Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost Max
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Customer Fit Survey:
90%"Felt true to size"
91%"Felt true to width"
78%"Moderate arch support"
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My standard size was the correct fit. It's a comfortable shoe, but the HOKA's are more comfortable for me. This is a Brooks with maximum cushioning but still not quite a HOKA. However, the all black look was good
I'd also recommend:
HOKA, PUMA running shoe
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Tough call on these ghost max shoes. They are very nice looking. I got the grayish/white. I like the look. I typically wear hoka bondi 8. The 7 1/2 W fit me in Hoka. In the ghost max I had to go to an 8 wide, looking for both length and width. Better in length, so so on width. Sending back immediately because they just aren't as stable as the Hoka. The ghost max is lower profile and more attractive but I cannot afford to twist my ankle AGAIN! Ghost Max also propels you forward. No! For me.
Kathie, Zappos Customer,
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I always wear Brooks but these always hurt my knees when I wear them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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my toe rubbed in the upper corner. i need a bigger toe bed
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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They are to wide they don’t conform to you feet loved the color and style but I’m going to return them
Lucy, Zappos Customer,
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I love the cushioning and support this shoe has, but the toe box is too narrow. I ordered 8 medium, and that is the size I always wear in all Brooks shoes. But this style doesn’t work for me. Sending back.
Pooh, Zappos Customer,
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I still have to get used to the Ghost Max. There is a lot of padding, the sole feels thick and supportive, maybe almost spongy. I feel a bit uneven or unbalanced. I have to say the Ghost 14 was my favorite. I fell last year on an uneven patch of grass, I think the unusual and unbalanced feel I get in the Ghost Max contributed to the fall because it's almost like a walking on air type of feeling... hard to describe. I still prefer the Ghost 14 to the Ghost Max. There is enough room in toe box, however the mesh upper in the toe box seems really thin, not as good as the Ghost 14, and I do expect the big toe friction will make a hole pretty soon. Therefore, I would not recommend the Ghost Max. Please make the regular Ghost with wider toe box and same comfort as the Ghost 14.
Yvonne, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Nice. But not good for plantar fasciitis
Angela, Zappos Customer,
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Brooks ghost has been my go to running shoe and I wanted to love these oh so badly with the added cushioning but sadly they just are not for me. I always wear a wide for a little extra toe box room and these just had too much where it felt there was no support. Additionally I know these are for a neutral stride but, maybe it is just my feet, but it seemed as though there was extra cushioning on the outer portion of the foot causing my ankles to roll in slightly. They were super comfy trying on but I can tell they would cause issues running due to all of the extra room and cushioning so sadly these got sent back, and back to the regular ghost for me!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Too much cushion and ended up hurting my feet after a run. I like more neutral cushion and support. But these would be really great walking shoes or running shoes for those who love a cushiony shoe! Just too thick for my liking.
I'd also recommend:
Altra
Olivia, Zappos Customer,
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Padding is nice but almost too much for running. Shoes feel clunky. And I did not like the heel to toe drop compared to previous versions
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes seemed to tilt my feet inward just a bit, enough to cause me significant knee pain. I had to stop wearing them and go back to my old New Balance sneakers.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Jen, Zappos Customer,
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These are very bouncy shoes. Even with my orthotics they were much to squishy for me. I don’t recommend these for anyone with any kind of ankle issues.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Made my knees hurt every time I wore them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Ghost Max have been my favorite shoe for arch support and comfort!
I'd also recommend:
Hoka
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great
I'd also recommend:
Zero
Ald, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Spend all day on my feet on concrete and my feet don't hurt at the end of my day.
KamperDood,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I love the fit and cushion. I use the ghost max for walking; walking 5 miles 7 days a week. The shoes absolutely comfortable and I wear them casually with jeans as well. I did replace the insoles with copper fit insoles for better arch support. Will buy again!!
Joe,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I originally purchased the Ghost Max shoes (the blue/yellow Damon Brown special edition) to be my primary walking shoes this fall as I prepared for a week-long tour in southern Germany. After walking a couple of miles a day in them at home on regular pavement/sidewalks, I made a last-minute call to take them with me as my primary walking shoes for the trip. I walked around 5 miles every day on old, uneven cobblestone streets, bricks, stonework, etc., and never once felt unstable or off balance. Paired with merino wool socks, my feet never got cold despite the 3-10C/30-40F degree, rainy and windy weather. And though my fifty-something-year-old hips and knees may have hurt at the end of the day from all the walking/climbing, my feet never did! Perfect touring shoes! I did replace the regular shoes laces with elastic laces (with a slider for adjusting) to make them easy off/on at the airport, and those worked well for all the walking, too.
Kaye,
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So happy with these shoes!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Feels like walking on a cloud
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Love my Ghost's I have narrow feet and these and Rebel fit perfect. The Ghost have a nice cushion but feel supportive.
Michelle,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Feels like running o a cloud. Very confortable and fits perfectly.
Jose,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I've written like 5 reviews in my whole life lolbut I had to say something about these to help anyone else who may be similar. These are the most comfortable tennis shoes I've ever worn. As a person with EDS/POTS/hip impingement pain that's been in and out of PT for years these are the best I've tried. The lower drop doesn't put pressure on my hips and I'm experiencing a lot less pain now. It was a little weird getting used to the low drop for a couple weeks and feeling it more at my ankles, but now I won't ever go back! It's all I wear! I'm not a runner, just a person who walks a lot at my job. It makes me happy to finally find an awesome one after years of being recommended the wrong shoes (even by PTs). The toe area is also little wider than other shoes which is great for space.
Maria,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Super Cush, these are my go to recovery shoe for everyday use. Feels like I'm walking on a cloud.
Nathan,
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