Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 13

I had ghost 12 of same size I put about 400 mi on, and these were an excellent replacement. No break in period needed, no issues so far after 34 mi of trial / asphalt running.

I liked these sneakers, but the soles have started to break down after 3 months of use. I'm a RN, so i walk a lot on shift, but i could get at least 6 months out of my Newbalance. For an expensive sneaker, I expected more durability.

Regarding the Brooks Ghost 13.....I have been wearing Brooks shoes for almost 20 years. I was initially impressed by the fact that they were slightly wider than advertised, which perfectly fit my foot (which is somewhere between medium and wide for almost all other shoes). Plus, they were very durable. Over the last 6 years, I've had Ghost 5, 12, and now 13. They have been getting narrower over time for the same width designation. I initially bought Ghost 13 through another supplier @ 11.5 EE, which had been comfortable in the past. They were so narrow, I couldn't even get the shoe on my foot. These were sent back, and i ordered a 12 EEEE just to see if it could work. The width is exactly right, and the length is probably between 1/4 - 1/2" long, which I would expect for the added shoe size, but still works in this case. But to now need EEEE width when my feet have NOT changed over time is slightly ridiculous; especially since there is only one color (white) you can purchase for that width. My designation of "felt true to size" and "felt true to width" needs to take into consideration these comments; ie- you may need to order a wider shoe than you would normally buy. I'd be curious to know if others are finding the same issue.

The shoe is great if you don't put in a custom orthotic, sad...more importantly the shoe, which I ordered in 114E is way narrow and short. I had to send them back, back to searching. sigh. But, I love Zappos!

Ordered these for my 90 year old father. 5 months ago he started a new walking program of 15-20 minutes a day, either outside or on a treadmill. Who knows how long he has had the old clunky sneakers he was wearing! My husband and I both have Brooks Ghosts and love them. Knowing the Brooks typically run small, I initially ordered an 11 medium for my father for Christmas. (He typically wears a 10-10.5) W. The 11s were a little snug. Reordered an 11.5 Wide and he says they fit perfectly. He loves them. 86 year old mother got a pair as well!

Great comfortable running shoes, love them.