Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 16

Brooks Ghost are my go to sneakers. I've worn them for over 15 years. They offer narrow width which is why I buy them. They fit right out of the box and require no break in period. They are cushy without being overly spongy feeling. You can still feel the road and rocks through them, but without discomfort.

My feet hurt halfway into my shift

I have been dealing with foot pain for months so I was recommended Brooks. I couldn’t be happier with the comfort and fit. I am on my feet many hours of the day and my feet definitely don’t hurt like they did. I did end up going a half size up. Totally recommend these shoes.

Everything about the shoe is comfortable. That's why I keep buying thm.

I have worn Ghosts for a number of years but now I need more padding under the front of my foot. Returned these and bought Ghost Max instead which are perfect my my feet now.

These were the most uncomfortable shoes for everyday wear. As long as you are moving, the shoes are okay. But, stand still for a minute or two and your feet will ache. Both my husband and I tried these shoes and we both had the same experience. We heard such great things about Brooks shoes, but, these are terrible.

I ordered my normal size 8.5 and felt it was 1/2 size too small. I ordered a size 9 and it was great fit.

I picked these for their look but I love them as my workout shoes. I always have to add a foam cushion with all my shoes and these feel great! I plan to get the black pair next. I like the toe box width since I have bunions and they fit well around my somewhat narrow heel. I got so many compliments on them at my exercise class.

I've only been wearing Ghosts since the 12, but these were the worst iteration. The medium was too narrow. The wide stretched out in the first 3 miles and was almost unbearable to wear. Both gave me blisters, which is not something I've really experienced in the 10 years I've been running. I bought the 17's immediately, and they have their own pitfalls but I won't even keep the 16 around as a slip-on, running errands shoe. I have a race in a week and after that, I'm going to start exploring other brands.

This is the worst shoe Brooks has ever made. The Gohost 16 is flat, has no support & uncomfortable.

I should have listened to the reviews. This show is terrible in comparison to all the other GHOST shoes. I’ve been wearing brooks for about 10 years now and this is by far the worst shoe they’ve made. There is subpar arch support and the soul feels and looks cheap. Please go back to the Ghost 15 design.

I'm giving it a one star review because of how uncomfortable it is and how much of a departure it is from the great Brooks shoes I have purchased in the past, The ghost 11 was the best so far. It had enough cushioning and support. And enough room in the toe box. It was very comfortable. I don't know why they changed it over the years and this might be their worst version so far. I hope they have read the customer review so they can make an improvement for next year. Lower the shape under the ankle bone so it doesn't rub uncomfortably, and redo the shape of the shoe so it fits like the previous Ghosts...

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These are the best running shoes for me personally. I keep trying other brands, but I come back to the Brooks Ghost over and over because I can run farther and faster in them.

These felt shorter than all the previous versions of ghosts that I have bought. I usually size up 1/2 size from my regular shoe and that works.

This is my third pair of this model. Shoe is great, except last two pairs were size 8.5 and this color (black) was smaller. Needed to exchange for a half size larger.

I wear a 10.5 but since they are hard to find have always worn an 11. Shoes have been getting shorter over the years and now Brooks have too. My Ghost 15's fit great and I have a couple of worn out pairs. The Ghost 16 are too short by a good half-1 inch. I shouldn't have to order an 11.5.

This shoe was delivered worn - the bottom of the shoe is dirty. I don’t want used shoes

I've been wearing the Brooks Ghost for years, and found the Ghost 16 to be more narrow in the toe box than previous models. I therefore had to exchange the regular B width for the wider D width. The foot should not be constricted, and the toes able to splay. I find most women's shoes, whether they're athletic shoes or those for casual wear, are very restrictive and narrow, which leads to foot problems. I am impressed with the amount of cushioning, which I'd describe as, just right. Shoes that are excessively cushioned tend to be wobbly and unstable.

I ordered a 9.5 instead of a 9, which is my standard size and they fit perfectly. This has always felt true to me for my Brooks- running just a tiny bit smaller than standard. This is my fourth pair of ghosts as I keep training and racing in them and the comfort and stability never fails! I took these on a 9 mile run for their second time out and not a single blister! I love my ghosts, and love Zappos' price on them!

Price went down but so did the quality.

I ordered 2 sizes, my regular size and the other 1/2 size longer. One was too short and the other had way too much room.

I love everything about these shoes! I’ve had several pairs of Brooks Ghosts and they never disappoint. They are so comfortable for running any distance.

Firstly, the wide width is a game changer for me (1 foot wider, both feet have bunions, distance runner!) and it was available. Brooks needs to make more Wide width shoes available in all sizes. The fit is true to the Ghost model - and so is the 'feel'. It has a firmer feel, I call it a Road Feel - you do feel the road! :) I alternate Ghost with the Glycerin (Glycerin is super-cushy). Interested to see if the newer model feels any differently. These run great!