I think the midsole foam that Brooks uses in the Ghost 13 still lags behind in responsiveness compared to the explosive forefoot of the Pegasus 37 with its Zoom Air unit or the Ride 13 with its bouncy TPU-EVA blend Pwrrun midsole. I can’t mark the upper of the Ghost 13 down for anything except the fact that it doesn’t have a gusseted tongue.

A daily trainer is arguably the most important shoe in a runner’s shoe rotation because the bulk of their running is done in them. From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. If I could change anything about the Ghost 13, I would make the outsole rubber more durable and I would add in a gusseted tongue for an even better upper fit. The midsole of the Ghost 13 is a dual foam setup of DNA Loft on the lateral side and BioMogo on the medial side. The two foams are very similar in density so the ride is still very balanced and stable.

Delivery timescales are esimates in working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. Omega Flex Grooves have been deepened to enhance midsole flexibility without compromising cushioning. Forefoot DNA cushioning gel is a highly viscous liquid that changes to become more or less firm in response to each individual's weight, pace, biomechanics, and running environment. The big change this year is the extended DNA Loft foam in the midsole. In the Ghost 12, Brooks contained the softer DNA Loft mostly to the heel, with a slight extension into the midfoot. This year’s model takes that extension farther into the forefoot. Plush fit: The new Engineered Air Mesh upper hugs the foot for a secure – but still breathable – fit.

Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. Most of the daily trainers have received sweeping updates which have improved them drastically and are all worthy upgrades of their predecessors. This strategy is so effective because Ghost loyalists can ease into the new model while still recognising older technologies from previous models. This ended up being the wrong decision. I could feel my feet swimming in the roomy upper of Ghost 13. As a result, the Brooks Ghost 13 feels a little softer through the entire transition. It remains a very smooth, very capable everyday running shoe that you can depend on mile after mile.You don’t even notice the new full-length DNA Loft part of the Ghost 13 when running and the midsole is co-moulded so there are no seams or gaps where the two foams meet. The general consensus on the traction of the Brooks Ghost 13 is that it’s good both on wet and dry surfaces. Its EVA midsole will lose cushioning over time while its outsole rubber wears down faster than super hard-wearing rubber like the BRS 1000 found on the Pegasus 37 or AHAR+ on the Cumulus 22. Your everyday training shoes have to be comfortable because you’ll be wearing them for the majority of your miles. So, Brooks built the Ghost 13 for all-day (and all-run) comfort.

The mesh upper of the Ghost 13 also felt softer and more stretchy than the stiffer upper of the Ghost 12. The heel counter is also less padded than the Ghost 12. A little bit of extra padding lines the heel collar for a plusher step-in feel, and a soft tongue is comfortable on top of your foot. Add to that a cushioned (and removable) insole, and the Ghost 13 feels plush all around. All are in agreement that the flex grooves of the Brooks Ghost 13 provides “flexibility in perfect areas to match foot motions.” This allows for smoother foot movement and promotes the natural bend of the foot. For me, the Ghost is great because it does everything well,” one reviewer says. “It’s comfortable, it’s soft, it’s light. I love it because I know I won’t have to think about it once I start running.” The 12mm heel-to-toe offset of the Ghost is more than the other daily trainers and is the perfect shoe for beginner runners who tend to strike on their rearfoot.DNA LOFT cushioning now extends throughout the midsole for an even smoother transition from heel to toe.