If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Running can, and often should be comfortable. I usually have a hard time remembering this while focusing on logging miles and keeping my pace down, but sometimes a cruising, comfortable run can be not only enjoyable but also useful for achieving goals.
Recently, I was (pleasantly) reminded of this after a few runs in the new Brooks Ghost Max 2 . The new shoe follows last year’s debut Ghost Max , which outfitted Brooks ’ stalwart Ghost with extra cushioning and some added support. That shoe was a hit, offering a superbly comfortable option for everyday training.
I used the first Ghost Max just once and thought it might be good for some but not me. The Ghost Max 2 , however, got me excited, encouraging just the kind of relaxed jogs I didn’t realize I was missing. Related: How to Chose the Best Running Shoes Below is my full review of the new Ghost Max 2, but here’s the short version: It’s an excellent, versatile, luxury cruiser of a shoe for everyday running and walking.
Lace them up now for $150 . $150 $150 Cushioning was the focus with the Ghost Max line, and the 2 nails it. And that’s coming from a cushion curmudgeon: I normally find plush running shoes to be too weighty, spongey, and disconnected from the road.
But the Ghost Max 2 might be converting me. The core technology in the Ghost Max 2 is Brooks’ DNA Loft V3, a n.