Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 12 Running Shoe

Got these for my husband - he had tried a pair at a brick store but didn’t like the color selections for his size. He loves them and uses them for his training classes. I’m thrilled because I’ve been using Brooks for years now (great arch support).

Brooks ghost 12 love them 100 miles per month. Never a break in period Good for about 400 miles Had ghost 8,9,10,11,12 multiple pairs of each Best shoes ever

Love the shoe. Everything I wanted and have come to love and expect from Brooks!

Probably the best running shoes I've ever owned. Slightly heavier than I prefer the the comfort and support for the (37 yr old) knees is absolutely worth it. I've tried over a 100 running shoes. Literally. These shoes couldn't be much better - except aesthetically.

Fit was great. This pair of shoes helps a lot as I need the 4E width. The cushioning is also critical as I usually run 40 miles per week.

Brooks Ghost 12 were true to width (2E width) and size 8. The color was deeper, nicer grey than as it looks in pictures and I was pleasantly surprised to see that. These are as comfortable and stable as the Ghost 10 series that I am replacing. No complaints from Ghost 12 running shoes. I run at least 12 miles per week.

Perfect. As usual Zappos sent awesome shoes that I already knew I desperately needed to up my run game a notch. The Ghost 11's I have are getting up in mileage and I wanted to get these before they stop with the ice cream limited edition models. Brooks Ghost 12's come highly rated in running world, runners world etc.; where the editors and testers were unanimous in their conclusion that the Ghost 12's took everything that was great about the 11's and made them a little better. Second high end running shoe from Zappos this year! I will always shop for my gear here. Customer 4 life ! Haha. Go Hawks ! #12 man !

First, visit a Run Shop for fitment (size, width, pronation, arch support, and heel to toe drop). I typically wear a 9.5 in all shoes, but these felt very tight. My toes were also very close to the end, but did not rub enough to cause toe pain. After visiting the Run Shop, the size 10 felt great. Zappos or Brooks recommends going 1/2 size larger than your normal shoe.

Perfect. I need a neutral support shoe so my orthotics can do what they are intended for and these do it perfectly. They are very comparable to my ghost10.

Truly the most comfortable footwear I have experienced with tread and rower Orange Theory

I owned Ghost 11's and so I was already a fan but these shoes are even better. They are just as responsive with a bit more cushion and that same super fast feel. Would easily and will buy again.

Just took first run in these. 9 miles of comfort. Seem to have more of a dense foam than the 11’s. Really comfortable, happy I bought them!

I have been wearing Asics for 20 years and decided to try the Brooks Ghost 12. I love these shoes. They are comfortable and the fit is fantastic. I will buy another pair in the future.

Very cool looking shoe from the top of the sole up. The side of the sole is too high and looks silly. Comfortable, but sole was to thick and cushy. Also, light color of the side of the sole looked bad, would look much better if was a dark grey to blend with the rest of the shoe.

The length is right on. Support is good so far. Cushion is great. The width is slightly more narrow than my last Ghost 10. They do seam like they are not as durable as my Ghost 10s. The new style almost all soft material, rather than the toe or other parts having a little plastic. Time will tell, that probably saves weight.

This is my second pair of Brooks and I mostly use them for casual use (no training). They were a bit bouncy at first, but have broken in well even with moderate use in the first week and are now very comfortable. The main downside for them is the style vs the photo. In normal lighting the navy/deep water/gold is a bit more subdued and almost boring vs the listing on Zappos. They blend in well with a pair of blue jeans if you are looking for that, but I was hoping for a bit more pop.

I purchased these size 10-D Ghost 12s in March 2020, and I’ve run close to 300 miles in them. They provide excellent arch support, and they are stylish. The size is a perfect fit, length and width. The soles have maintained their same level of support as the day I got them. Unfortunately, after 4 months, the rubber soles are coming loose at the toes. The outside fabric is tearing where my toes and foot curl while running. I am also have knee pain which set close to a week after running in this shoes. I’ve switched back to my previous running shoes twice for 7 days now, and the knee pain goes away. These shoes are not the best Brooks has designed, and are probably better suited for walking.

Love the Ghost 11 so thought this would be a slam dunk, but they messed with the toe bed and my toes were flattened. Had to send them back.

I was a huge fan of the Ghost 10. It was the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. The Ghost 11 and 12 have a much narrower toe box and it makes the entire shoe much less comfortable.

My first pair of Brooks. They feel great but for a size 4ee width it still feels narrow. I want to return and get the 13 but don't want the hassle of finding the right size. Overall great besides that

Have been wearing Brooks Ghost for several years and love the cush and support. Like others have mentioned, the Ghost 12 seems considerably narrower than the two previous models. So regretfully, they’re going back.

You can do better if you are looking for a narrower running shoe. I ordered my usual 1/2 size larger and the show still felt short. The sole cushioning tapered rather abruptly toward the toe, so that it felt like it didn't extend fully toward the toe. Its an adequate shoe at best.

I've been wearing the Ghost for several years now. I'm in my third pair of Ghost 12. I had no issue with the transition from 11 to 12, or my first 12 to the second 12 (minor soreness that went away in a week). I noticed that in this third pair my left pinky toe was getting numb during the run. Upon inspection after my 2 runs I noticed that the new left shoe is ever so slightly smaller than the previous. I addition I felt sore on the pad of my left foort in the first run but that eased by the end.

Too narrow and I ordered a 2E. I have a pair from last yr that fit perfectly but these do not.

I loved the Ghost 10 and 11 so I thought the 12s would be perfect. Wrong. Brooks did something to this version and there's less cushioning and comfort. My toes ache, the balls of my feet cramp after a few miles. I returned these and went back to my old 11s. Also, the laces on the 12s are different, slicker? and I found they don't stay as tight.