Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 15
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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 want the 13s back please. At the very least the 14s. Why such a change? They were so good!!
AmandaB,
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I love Brooks Ghost and was anxiously awaiting the 15’s. I bought up a bunch of 14’s in my size while I waited for them. All of my 14’s had just about ended their lifetime, so I ordered the 15’s. For reference: I wear sneakers everyday at work and I get about 8,000 steps at work. I typically wear them as a daily shoe. I walk, but not super long distances, but I don’t run anymore. But anyway, I wore them at work and my arches were cramping. I have always slipped on my Ghosts and worn right out of the box without breaking them in, so I was surprised this happened. I brought my Adrenaline 22’s to work the next day so I could switch if my feet got painful. They did and it never got better. My arches were cramped from an hour into wearing the 15’s into the night, even after taking them off. I’ve never been a person for foot rubs, but I was asking my husband to rub my arches nightly. I don’t know what it is about the 15’s that created the cramping pain. I decided to contact customer service for an exchange for a 1/2 size bigger after reading some reviews. I wore the new ones with my Adrenaline’s on standby if I had pain. I had more room in the toes and that felt nice. I thought that fixed the problem. But then the cramps started again the second day. I decided not to run around the issue and contacted customer service to return the second pair. I was refunded the money as a Zappos gift card and decided to switch to the Adrenaline 22’s for now.
Per usual, the laces on the Brooks are kind of short. The tops were tight as well. I do love the colors and bright laces and I got a lot of compliments on them. Too bad they didn’t work for me because I would have ordered the purple pair as a backup.
Samantha, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Been wearing Ghost since the Ghost 8, all the way up to this one! It seems Brooks is really good at consistently being inconsistent. Every year the newest Ghost would change to the point of disappointment! The last Ghost I ran in and like was the 13. the Ghost 14's did some serious damage to my feet. I have since moved on from Brooks to Hoka but thought I'd give them one last try and purchased the Ghost 15 and the Hyperion Elite 2. . . Both were disappointing and in my opinion over hyped via marketing. Don't waste your money. Brooks, please go back to the drawing board, get real & random runners to try them and get their feed back not just your employees. I was faithful to Brooks for more than 8 years, ran NYC, Chicago and Boston marathons all with Brooks but after the horrible experience with the Ghost 14, never again for this competitive distance runner!
Margob,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The Ghost 15 were not comfy to me. The balls of my feet hurt. Felt like I was running on hard plastic. They felt like my Ghost 14s that are 2 years old. I've loved Brooks and have sworn by them for a few years. As a matter of fact, that's all I have for running and work. But unfortunately won't be wearing the Ghost unless they change.
CelesteG,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I've worn Ghosts most of my life. The 14 and now 15s just aren't the same. They are hard, not the cushioned feeling that I loved over all the years.. Very disappointing.
Sueby,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
One of my shoes squeaks, do you know how annoying that is? Up until this pair I haven't had any issues.
CheriT,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I Have worn the ghost for a long time in a men's 2e the 15 isn't as wide now I can't buy you' shoes.
CindyD,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I will start by saying I do NOT run. I buy the holiday shoes because they are fun and usually so comfortable! I bought this year's new St. Patrick's Day shoe (2023) and they are adorable! I love everything about the shoe, except the comfort. It's not there anymore. I heard they did a complete redesign of the Ghost 15. It just feels firm and not as comfortable as the other versions. I'm torn as to keep them because they are so cute, or return them because they are not comfortable.
JefferyW,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Very comfortable, although did not match the picture shown on the website. The laces were completely different than showed, as well as the detail colors. Areas that showed light grey stripes were all black, more navy blue color than a darker gray. Over all disappointed in the final product.
Hannah,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These are still not as comfortable as the Ghost 13
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I would not be able to run in these
Jan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Seems Brooks is leaning into the senior market with styles. That's fine, I'm just not there yet.
ScottM,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
the ghost 15 feels stiff to me. I like my ghost 13s much better. I did just buy a pair of levitate 6s and I like those much better than the ghost 15s (and so do my knees). I was hoping the ghost 15s would be like previous ghost models, but I found them to be stiffer and not as comfortable.
Kim,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
So far, I am not happy with them. I have 2 pairs of glycerine and just love them. I stand on my feet 9-12hrs a day my feet and legs hurt so much after. Is there a way to return these?
SheilaB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
What I wouldn't do for a pair of ghost 12's, such a beautiful shoe. And I miss that little tongue loop that kept the tongue from slidding to the side. Every ghost after the 12 has been a disappointment. I now buy saucony, quility and they gusset the tongue on all their shoes ;) Fix your shoes brooks and I may be back.
Jl1997,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The minute I put them on, I knew they were wrong: much less cushioning in upper half of foot than the Ghost 14
Back they went!
ClaudiaP,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I’m so sad! I’ve been buying Brooks Ghost for a few years. My last pair are ghost 13. Unfortunately the 15 kill my ankles. Back to the brick and mortar store to figure out a show that will fit my orthotics and wide feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I really wanted to love these I got the wide size and the midfoot just felt incredibly narrow to me for some reason? Very strange. Also, these are not as cushiony as the Ghost 14s, unfortunately. If you loved the Ghost 14s, there's a big chance you may not really love these :/ I had to return them, will stick to my Ghost 14s that I love.
MackenzieM,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I preordered and overnighted these and was very excited to finally wear them. Unfortunately, they are not what I hoped for at all. I have only been able to wear them a handful of times. I have worn Brooks for years and these do not fit or feel the same as previous models.
AshleyS,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Narrow toe box and sizing runs small. Felt like the shoe as a whole was more cheaply made and stiffer than my 12s. Decided to return to another brand since these just aren't working after multiple sizing adjustments. Not impressed with the hype!
TaylorT,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
My Ghost 10s are wearing out and I thought I'd treat myself to a new pair. I ordered the same size of my 10s... 9 wide...but they are not wide enough unfortunately. Very sad but I'll have to get a different shoe and brand. The search begins again
Faire,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I'm so disappointed in the 15's. I've worn Ghost forever, it's my favorite shoe. The 14's sucked so I was so hoping they'd go back toward the beloved design of 13's, which were the best in a few years. Nope. Not only are the 15's hideously freaking ugly, and no matter how tight you pull the laces they come undone, and the tongue turns sideways constantly. Besides those slight complaints, the real issue is the hugely wide toe box and middle. I tighten the laces as tight as they'll go, literally, and it's still too roomy, but stiff and lacking arch support as well. I'm sending them all back. Thank Christ I have a metric ton of 13's in decent shape still because I'm apparently going to have to wear them another year or find a different shoe. Brooks, please quit screwing with these shoes! And for goodness sakes, get some color schemes that don't look like a blind man put them together.
Andee,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I have been looking forward to the Ghost 15s but after a few runs in them, I returned them for the Ghost 14s. The shoe feels much wider and my heel was slipping out constantly. I couldn't even walk in them comfortably.
ColleenB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Kinda a real bummer Ghost iteration. I've been a diehard Brooks runner for about 15 years, running in the Ghost for much of that time. I'm not sure what is going on in terms of materials, product design but the Ghost 15 is basically a very uncomfortable shoe, just standing in it you'll notice the upper is very rigid, and make's strange lateral contact on the inside of my big toes, the cushioning is hard and transitions awkwardly to the forefoot . Even more discouraging, I tested several different colors, thinking this was a one off bad shoe. Unfortunately, they all felt different but not in a good way, almost off balance under foot. Hopefully they are aware of this, and sort manufacturing/materials.
ShannonS,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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did not like the print
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Surprised at the theme of the decoration. It did not suit me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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