Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 12

I love Brooks Ghost series for running and am really enjoying the "Boston" design especially since my son will be heading to that area for college this fall. Great material, comfortable, although I did put my inserts in.....excellent shoe. I've put 27 miles on them already!!!

Very true to size ... did not run small.

I have tried out several Brooks styles, most recently Adrenaline GTS 20. The past pair seemed narrower in the toe, so due to a bunion and after reading the reviews, I'm giving these a try and so far so good.

Plusher interior made for a slightly tighter fit than the Ghost 11s, but overall these felt more supportive than the earlier 10s and 11s. Still a great lightweight running shoe. Love this Brooks line and this newest version did not disappoint.

I normally wear a 9 or 9.5 and these were a tad too small. Had to send back. Otherwise I really like the look, the feel and the arch support.

I have worn ASICs for years but the fit is now different and I haven't been able to find the right fit. After researching, I found Brooks Ghost and they did not disappoint! They were comfortable right off the bat and super light, its like you aren't wearing shoes. I immediately bought another pair and one for my husband. Highly recommend!

Fits as expected and very comfortable!

Extraordinary comfort and fit, and they look nice too. The soles are light and cushy without being squishy. Its like walking on air with wonderful support. The shoe hugs my heels all the way to my arches and has a wide enough toe box that I can wiggle my toes. This is really a wonderful shoe. Since I first put them on, I've only taken the off to sleep and to shower. They didn't require breaking in.

Soles a little noisy when walking/running on pavement.

I took the recommendation of the web site and ordered a 1/2 size larger, however, this shoe (size 9 1/2) is too long for my foot. I am reordering a size 9.

I’ve been wanting these for months. I was waiting for a sale which finally happened. I usually wear a 6.5 and I got a 7 which fit perfectly. I’ve been getting size 7 for my athletic shoes. People weren’t lying when they said they helped with foot pain. I’ve been suffering with plantar fasciitis which I’ve mitigated to a certain extent with new balance arishi but these brooks are a whole other level. As soon as I put them on all the residual heel pain was gone. I can’t wait to go for a walk. Probably the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever put on and I don’t think it’s necessary to wear socks with them. I hate wearing socks when I’m walking or running. I’m very happy.

I have mild to moderate lymphedema in my feet, on top of having wide feet to begin with. So, finding comfortable shoes that fit is almost always a challenge. My beloved New Balance 1340v2 sneakers finally bit the dust earlier this year. These shoes had been so comfortable. They felt like they were molded to my feet. But I had to start searching for new sneakers. In the last two months, I have tried and returned the following sneakers in both size 6.5 wide and size 7 wide: ASICS Gel Kayano 26 ASICS Gel Contend 6 (made my feet go numb) New Balance 990v5 New Balance Rubix New Balance Fresh Foam Roav New Balance 1540v3 New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v3 New Balance has been my go-to for years. But something is absolutely different with them now. The wide width doesn’t feel wide enough anymore. Disappointing. Now for these sneakers: These are the first-ever pair of Brooks that I have purchased. They were comfortable right out of the box. Almost too good to be true. I have been disappointed so many times in the last two months that I almost didn’t want to believe it at first. I wore them around my house for about 7 hours yesterday and they still felt good when I took them off last night. This morning, I decided to wear them outside for a 2-mile walk around my neighborhood. They still felt amazing! Cushy, roomy in the toe box but not too wide in the heel (which is often an issue with wide-width shoes). My feet felt energized! They aren’t as stylish as some of the other sneakers I listed above, but for me, comfort and fit beats style. They are true to size and width. I think that I’m going to buy a couple more pairs of them now that I’ve finally found the perfect sneaker for me!

I love these shoes, but they are a short. I usually buy my running shoes 1 full size larger, but these I need 1.5 size larger. Great shoe. Nice profile. Comfortable.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Brooks Ghost. I have terrible long thin feet. These fit wonderfully and I even get compliments. I am a 10.5 Narrow. I am able to fit my orthodox in these shoes just fine. My only (tiny) issue with these Brooks Ghost is the back of the shoe by my heel is a little tight when I put them on, then they are fine. I don't remember that issue from my other pair of Ghost. I wore those so much I wore them out. These are just terrific shoes for long walks. I also do weights in them and they are very stable and supportive.

I suggest you measure your foot length and order the size according to it. I usually order size 10 running shoes and they were too small. according to the size table, I should order a larger one.

Last summer I had bought the Ghost 11 and loved them so much - the cushioning, the style, the fit, and on sale (bonus) - perfect for my aging feet. Put many, many miles on them and was disappointed to find out they were no longer available, as I was in need of a replacement. Finally ordered this version and am even more happy with the comfort. I have high arches and have had Achilles tendonitis (perhaps from wearing different shoes this spring off the beaten path) and have found this pair to be a huge help. I could live in them. Worth paying full price. If the shoe fits, worth every penny. In street shoes I wear a 7.5, in running shoes an 8 and these are no exception. They look good too. Lots to choose from.

Feels like the Brooks shoes of days past. Thanks for making this shoe as good as what made your name brand great in the first place. Sizing seems much more consistent. Good support.

These shoes are the most comfortable shoes!! I work retail and am on my feet for 8-10 hrs a day. I will definitely buy them again!!

My daughter had the same pair which had worn out, so these were to replace the old pair and they were perfect.

They felt comfortable right away on my feet. So far I am enjoying my 5 to 6 mile runs.

Love the cushion. I replaced a 2 yr old pair of brooks and was amazed how much cushions the new sole offers. My arches were hurting from staying home and walking around barefoot. I now wear these most of the day and get great support.

The fit is wonderful. This is my second pair. I usually wear a size 10 or 10.5. I had to order a size 12 like my first pair. So I don’t know if these have a smaller fit because they are running shoes or not. Bottom line they fit me very well.

Best running shoe. I used to wear new balance but they started making them too narrow. The ghost has a lot of cushion inside and a wide toe box. Great if you have a bunion.

Excellent

I typically wear a size 8 in Brooks, however, after reading some reviews I ordered an 8.5. They fit perfectly. I’m glad I ordered up a half size. The Ghosts have been my go-to shoe for years. Love these shoes. My only complaint would be the laces. I ordered the ebony/gold color and the laces are so thin and stringy. Not like the typical sport laces that come with Brooks. So I did purchase new laces. Made a big difference.