Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 14

I love the Ghost 14 because it is lighter on my feet and has good arch support. I have two pair and the laces are impossible to keep tied, even when double knotted.

I must say that I have worn Brooks for years because I am a runner with narrow feet and these are a great fit. I recently purchased the Ghost and really love the fit. But Brooks has changed their shoe laces. The new ones are AWFUL. They will not stay tied unless you double knot them. You can only walk a few steps before they are untied. I had to purchase new laces for my sneakers. I am guessing that Brooks went for cutting corners by using cheap laces.

I?ve been running in Ghost for the past few years and really love the overall comfort. Ghost 14 has the same comfort except the tongue is very stiff, I?m unable to get it to soften up and rubs sores if I don?t wear a bandaid or thick cloth to cover the area. I?m not sure why the tongue design is so different but this is why I?m giving it a 4 star instead of 5 star.

I have owned many pair of Ghost running shoes. They have always been great and I love them. My recent purchase of two pair are also exceptional . But they have changed the shoelaces and they are terrible. Shoelaces will not stay tied without double knotting them. Shame on you Brooks!!

What I love about the Ghost is that you know what you're getting. Year after year, it's the same, reliable daily trainer, with maybe a few tweaks. V14 is a little softer, and more comfortable out of the box than V13. It's cushioned, but not squishy. There was no real break-in period needed, nor does it seem to be breaking down (though mine still have low miles on them). The tread is solid for a road shoe - I've navigated some ice and slush just fine. The Ghost isn't as sexy as some of the newer models: there's no rocker plate or real "spring" to them. The colorways are fine, but not exciting. But, it's a dependable, all purpose daily trainer and priced fairly for what it is. I'll happily use it for roads and non-technical trails for distances up to 10-13 miles.

I loved the Ghost 13's so I figured I'd "upgrade" to the 14's. I am happy with the 14 overall, but it does have a tighter fit in the front and the laces seem really short - is that just me?

For many, many years I ran in the Ravenna models or the regular Launch, but I liked the Ravenna more for everyday runs. When those were sadly discontinued I tried the Launch GTS because those are allegedly the replacement for the Ravenna. Well, they are not. I never liked them and the cushioning wore out quickly. I?m not a heavy runner and I?ve been running recreationally for a long time, but I started developing foot pain whenever I ran in the Launch GTS. I threw the Launch GTS in the trash and had to actually go try on shoes again. It?s sad when a shoe that really works for you is discontinued. I ran in the Ghost about 10 years ago and liked them so these were the first model I tried on. They feel more like the Ravenna than the Launch GTS! I don?t necessarily need a stabilizing shoe so I wasn?t worried about the Ghost being a neutral shoe. After my first run in the Ghost I decided I enjoyed how they felt and the cushioning was better than the Launch GTS even fresh out of the box. I had no foot pain during or after, so I?m happy. I?d be ecstatic if Brooks brought back the Ravenna or modified the Launch GTS to feel more like the Ravenna, but the Ghost model seems good so far. I could always throw super feet in if I wanted a little more arch support. I would recommend these to someone who is looking for a Ravenna replacement and doesn?t need a heavy duty stability shoe. I got the black and teal color scheme and I like how they look, so that?s a bonus. I got my usual size in Brooks shoes. They fit just right.

This is a comfortable running shoe. I?ve worn Brooks Ghosts for several years now. However, the laces on these shoes are ridiculously bad. I have to stop to tie my shoes 15 to 20 times during a run.

Really comfortable shoes. Super stylish and cute. Only complaint is the sole squeaks sooo bad. I couldnt sneak up on someone if i tried.

I love my Brooks Ghosts, but the 14s have some shoelace issues! They come untied all day and it drives me nuts! I probably should buy some different laces.