Brooks

Ghost 17

Women's

I've been wearing Ghosts since the 10 came out, and I have never before had so much issue finding the right size. I had to go down a full shoe size from what I was wearing in the 16. These feel great! Very cushy and bouncy. I don't run marathons, so I can't speak to that, but these are great for walking and jogging/running morr casual distances. I'm a supinator with high arches, hypermobility, and a chronic autoinflammatory disease that causes joint pain/swelling. These shoes work great for me!

I've been wearing Brooks forever and always the same size. And super excited to see a new shoe in a narrow width and in a color other than black or white. But these I returned for a half size smaller, they were just too long. Brooks, please offer those of us with narrow feet more color options. Why should the wide ones get all the pretty shoes?

I've been wearing the Ghost for many years. Sometimes the change works and sometimes not. Unfortunately this change does not work for me. The heel to toe drop change puts more pressure on my heals which is not good for plantar fasciitis. And while cushy it's not distributed in the right places. The collar of the shoe rubs on my ankle. There are less air holes for ventilation. Ended up with heel and arch pain. I'll definitely be returning them. Maybe the next change will be better.

Finally Brooks is back!! This was my go-to brand for years until they changed the fit somehow, and I have not been able to wear the newer styles for years. I gave these a try, and boy am I glad I did! The old Brooks is back - wide, comfy toe box, balanced arch support. Will probably buy another pair!

This shoe is very different from the Ghost 16. It has much less cushion, and a higher heel-toe drop. This shoe is not a match for what I look for in a running/walking shoe.