Experience maximum cushion with maximum protection in the Brooks Ghost Max 2, an inherently stable running shoe for walks, runs, or all your daily activities.
- Offset
- 6 mm
- Weight
- 10.8 oz
- Support
- Neutral - Neutral shoes allow the foot to move and flex with minimal guidance.
- Cushion
- maximum
- Stack height (heel/forefoot)
- 39 mm/33 mm
- Surface
- Road

Maximum Cushioning Meets Maximum Protection
Back and better than before, the Brooks Ghost Max 2 brings maximum cushioning with inherent stability to your runs, walks, and daily activities. Crafted with nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3, this running shoe gives you tons of lightweight cushioning to help absorb the impact of running on the road. The Ghost Max 2 also incorporates a GlideRoll Rocker, featuring an upward curve shape on the toe and heel. This curved geometry actively promotes smoother heel-to-toe transitions for a near-effortless experience as you stride forward.
The Ghost Max 2 utilizes a slightly broader base and raised sidewalls to help add some stability to your step. The increase in base size helps prevent the medial and lateral sides from collapsing, while the raised sidewalls secure the foot and give this shoe a bit more structure. Brooks also made sure the volume of this shoe had ample space to fit those with larger-than-average feet, making this a great option for those using their own orthotics as well.
Features & Benefits:
- Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 gives you soft, lightweight cushioning
- GlideRoll Rocker promotes smooth heel-to-toe transitions with its curved geometry
- Broad base and raised sidewalls add inherent stability for a more stable and secure experience
- Unique Linear Last construction gives this shoe more volume, perfect for larger feet and orthotics
Anonymous
Brooks Men's Ghost Max 2
Great experience!
Marc Quigley
Brooks Ghost max 2
What a great underrated shoe! I have chronic Achilles tendon issues and I am a nurse on my feet all the time. Couple weeks with these on and no pain!
Anonymous
Solid Shoe
Having had polio and feet troubles from it I have always searched for comfortable quality shoes. Having tried others over the years I always have come back to Brooks and have probably tried 10 pairs. These are a solid comfortable walking shoe although I found them slightly smaller to size than the others I have worn.
John Hargrave
Marathon Sports is the best running shoe store hands down.
As a runner, I have been shopping Marathon Sports for the last decade. They are hands down the best shoe store. The salespeople actually know shoes, they look at your running stride and gait, then bring hand-selected shoes to you. You can even take them for a quick run around the neighborhood. This is how the shoe buying experience should be!
Tim
Great shoe, light but stable. Definetly happy with the move to Brooks
Anonymous
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Excellent running shoe for persons with knee or other joint pain as it offers much cushioning.
Jorge
good
Michael Guerra
Great for walking, and recovery runs
Mostly use for walking long distances, and they are supportive, comfortable, durable, and look great.
Anonymous
Best shoes for walking
The brooks ghost max is the best shoes for walking with good looking
Anonymous
Life Changing!
After wearing these shoes for a few weeks, my foot pain and fatigue was reduced so much that I canceled my scheduled foot surgery. Highly recommend to anyone with foot pain. Also highly recommend Marathon Sports - Old Saybrook for their product knowledge, experience and unsurpassed customer service.
Suzanne Mcccarthy
Excellent product and service
This is the first time my husband hasworn this model. I am so impressed!, He has no more knee or foot pain and have been able to increase his walking mileage. I am so impressed that I will be buying a pair of the Ghost Max for women. Thanks for an excellent product
Robert Norton
Great Running Shoes
I've put a little over 25 miles on them in a week or two, and must say they are about the most comfortable running shoes I've ever experienced. My foot is very large (both length and width) and they fit perfectly.
Anonymous
My Second Ghost
I recently purchased the Ghost Max 2 after having worn the Max (1) for just over a year. While providing a wide heel and a rocking sole, I found them to be less exaggerated than my Hokas which, for me have become a bit more extreme. I've been also off road quite a bit on moderate hikes and they perform well.These Ghost 2's are also a step up in pillowy comfort with support for me from the previous pair and I plan to buy a second pair so that I can switch off between them to prolong their wear. Lastly, I'm someone with a nerve condition, foot drop, and therefore have to be very particular with my selection of shoes. They have accommodated me and the brace that I attach to the right shoe beautifully.
Kenneth Houle
Brooks Men's Ghost Max 2
I usually buy Brooks Ghost, and I really like them. Especially the durability of the sole. This pair of Max 2 is comfortable, but the sole is a is much thinner than the regular Ghost. I'm not sure yet if the Max 2 will be as durable.