Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 17

BEST SNEAKERS EVER. So comfortable

Buying this year's model of the Ghost 17 was a trial & error purchase for me. My previous Ghost 15's size had been size 7 Medium. But after reading several recent reviews that described the Ghost 17 model as more narrow than the Ghost in previous years, with the possible need to size up, I ordered out one size 7 Med and one size 7.5 Med. I agree that the 17's run narrow. And the 7.5 Med the better fit for me. However, shortly thereafter I was prescribed custom orthotic insoles, which typically take up more room in a shoe than factory insoles do. I reassessed the 7.5 Med, and found that the ultimate best fit for me with the orthotics is 7.5 Wide ... and I've since purchased two pair in that size which I plan to alternate wearing on my lengthy daily walks. The Grey/Clearwater/Purple color seemed a good choice for the fall/winter season.

I’ve worn 7wide in Ghost 14 with perfect comfort, but that same size in Ghost 17 is so narrow that I can’t even get my feet into them! Very disappointing.

These are my favorite running shoe! They are comfortable for running long distances and I love the color! I always buy running shoes 1/2 size up.

Since they stopped making New Balance 840 I haven't had any luck with any shoes I've bought. Back goes these

I've worn Ghosts for close to a decade and have been able to work with the variations year to year up until last year. The 16 was just too big, too long and I should have returned it. It sounded like this was corrected in the 17, but I found my usually running shoe size 8.5 (street shoes 8) a little large. I had also ordered the Glycerin, which fit better, so I keep those and returned the Ghosts. I may still try them a half size smaller.

These shoes seemed fine when I tested them out indoors. However, I bought them specifically for walking outside. When I started using them on my walks I realized that they are much too roomy and my feet move around in them way too much no matter how tight I tie the laces. This is the same size I always wear and I usually end up getting Brooks. So, I’m disappointed in this particular version. I wish shoe manufacturers would stop changing their products every year.

Comfy, right size

Slips off heel. The fit is just off. The previous Ghost generations were better.

Love Ghosts and have been. Wearing them for years. Haven't bought a new pair since my toddler was born and unfortunately I just have to accept that I'm now a 7.5W and the standard 7.5 doesn't work for me.

Listed as AA width but wider than medium.

I’ve worn Brooks Ghost for years. My go to shoe. Unfortunately, this year they changed the style too much and the sides dig into the bottom of my ankles. Had to return.