Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 11
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88%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
79%"Moderate arch support"
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Great fit for my narrow feet! I walk about 8 miles every day so I need a shoe which fits me well and this one does. Good looks and great traction on wet pavement. Highly recommended!
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Excellent shoe, looks good feels good. I will definitely buy another pair.
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My husband loved his first pair of Ghost 11 shoes so I bought him these. He loves the camouflage color and still thinks these are the most comfortable shoes he’s ever owned.
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The Ghost 11 reminds me of the Ghost 9. Each spring I order my new running shoes for the summer. I started out with the Ghost 9 and just adored them. Everything about them was perfect. Last spring I ordered the Ghost 10, it was still a great shoe, but something was missing in the sole when the heel would strike the ground and just roll forward. It seemed more flat to me. But was still a great shoe to run in. This Ghost 11 has that roll feeling that the 9 had and I absolutely adore it. I could not find the black with orange in my size on Zappos, or anywhere for that matter and my daughter had already ordered the black and red, and because we have a close shoe size, I couldn't order the same color :( So I went with the bright yellow pair. While they felt great, I had to return them because the color just wasn't what I wanted. I wound up buying the blue/red/white and I'm happy enough with the color. At least they'll match with blue jeans when I retire them. Can't go wrong with the Ghost. I usually run between 15-25 miles a week. My son runs cross country but trains all summer in these and usually runs 30+ miles a week in these (pavement and woods), he loves them. Traded his Ravena's easily for these. Nice lightweight shoe, and the best part about Brooks brand shoes is that you don't have to double knot their laces, they stay tied with just a regular tie, no knots to try to fiddle with after a long run. Buy them, you won't regret it.
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Great shoe! I'm not a big runner type person but i'm on my feet all day. I was looking for a shoe that would help with type of thing. They're great!. I might just take up running also. Ha!!
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Still early days, but these are working for me. I am a walker who believes in and needs supportive footwear. I gave HOKA's a try but their widest offering (Bondi 6, 2E) didn't cut it for my 4E feet. Some 2E's work; others don't, depends on the brand. As an aside, I was disappointed that HOKA's toll-free number was out of service, and they did not respond to an email asking if they have any plans to offer a 4E.
Prior to buying the Ghost 11's, I had been wearing New Balance 990v4's. They are solid and generally hold up well. But they are also heavier than the Ghost 11's and less cushioned. I also tried NB Fresh Foam 1080v9's, which weigh about the same as 11's and provide more cushioning than the 990's. For me, though, the v9's collar felt tight and they are less cushioned than the 11's and 990's.
One thing the 990's have and 11's don't is reflective material. Seems to me that would be a relatively simple add by Brooks -- a major improvement for visibility/safety, particularly at night.
Remains to be seen if the 11's hold up as well as the 990's; hoping they do. Zappos was great, as usual, as far as quick turnarounds and no-questions-asked returns.
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Great shoe with a lot of style, my go to shoe for training runs and marathons.
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So far I’m super happy with these
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I’ve gotten a ton of compliments on these shoes. Very comfortable, not as fantastic as the Levitate category, but much better than any other brand of shoes I have worn.
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Very comfortable. True to size. I wear size 9 in most other shoes and these shoes as well. I will wear these for walking and standing at work, but they are a true running shoe. Brooks is top-of-the-line IMO.
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Super light and comfortable
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In this shoe, I wear a 9.5 4E. I have been wearing Asics Cumulus 18, 19. In Asics, I wear 10 4E. The last pair of Asics hurt my feet. I talked to several friends that are runners or athletes, in general, and they seem to all love Brooks. So, I went for it. I have found that Brooks not only has much better arch and heel support, but that the soles of their wide sizes actually fit completely under my foot, and not simply have extra top fabric. True wides. I have a problem plantar fascitis tendon on my left heel and I supinate (ankles turn outwards). These Brooks feel comfortable and natural in a way I have not experienced in a long time. These are excellent fitting shoes! They are well-crafted and are made from excellent materials. They are made from a breathable fabric which I have experienced on both warm and cold days and consider very comfortable.
Brooks is my new official go-to brand.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, for year round waterproof trail shoes
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Purchased the Brooks Ghost 11 NYC Pop Art running shoes. Excellent comfort and slick looking shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Mizuno
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Very good
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Had switched from Ghost to Glycerin for marathons several years ago. Now I'm back with Ghost 11. Lightweight, exceptional comfort, and very breathable has me running faster and further. I also appreciate the perfect fit in narrow width (B) sizes.
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Perfect. These are probably the 6th or 7th pair of Brooks Ghost shoes my husband has bought. Great fit. Excellent service and timely delivery by Zappos, as always.
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Shoe is perfect. Was coming from a Ghost 6 and a Glycerin 11. I loved the Ghost 6 and wore them into the ground over several years. Bought a Glycerin 11 for a bit of extra support and it is awesome at the gym for weights, etc, but is a bit too cushiony for running and casual wear on the weekends. Picked up this Ghost 11 and all is well again. I bought the all-black version, and just so we're clear: it is *very* black. I typically like a bit of contrast, but as low key as possible. The red/grey was my second choice, but was too colorful. Overal happy though. I've been told to size up a half size for running shoes, but this size 10 is perfect (so were my previous Brooks) . . . for some reason I can't get comfortable in Nike's unless I'm at 10.5 though.
I'd also recommend:
Saucony, Nike, Asics
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Material feels soft and comfortable
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This was the 5th pair of Brooks tennis shoes I ordered. They fit perfectly each time. Delivered in just a couple of days. Highly recommend Zappos
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The hubs said these shoes are very comfortable. He's quite tall and large & wide shoes are tough to find. He said they are very comfortable and worth the price. This is his prefered brand for sneakers.
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These are the most comfortable shoes I’ve bought! They’re super lightweight and provide the perfect amount of arch support, first time I haven’t had to buy new insoles. Awesome pair of shoes!
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I have been wearing Asics my last three pairs. Unfortunately, Asics have progressively gone down in quality. This is not just me, but the opinion of many others that have recommended Brooks instead. True to reputation, this pair of Brooks Ghost 11 feel wonderful on my feet! I wear an extra wide (4E) and Brooks actually makes the bottoms 4E instead of doing like Asics and merely adding more fabric to the top of the shoe. The bottom of these Brooks actually spreads completely under the bottom of my feet. The upper portion of the Ghost 11 is made of a very comfortable, soft, and breathable fabric material. They feel fantastic!
All of this is being said by a person whose ankles have notoriously turned outwards, wearing the outside edge of shoe soles rapidly from heel to toe. I also have endured plantar fascia with my left heel. This pair of Brooks feels wonderful!
I'd also recommend:
Keen for trail shoes
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Very comfortable and fits well. Always pleased with Brooks Ghost shoes.
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Perfect right out of the box..
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This is my 2nd pair of Brooks Ghost. I have the 10 and wore them out. These 11's feel the same but with a bit more toe room. The heal toe drop is 12mm which seems like a lot but you don't notice it. These are great for long runs.
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