Brooks
Brooks Ghost Max 4
Cushioning
maximum
Support
neutral
Heel Drop
6mm
Widths
D, 2E, 4E
Clinical Score
A composite score built from condition match, construction integrity, APMA verification, and fit range for Plantar Fasciitis.
Excellent Clinical Fit
Static score, not personalized. Take the Shoe Finder quiz for a recommendation matched to your specific answers.
Get My Personalized MatchWhy the Brooks Ghost Max 4 Works
40mm heel / 34mm forefoot stack of nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 foam, 1mm taller than the prior Ghost Max 3
GlideRoll rocker geometry smooths the heel-to-toe transition on long, easy-paced runs and all-day standing
Reworked outsole with generous forefoot and heel rubber coverage and added flex grooves for wet-surface traction
Broad, stable base with a padded heel collar and tongue suited to daily miles, recovery days, and full shifts on your feet
Best suited to easy runs, long runs, and all-day walking or standing rather than tempo or speed work
Conditions This Shoe Helps
Expert-matched for 5 foot conditions.
Plantar Fasciitis
high match40mm heel stack of nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 foam and the GlideRoll rocker carry forward the same cushioning formula proven effective in Ghost Max 2 and 3.
Learn about Plantar FasciitisHeel Spurs
high matchIncreased 40mm heel stack directly attenuates impact at the calcaneus, continuing the same protective cushioning that made prior Ghost Max generations effective for heel spur pain.
Learn about Heel SpursMetatarsalgia
high match34mm forefoot stack provides substantial cushioning under the metatarsal heads, carrying forward the same forefoot protection proven in earlier Ghost Max generations.
Learn about MetatarsalgiaHigh Arches
high matchMaximum cushioning compensates for the reduced natural shock absorption of a high-arched foot, same rationale that applies across the Ghost Max line.
Learn about High ArchesWide Feet
high matchAvailable in wide and extra-wide widths, continuing Ghost Max's accommodating fit for wider forefeet.
Learn about Wide Feet
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