Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 16

Recently purchased a pair of Ghost 16s. This is my 5th set of Brooks shoes. Before this, I went through 2 pairs of Ghost 14's and Ghost 15's. Zero issues with the 14's or the 15's. I loved both versions. Very comfortable, durable, and even resolved an issue I was having with the ball of my feet. Within a week of the new 16's, I developed a sharp pain in my right shin. Along with the pain came swelling. I do not run, but I do walk a lot (20-25,000 steps a day). This was not shin splints, which I've had before. This pain could not be stretched out, it was in a small area (vs spread with splints in the past), and didn't get better after warm ups. It was fine so long as I basically didn't walk more than 500 steps. The pain intensified after 500 steps to the point where I couldn't walk correctly. The pain eventually got so bad that I was taking NSIADs multiple times a day and wearing ice packs to relieve the pain and swelling. Nothing changed in my routine. No new exercise, no increased intensity, nothing. It wasn't until I was going somewhere (not wanting to get the new 16's muddy) that I put on the 15's and noticed I was able to walk with very minimal pain. Still there, but didn't increase as I walked. I stopped wearing the 16's completely and after almost a week, the pain is almost gone. I still get swelling here and there and continue to ice when needed, but I no longer need NSIAD's. I put a lot of trust in this shoe to the point where I didn't think twice about it being the culprit. I've recommended this brand to a lot of people, though now it seems it's time to find another.

Wore one time out and they kill my ankles and heels, something to do with the heel cup that was not right for me.

Let me start by saying I have always been happy with Brooks running shoes. This was probably my 13th or 14th pair but the first time I have purchased the ghost 16s. I am actually in the process of returning them. They don't run true to size, they are very uncomfortable and honestly seem a little cheaply made. I will continue to buy Brooks shoes just not the ghost 16s.

My favorite shoe is now un-wearable. Ghost 16 has been changed to be much too tight and narrow compared to the 15, can't wear it without pain.

This was a disappointing version of Ghost. Ghost 15 was terrific. Ghost 16 hurt my feet forefoot hurts on each foot strike as if no cushion in the front of shoe. I'm returning them with the hope of getting Ghost 15 again.

Fit fine at first, but not nearly as supportive as previous versions of the Ghost. Its upper is rigid near the toe and has caused pain while running, and the heel feels solid. The first month was fine but now they're unwearable because they hurt so bad.