Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 15
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Customer Fit Survey:
85%"Felt true to size"
91%"Felt true to width"
85%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I have been wearing the Ghost since series 9 and average 120-150 miles a month and it seems with each rendition they get more cosy, wear faster and it seems you can't get the laces on the 15 to stay tied unless you double tie them they are a decent shoe but I think brooks has gotten to full of themselves and quality has gone down while the price is 50% more then when I started wearing the
HaroldB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I used to have the ghost 13s, moved over to a new shoe brand for a while but missed the cushioning and lightness of brooks. This one provides barely any cushion or spring for asphalt running. My knee was throbbing after 2 miles. Sad.
DanaR,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
There is little to no cushion in the front of the foot. Not comfortable as expected.
NrupeshP,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The Ghost 15s have less arch support and less cushion than the 13s. The 13s were amazing, and consistent across all the colors I tried at the time. I have tried 5 different Ghost 15s at the store (different colors, same size). They each fit differently. Only 1 - the Empower with the parchment/Lilac - fit well enough to purchase (and only ones I tried that were not on sale!). This is SO disappointing. I went to 5 stores and tried everything recommended for high arch/high drop, neutral. Even though this is much less comfortable than than the 13s, it was unfortunately my best option for running. I also purchased the Trace 3 for everyday wear, which feels fantastic (and fits similar to the Ghost 13s). The Trace isn't as great for real running (less shock absorbing), but at least it feels good. PLEASE BRING BACK THE QUALITY AND FIT OF GHOST 13!!!
Jael1818,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
This is my third pair of Brooks Ghost running shoes. Ordered by mail because I know my size and fit. But, but what I didn't know was that the design is changed and the toe box is much narrower. So, not as comfortable as my two older pairs but still useable. Had I tried it on in a store I would have passed. Please bring back the wider toe box design.
BarbaraG,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Not very supportive, hard sole, and foot slides forward.
EmilyB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Although I read the reviews and really wanted to like these, I was not satisfied with the fit. I purchased for work because I am on the go all shift and these hurt my feet every time I wore them. They are fine for casual wear but not for work. Disappointed.
ShawnaM,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The sole and cushioning seems firmer than the ghost 13 which I’ve been wearing. There’s also a pronated tilt that hurts my ankles and knee. I wish I could buy the old sneakers because I’ve worn these a few times hoping it would magically get better and it has not.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Hurt my feet the minute I put them on. Little did I know there was no arch support in this model which was my own fault. Returned and purchased the adrenaline GTS and they are amazing. Wish they had more lines that had the GTS built in. Makes all the difference.
GregoryS,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I have worn this brand and style for years but these felt too narrow.
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Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
These shoes are stiff and uncomfortable around the ankles. I always wore Ariels and I wish I would have ordered them again because they were instantly comfortable and supportive.
ElaineM,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have been running in Brooks Ghosts for years and this is the first pair that have ever made me dread going for a run. The redesign on the 15 actually causes me foot pain that lasts long after I take the shoes off. They are very hard to run on and feel like they’ve lost support. I really wish I could return them but I already took them running a few times to try to break them in so now I’m stuck with a $150 mistake and very sore feet. I will be switching to another brand and in the mean time will wear my old and still very comfortable Ghost 13s while I look.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I didn't love it. The toe area was small. There wasn't enough support near the front of she shoe. It felt like my feet would angle downward when walking. It wasn't super comfortable either. Bummer.
Alexandra,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I usually order a 9.5 ( I wear a 9 in regular shoes) in brooks glycerin and ghost but these felt 1/2 size small. My toes were touching the front of shoe. Very disappointed.
ADR, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I got the all black shoe. It's a good looking shoe and comfortable enough. BUT the laces will NOT stay tied. It drives me crazy. I don't know if they are nylon or what but it is very frustrating! And I have never had my feet stink so terribly as when I remove this shoe. I don't know what's up with this shoe but I am disappointed to say the least.
PattyP,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
After only have any shoes for six months, they're already worn out and falling apart. I mainly use them for walking and the gym. Too expensive to wearing out so fast.
Dusty,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Really disappointed in this version. They wear down very quickly, the foam support collapses easily. I have bought ghosts for probably 3 years now and this is quickiest they have worn down on me (and I haven't increased my fitness)
Frankie,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have bought Ghosts several times- this pair did not have the cushioning of the several previous pairs, and hurt my bad feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Well, the box said”Brooks Ghost 15.” Had never heard of the shoe brand that was actually IN the box. So it was returned.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Style is nice — but these are not made like the last ones. I was hoping they would stretch some but it’s been a week and they are still super tight. I feel like a I wasted money. I’m going to need to buy a different tennis shoe brand and donate these.
I wear a 6.5 N and they feel like a 6n. Not at all like the last Ghost I had — that were snug in the beginning but became comfortable. Really disappointed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Hurts my feet, definitely won't run in them, just gonna use for walking. Not enough cushion! Why don't you put glycerin cushion in all your styles?? Or at least make it an available option.
KeithF,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Insole is flimsy. Brooks used to send good insole at customer request. Now Customer service suggested to get expensive custom orthotics. Considering the price of this shoes, why should I spend more money.
Ghost 11 was good. Ghost 14 was worse. Ghost 15 is a little bit better than 14.
Brooks made good shoes. Now quality of Dyad also has gone down. Its insole was the best . Now it has gone worse.
Why Brooks is ruining the quality of its products. Very disappointed.
GaurangS,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I had to give the shoes a low rating, because I didn't even get three weeks out of them before the right shoe started falling apart. I wasn't even using them for running, just for walking. I did think they had good hind foot support but not enough forefoot cushioning.
MarkC,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I had a pair of ghosts I bought 10 years ago or so and they were the most comfortable running shoes I've owned. I bought this pair expecting the same, but for some reason there is a hard piece of plastic or something in the back heel part. There's no give and the first time I wore them I got blisters on the back of my heels. I'm highly disappointed, because otherwise they are perfect and extremely comfortable. Because that rigid piece is in there, I worry that even with wear they'll still cause friction on the heel.
AngelaD,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
These are not nearly as comfortable as the Ghost 13s! I'm so sad! (I have a pair of the 14s as well, but the 13s were absolute perfection, in my opinion.) I'm returning these because they are just too uncomfortable. I walked around my house in them for a bit when they arrived and I found them painful. I've never had to break a pair of Brooks in before - they're always so comfortable right out of the box! The front part of the shoe is more narrow than past versions and the sole is not as soft and cushiony as past versions either. (And as a side note: the color of the sole is silver, not light pink like they look online.
Whitney,
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