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Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 11

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Rating Summmary:

1,085 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

72%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

14%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

8%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

83%"Felt true to size"

92%"Felt true to width"

71%"Moderate arch support"

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Having Ghost 6-10's.. these are definitely different. Much less cushioning..the tongue does pronate with wear as its not secured as the previous models. I feel like Im wearing a pair of nike. Disappointed.. but overall not a bad shoe. If 12 follows this model.. I'll have to look for another shoe.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I was expecting these to be better. Comfortable until you get blisters a couple of miles in. Maybe they're too narrow?
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Came to Brooks after my favoite (Ascic) shoes kept changing and no longer worked for me. Ghost 9 was the best, wore thru 2 pairs. Ghost 10 was tolerable but not as comfortable and it took more "work" to run. Ghost 11 are miserable to run in. They feel good on the feet but are flat, have no toe off, and just do not work. 11s make me feel like I'm slogging. I run all distances and surfaces, (using Ghost trail shoes for off roading), and routinely run 120 miles/month and go thru a lot of shoes, so I know what works in a shoe for me. Unless Ghost 12 is similar to 9 I'm moving on.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Disappointed. I had ghost previous model and they were comfortable and last several months. These just aren't as comfortable over time and they are very wide in the whole toe area. I'll be replacing them sooner than I anticipated.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Bought these 6 months ago. Very comfortable! Used for work (retail) where I am standing/walking 8 hrs/day. After 6 months of use, shoes have several holes on tops and sides. Soles have little signs of wear. Comfortable shoe but DON'T expect them to last long!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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There is zero cushioning for the forefoot. There is literally dent around the forefoot area. While fast walking or jogging, the entire pressure falls on the forefoot, making the heal cushion useless and the walk/ run super uncomfortable. At the end of an hour of walk, my feel kill me, my ankles hurt and i also get lower back pain. May be my feet have issues but never had this issue with any other shoe I have used in the past.
I'd also recommend:
Skechers
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Not as much cushion and support as the Glycerin
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
After doing research for sneakers for metatarsal, these where recommended. I don't have wide feet and don't wear wide. I read these have a wide toe box. So wearing orthothics figured these would work. Occasionally I get a lot of pain in the ball of my foot to my toes.and its getting worse. Also After about 2.5 months the toe started coming apart. I only wear them to the gym. Very disappointed .
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The toe box is slightly more narrow than the Ghost 10, which does not work for my feet. I tried the Wide width, and it is too big. I've been wearing Ghosts for years, and I am disappointed I cannot find a fit in the current style.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I cannot find the correct length wide or cushion in any Brooks, it’s sad
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Absolutely loved my Ghost 10s. Actually tried to just buy the same shoe but found most places sold out of that model. Ordered the exact same size I had in the Ghost 10 but I found these to be smaller in the toe box. My toe seemed to rub the top fabric more and my 4th toe was rubbing the sides. Sent them back for a 1/2 size larger and the fit was perfect. Also - the fabric is thicker on these than the previous version - I have found that they don't breathe as much and my feet seem to get much hotter. Not a deal breaker - but something to note. Overall - still LOVE these shoes!!! Happy the 1/2 size up worked!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have had this shoe before and LOVED it, yet ordered 2 more pair, and both were incorrectly cut for wide width, no longer a true wide. Extremely disappointed! It's not my foot changing, checked that several times since I really wanted these again!
I'd also recommend:
Brooks, New Balance, ASICS
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I’ve bought the Ghosts for years and loved them, but these were not the same! The toe box is too narrow and the fabric is breaking down after only about 90 days of wear. The support and cushioning aren’t the same. I hope Brooks goes back to the old style on the Ghosts!!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Felt absolutely terrible on my run due to the sizing being off from my original Ghost 11’s in the pink and green color. These ones missed the boat on sizing as I put them next to my other ghosts they are clearly not the same size but labeled as so. In terms of a great shoe, ghost 11’s are amazing. Zappos is a huge help with sizing with their running shoe guarantee you can be sure that they will fit. They helped remedy the situation. Thank you!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I think my first Brooks ghost shoes were the 7's? And I had two pairs of those. Then I went through three pairs of the ghost 9 and now I can't find any and the 11's are such a huge disappointment!! There's not much good I can say about them. I I did not like the material oh, and they were not comfortable. They seem like a really cheap shoe even though they're not. Looking to go with the levitate 2.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I bought a half size bigger based on the reviews but the shoe was too narrow for my foot. I also found the sole very thin and could feel the blacktop hard under my sole
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I do Cross country and i?ve used the GTS before the ghost (to train in) . I?ve heard so many good things about them therefor I stepped outside my comfort zone and tried them and I HATE them. They?ve made my feet hurt so much and it?s ironic because when I do the best shoe for me test provided by brooks these were recommended. Just going to stick to what I know.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I do Cross country and i've used the GTS before the ghost (to train in) . I've heard so many good things about them therefor I stepped outside my comfort zone and tried them and I HATE them. They've made my feet hurt so much and it's ironic because when I do the best shoe for me test provided by brooks these were recommended. Just going to stick to what I know.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
super cute colors and supportive on the heel but i had to return. my toes kept jamming against the front of the shoe with each stride and 2 of them were in huge pain after 4 miles. i ended up with a pair of new balance.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I can understand why these shoes are so popular, but unfortunately the arch support did not align with my arch! That was a deal breaker and I returned them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Unfortunately for me I have a very narrow foot. I wear a 9 2A in Asics so I ordered the same in Brooks, but they still felt too wide and were definitely too long. I am going to look for the 8.5 2A and see if they'll work. I think they'll still be a little wide, but hoping the length won't be so long.
I'd also recommend:
Asics
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really liked the look of this shoe and wanted to keep it badly, but after wearing for several hours in the house the lack of arch support was killing my back. So I'll look for another shoe to try. So thankful for your return policy!
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have a pair of Ghost 8s and they have been excellent, so I ordered the current version, Ghost 11. What a different shoe! Why not give it a new name, Brooks? It is entirely different. The toe box is hugely wide now, and there is no reinforcement around the toes - just that mesh fabric alone. Won't last long. Others have noticed more changes with this version of the shoe, all for the worse. I returned mine and bought a pair of NB that is super supportive and more similar to the Ghost 8.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I didn't try this color on because someone already wore them (markings on the sole). The fit is based on my review for a different color of the same shoe.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I ordered a half size larger than my usual for sneakers. These sneakers felt strange because the heel area was tight but the toe box was wide. My foot was moving around too much in the front. I am trying to replace my old Asics 17s and will keep looking...
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