Brooks Ghost Trail vs INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

Brooks Ghost Trail

€150

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

$150

Quick verdict

Brooks Ghost Trail

€150

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (40 vs 11 mm heel stack)

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

$150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (85 vs 76)
A lighter option (26 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (8 vs 3 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Ghost Trail· leads in 1

Cushioning

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
11 mm
Lightness
292 g
266 gTop 22%
Grip
3 mm
8 mmTop 1%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Ghost Trail vs INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

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Essentials

€150

$150

2025

October 2025

292 g

266 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Road, gravel paths, light trail

Muddy & soft technical trails

Road-to-trail running, daily training, light trail use

Faster paced trail training and short technical races in muddy conditions

Cushioning

8 mm

4 mm

40 mm

11 mm

32 mm

7 mm

Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning for soft, smooth transitions

POWERFLOW PRO lightweight responsive foam

Soft, high-stack cushioning for daily training comfort

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Grip & protection

TrailTack Green rubber with 3 mm lugs for wet and dry traction

STICKYGRIP™ rubber with aggressive 8mm lugs

3D-printed toe cap and mudguard

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Low-profile 3 mm lugs for road-to-trail versatility

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Upper & fit

Soft, breathable air mesh with protective overlays

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6 mm BOOMERANG footbed

Traditional laces, neutral fit with secure heel lockdown

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On the terrain

How Brooks Ghost Trail vs INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Brooks Ghost Trail							46
INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2							71

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Brooks Ghost Trail81

Cushioning40/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V243

Cushioning20/40
Lightness23/35
Smooth roll0/25

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Brooks Ghost Trail

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Brooks Ghost Trail vs INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2?

For value comparison: The Brooks Ghost Trail ($150) provides premium features compared to the INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Brooks Ghost Trail or the INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2?

Both came out in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+17

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 40 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+14

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+10

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 76)
A lighter option (6 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Ghost Trail· leads in 1

Cushioning

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
11 mm
Lightness
292 g
266 gTop 22%
Grip
3 mm
8 mmTop 1%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

Average

Brooks Ghost Trail

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

Brooks Ghost Trail vs INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

Brooks Ghost Trail

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

Quick verdict

Spec profile