Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost Max 2
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Customer Fit Survey:
81%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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Love the Brooks Ghost Max. I own other Brooks shoes, Ghost & Adrenaline. I wear a 9 to 9.5 in dress shoes, but for room in Brooks with socks I prefer 10 wide. Ghost Max has a thicker sole and in size 10 wide, no way to look dainty on my feet. The upside is they make my face look better because I smile due to happy feet.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka, ON, Teva, Alegria, Clark’s knit flats.
Jessica, Zappos Customer,
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I’ve owned other Brooks Ghost shoes, first time for Ghost Max. WOW! I wore them for six hours running errands, climbing stairs. My feet never ached. I’m 78, have bunions, arthritis in my feet and pronation. I give these shoes 10 out of 10. They are a neutral shoe, but they still helped with pronation. Highly recommend.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka
Jessica, Zappos Customer,
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Having recently been fitted for Brooks at a local shoe store, I was surprised that I actually needed a size 10 for a good fit. Most of my sneakers (not Brooks) are 9 however with that being said, the Brooks size 10 is actually perfect. I do wear a thicker sock when I wear these shoes but they are most comfortable and worth the price in my opinion. I have suffered for months with plantar fasciitis and the foot doctor recommended Brooks as one of the shoes I should wear to give me the support my foot needs. My feet feel so much better with supportive shoes. It's a WIN for me!
I'd also recommend:
Ultra
Moose, Zappos Customer,
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I size up in Brooks always, and did the same here. Great cushion and bounce. Used for long walking commutes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable! I’ve had Ghost shoes in the past but had switched over to the Hoka Clifton 8 which offered a better, more cushioned experience. It was time for a new pair and I learned the new Clifton’s were redesigned and nothing like the old style. After much searching I found these. Brooks updated the ghost style and it is now even better than I could have hoped for. Lots of cushioning, but not overly padded to look comical. I love them! Already thinking about a second pair.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have very hard to fit feet. Flat, wide and with hallux limitus. Unfortunately, these did not work for me. I ordered the wide but they were still bothersome. The sole is very firm. This is helpful for my condition but takes a little getting used to.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I usually take a narrow but they're hard to find so I ordered a regular. Too wide.
I'd also recommend:
Asics, New Balance.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I recently had the chance to try the Ghost Max shoes, and Im so glad I did! As someone who works long 12-hour shifts, comfort is my top priority, and these shoes did not disappoint. My feet stayed pain-free throughout the day, which is honestly a game changer for me. The design is also on point the color is vibrant and eye-catching, and they look fantastic paired with my scrubs. I love how stylish and fashionable they are, blending well with my work attire.
I also took them on a few walks along nearby trails, and Im impressed by how well theyve held up. Despite the varying terrain, the shoes provided great support and felt just as comfortable as when I first put them on. Im genuinely happy with my experience and super thankful I was chosen to try these out. If youre looking for a combination of comfort, durability, and style, the Ghost Max shoes are definitely worth considering!
Anonymous,
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This is the only shoe I can wear comfortably. I absolutely love the shoe and need the shoe. I bought two pairs of the coconut and gray in a wide width. I have terrible feet that hurt. These are the only shoes that will work for me. The only problem is there isnt many colors that are cute. Please bring some of these limited edition colors and a plain black shoe with a white sole in wide width. I absolutely love the antique pearl, but theres no wide width and I need staples like a black pair with a white sole.please !!!
Anonymous,
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
Not like the original ghost max. It feels unstable to me and its definitely narrower and really narrow in the toe box. I feel like Im standing on a foam stack and could fall over at any time. I use custom orthotics but the ghost max was supposed to replace the Dyad, which was Brooks go to shoe for orthotic users. This is not a replacement for that. That shoe was great, just needed more cushioning. Now there are no sneakers available to orthotic users except the Echelon by Saucony. Great if you have really full feet, but I dont. Not every shoe buyer is 30 and runs. A lot of us just need to walk every day in comfort. Guess thats too much to ask.
Also, hate the weird shaped tongue. The tongue is supposed to protect your foot from the shoe. This is too narrow to provide padding over the side of your foot and reduces the ability of the shoe to fit properly, unless you have that perfect foot.
Everyone is desperately trying to imitate Hoka. Not everyone can wear or likes Hoka.
Diasappointed. And waiting for a good replacement for the Dyad!! Im not the only one!
Anonymous,
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
Great plush walking shoe. Enough cushion to reduce joint fatigue on long walks, but the right amount so theres control in each step. Not a ton of energy return for running, but perfect for long walks or day-to-day use.
Anonymous,
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Im not a runner. But I use these for work and I absolutely love them. I feel like I am walking on marshmallows and my feet are not sore at the end of the day.
Best shoes
Anonymous,
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I am still trying to decide if these are good shoes for me. My bad toe aches after long walks.
I'd also recommend:
HOKA
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe was too tight in the forefoot. Squeezed my toes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I don’t like that they are so bulky. Additionally, they feel smaller.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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They were cut too high and rubbed my foot
Anne, Zappos Customer,
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To high on the sides. Cut into foot
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Second Brooks sneaker that I tried hoping for solid arch support. IMO not much arch support here. I'm returning.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These look like a very light green on my computer, but it turns out they are actually a light tan. After seeing them in person, I like the cute striped laces that coordinate with the speckled black pattern on the tan fabric. They are cute but exceptionally thick soled. and make me I look like I’m wearing moon boots! I buy Brooks shoes, because I have narrow feet, and Brooks run narrow. However, these shoes seem to be wide, which is surprising. I’m returning them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I like these shoes, but don't love them. They look good. However, they're one of the only pairs of Brooks I've ever owned that actually hurt my feet after walking for hours.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I was a big fan of the Ghost Max. I need a stiff rocker sole with a wide toe box and cushioning and that model fit the bill perfectly. The Ghost Max 2, however, seems to be narrower in the toe box and slightly shorter lengthwise than its predecessor. I wear an 8 in most sneakers, including the original Ghost Max. I'll try the 8.5, but am skeptical. I have a medium-to-narrow low-volume foot, so if you have a wide foot, I'd skip this one.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I normally wear 9.5 in sandals and 10 wide in sneakers. These were half a size too small.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have wore Brooks Ghost only for years!! My last pair prior to these were the Ghost Max in white. Wore them completely out and decided to try the Ghost Max 2. Huge mistake!! They are not near as comfortable. I stand all day and with my ghost max, my feet never hurt after a 10 hour day. With these ghost max 2, after about half the day they start hurting. For the amount of money I expect more brooks!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Short in the toe area. Heel to toe drop is steep and pushed my toes forward with every step. Almost felt like I was rocking forward in these. I have been wearing Brooks running shoes for years (Ghost and Glycerin) and these shoes are not the same quality and design and that I expected from this brand.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Why are all the revised Ghost shoes so large and puffy. I don't like the bulky styling at all.
It makes the shoes very hard to walk in.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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