Maximum Protection. Smooth Transitions. Stable Wide-Fit Comfort.

The Brooks Ghost Max 4 Women's Wide – Black/Black is a high-cushion road running and walking shoe designed for runners who want plenty of protection underfoot, a smooth rolling ride and an accommodating women's Wide (D) fit.

The fourth generation retains the key ingredients that make the Ghost Max such a versatile option: nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning, a GlideRoll Rocker and a broad platform designed to provide inherent stability. Brooks has also refined the midsole geometry for Ghost Max 4 to create a smoother, more natural transition from landing through to toe-off.

With its accommodating fit and additional room for orthotics, the Ghost Max 4 isn't limited to running either. Brooks specifically recommends it for daily runs, long runs, walking and orthotics.

Why you'll love it

• High-stack protective cushioning
• Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 midsole
• GlideRoll Rocker for assisted heel-to-toe transitions
• Broad platform for inherent stability
• Smooth, balanced underfoot feel
• Redesigned midsole for improved flexibility and transitions
• Stable and accommodating fit
• Extra room for orthotics
• Women's Wide (D) fit
• 6mm heel-to-toe drop
• Approx. 260.8g / 9.2oz
• Suitable for running and walking

Soft & protective DNA LOFT v3 cushioning

The Ghost Max 4 uses Brooks' nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning, providing a high level of protection underfoot while maintaining a smooth feel through each step.

Brooks describes the cushioning experience as balanced, blending softness with a more dynamic feel rather than creating an excessively soft or unstable platform.

GlideRoll Rocker

The GlideRoll Rocker geometry helps guide the foot smoothly from landing through to toe-off.

For Ghost Max 4, Brooks has refined the midsole with accordion-style grooves to introduce additional flexibility and help the shoe conform more naturally to the ground. The rocker remains an important part of the design, helping maintain the assisted forward transition associated with the Ghost Max range.

Broad, stable platform

Despite its substantial cushioning, the Ghost Max 4 is designed around a broad base that provides inherent stability.

That makes it a useful option for someone wanting a highly cushioned shoe but who doesn't necessarily enjoy the unstable sensation that can sometimes come with very soft, high-stack footwear.

Wide & accommodating fit

This version comes in Women's Wide (D).

Brooks Australia defines women's standard width as B, Wide as D and Extra Wide as 2E, making this a genuine wider-fitting version rather than simply sizing up in length.

Brooks also notes that the Ghost Max 4 retains the same last as the previous version. While the toe box has been slightly streamlined, the width across the metatarsal heads remains unchanged.

Orthotic friendly

Brooks specifically lists orthotics among the Ghost Max 4's intended uses and describes the shoe as having an accommodating fit with extra room for orthotics.

That makes the Wide version particularly worth considering for customers who need additional internal space or use their own orthotic or insole.

Technical specifications

Category: Women's Road Running / Walking
Best For: Daily Runs, Long Runs, Walking, Orthotics
Cushioning: Balanced / High-Stack Protective Cushioning
Support: Broad, inherently stable platform
Midsole: Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3
Rocker: GlideRoll Rocker
Heel-to-Toe Drop: 6mm
Weight: 260.8g / 9.2oz
Width: Women's Wide (D)
Style: 120485
Colour: Black/Black

Best suited for

Daily Running • Long Runs • Walking • Recovery Miles • High-Cushion Running • Wide Feet • Orthotic Wearers • Long Days on Your Feet

True Stryde Fit Tip: The Ghost Max 4 Wide is a great option when you want plenty of cushioning without an overly soft or wobbly platform. The broad base, rocker geometry and Women's D width also make it a really useful shoe for walking and orthotic wearers. If you're unsure whether you need Brooks Women's B, D or 2E, come into True Stryde in Berwick and we can check your width and fit properly rather than simply sizing you up.