product

โš ๏ธ Worth Knowing

  • This exact listing is a single size/colour ASIN (8.5, Black/Mandarin Red/Green) with only 1 unit left in stock โ€” a shoe catalog entry needs a size-range strategy, not one ASIN
  • No owner sentiment collected yet for this ClearPick listing โ€” spec-based provisional score
ClearPick Verdict

The Ghost 16 is Brooks' latest neutral daily trainer, succeeding the Ghost 15 with an updated DNA Loft v3 midsole and 3D Fit Print upper. It's a natural cross-shop against the HOKA Clifton 9 already in ClearPick's catalog for buyers comparing max-cushion daily trainers. One structural caveat: this listing is tied to a single size (8.5) and colourway with only 1 unit in stock, so it isn't representative of the Ghost 16 line as a whole, which sells across many separate per-size ASINs. No owner mentions have been collected yet, so this score is spec-based only. Buy it if this size/colour fits and you want Brooks' neutral cushioning; the Clifton 9 in this catalog is the higher-cushion alternative to compare against.