Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 13
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Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
95%"Felt true to width"
82%"Moderate arch support"
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I've had my shoes for just over 2 months and am really disappointed in how they've held up. I wear them primarily for one 1-2 mile walk each day, and both heels had holes forming in them within two weeks. I've never had this issue with other shoes, so I'll be requesting to return these or talking to Brooks.
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I loved my first Ghost 13 so decided to order another. However, the left shoe was about 3 inches bigger than the right shoe. If it had been the same size, it would have been perfect. Maybe it was just mislabeled but i was sooo disappointed. The shoe is going back.
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This was so disappointing. To walk in these shoes was like walking on a cloud but way too tight there was nothing wide about this shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Brooks Ghost has been my "go to" training shoe for 5 years. I love the way they feel on my feet. When it's time to buy a new pair, I don't even look at anything else. HOWEVER, this may change. My last two pairs have been a disappointment. The outside of both pairs started to break down after 4-6 months. On one pair, the rubber started peeling away on the outside of the shoe and the outside cushion surrounding the ankle wore through in several spots. On my most recent pair, which are only 5 months old, there are identical holes on both shoes where the small toe is. I am more than disappointed in the quality of the Ghost model. Sadly, I will be looking for another pair of brand of neutral shoes in the next couple of months.
Merrie,
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Discomfort in toe area. No cushion
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I am not completely happy with the ghost 13. I have now gone through 2 pair because the lining in the back of the heel rips and exposes the plastic part of the shoe. I have older ghosts that have held up better than this version.
Lauren,
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I love my Ghost 10's and have not yet found their equal. I don't know what Brooks did to the shoe tongue, but it is wonky and uncomfortable to me. This version in narrow felt like my heels were not as secure as they should be in this type of shoe. Sent it back.
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The size was great and I loved the look. I really wanted to keep these shoes. But they felt hard on the bottom of my foot when walking and the arch support felt like a rock in my shoe. I could not walk in them comfortably.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I reviewed the Ghost 14 and feel pretty much the same with the 13…. very disappointed. Brooks needs to know when they have a good show like the Ghost 12 and stop screwing it up. Change the color but leave the shoe as it is, Vince has been making the Blair for years and they are the best, consistent in fit and quality. Brooks should follow their lead!
Monica, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These are great for the first 3 months, then they start to fall apart. I had my first pair replaced but the same thing happened to my second pair. For me the back of the heal area rubs off and it becomes extremely uncomfortable to wear. The quality of my Ghost 8?s was way better than these. I can still wear those as casual shoes and I?ve had them for much longer than 4 months.
Alicia,
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These were the most uncomfortable Ghosts I have ever purchased. The sole was very still and hard, and not comfortable for walking. Returned these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Brooks Narrow is not narrow in the heel, it slips and cannot run or even walk.
I style is so poorly made, there are very few shoes that I can buy, sorry but must return.
I'd also recommend:
Not very much to choose from in a 12Narrow
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The quality of my old Brooks running shoes is far superior to the new Brooks running shoes. Disappointing.
I'd also recommend:
Mizuno
M.E., Zappos Customer,
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The sole has been losing small chunks of the half. It has primarily been in the toe section. I am very disappointed in the quality. I have had previous versions of the Ghost shoe and had no problem. It is the blue and coral shoe. No issues with the white portion of the sole, only the coral part. I have had these shoes since the end of July 2021.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I like the shoe, but I have been losing small chunks of the colored part of the sole in the toe area. I have been wearing the Ghost shoes since version 8 or 9 and have always been happy with them. I don't know why the sole is degrading since I haven't done any walking on abrasive surfaces and the shoes are less that 2 months old. I hate to have to find a more durable shoe since this one has been so good to my feet.
Kathleen,
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I think I just got a bad pair. This brand has been my go to for the last 10 years maybe. I love Brooks but this pair has an anomaly on the left shoe. It seems like there is extra material in the toe box area and it puckers when I walk and flicks my toe. I even have a slight bruise from the repeated action during just walking around.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the loss of our long-term relationship with Ghost, my first running love: Supportive, steady, easygoing (and easy on the eyes), Ghost and I traveled through long runs and short in all seasons for many years. With the advent of 12, something seemed amiss?both support and that easygoing stance were on the wane. Was it me? Was I simply aging? One fine night, I dug out an old 11 and flew in the way I was accustomed to us doing with my beloved. And so we limped along. But now, with 13, I feel nothing except emptiness where once there was passion. And so we commend our once-upon-a-time dear one to the return box, and hope they find a new love on the other side. tl;dr: Dangit.
Danna,
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For the price I was expecting a very comfortable pair of shoes but these are not. I have bought 30 dollar shoes that were more comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing Brooks Ghost for 2 years now and LOVED them, BUT it seems that the shoe falls apart faster and faster. I purchased my last pair late July and the front is already chipping off, and also the back of the shoe is losing cushion (rubbing my ankles). I run about 20 miles a week. Disappointed.
Renee,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I?ve been a fan of the ghost for awhile now. I wear them for running and they were my absolute favorite shoe. I generally run 15-2?miles per week. However, this shoe is not the same. They hurt my feet when I run. I tried to love them but couldn?t. I went back to my old pair. So disappointed. Now, I just wear them to work and they even hurt my feet then.
Jo,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Searched for a long time for shoes that would get me through the work day. I have severe supination and the Ghost appeared on several lists at the top. I have never spent this kind of money on shoes but I was tired of knee, foot and back pain after standing all day. to say that I am disappointed would be an understatement. After 2 months these shoes are so broken down on the side that me knee pain is worse than before.
Chris,
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The fit was perfect but the top of the toebox was dirty. Disappointing as I liked the color so I'm returning them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I reviewed a different pair of Ghost 13 and gave a much better review. This pair is not good. Maybe I got a lemon, but I did notice that another reviewer said the dark color shoes fit differently than the lighter color - same brand, same model, same everything, except the color. This review is for the AsinB086T5WXKG
ColorBlack/Pearl/Hushed Violet
Size7.5
How could the same brand, model, size fit so differently? My plantar's hurts terribly with this shoe. And I tried to use my plantar's insole with them and that did not work at all. Almost made it worse. My Ghost 12 with plantar's insole was a dream. Certainly better than this shoe by leaps and bounds. And, better even than the lighter color that I also bought:
Brooks
Ghost 13
AsinB083QDQJKZ
ColorGrey/Blackened Pearl/Purple
Size7.5
WidthB - Medium
Note - they are both medium. I am keeping the lighter color. See my other review. They are good enough. Now I still need to find a darker color that fits and that I like. The Glycerin does not have as good a review. Why is that I wonder? I already looked at the Ghost 14's and I don't see any colors there that I like that are still available in my size.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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disappointed in this shoe. it’s my 3rd pair of Brooks and the quality and comfort of the shoes has declined significantly. within a couple weeks the shoe started wearing out on the inner heel of one shoe and now it’s too painful to wear.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my 3rd pair of Brooks, and sadly, I have to return them. I always wear an 8W in Brooks, but these fit shorter than the others. I considered ordering an 8.5, but the back of the shoe comes up too high and has a less flexible back, which after only a few miles in them, gave me blisters unlike any running shoe I’ve ever owned. My Ghost 11s were my favorite shoes, but these fit very differently and, unfortunately, in all the wrong ways for me.
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