Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 17

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.

I've had many pairs of Brooks Ghost shoes and use them all for daily walks. The bottoms of these wore out so fast! I've had them for a little over two months, and already the forward part of the shoe is completely worn flat and my hips and knees are suffering the consequences. I'll try the next generation, but unless something improves, I'll be on the lookout for new shoes.

Not enough arch support

Wore for two days where I stand/walk most of the day as an Rn and they were not comparable to my Hoka's :(

so disappointed. I've happily worn ghost models for years, but this one is a non-starter, due to a change in the cut around the ankle that makes it poke into my bone uncomfortably.

I have been wearing Brooks for many years and the Ghost has consistently been my favorite. I don't know what has changed but this version did not work for me at all. I have never had a pair be so stiff and uncomfortable. They are usually perfect right out of the box! They hurt my arches. The toe box was the only comfortable area. The arch seemed much higher and uncomfortable and the heel part felt very loose. The overall length seemed a tad smaller but not too bad and they seemed true to width.

The heel cups in this shoe are much shallower than previous Brooks Ghost series. I messed up my toes in this shoes despite using a runners knot and insoles. I have loved all brooks Ghost since 11, but sadly these did not work

Awful, no cushioning!! Gotta find another brand!!

Where is the cushioning?? Absolutely none in Brooks shoes, and even 9w to tight, got find a different brand!

This shoe rubbed on my ankle. Prior Ghost versions have not.

The heel was to tights with too much padding around the heel, last year's fit was much better would love to find the same ones I have.

The size was perfect but they continued to hurt my little toes after wearing in house each day for 2 days. I have 3 pair of Ghost 12 and the 17 is nothing like them. They were immediately comfortable everywhere!

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.

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

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

I am very disappointed in how the Ghost has changed. I have worn them for many years and the changes to the 16 and 17 models have disappointed me. The toe box is much wider and the change to the heel of the 17 area hit me in the wrong spot. It is higher and harder and causes discomfort. I will not be keeping these. I hope hope they go back to earlier designs. If it's not broke...don't fix it.

Not particularly comfortable. Not enough cushioning.

Ordered two different pairs of Brooks shoes in the same size; neither fit. This pair was too long and the toe box was extremely wide for a shoe that was supposed to be narrow. The other pair was too short. I'm disappointed, as I have worn Brooks shoes for years and have always been happy with them.

I was thrilled to see the Ghost 17 arrive. The Ghost 16 was perfect for my problem feet, but the new version has been greatly changed. Now rubs on ankle, hard feel on my feet, dimensions changed. What a disappointment and they are going back.

Not comfortable

They lowered the heel-to-toe drop making the shoe flatter, which puts more pressure on ankle tendons and heel. If you have plantar fasciitis, these will likely aggravate it. Also gave me peroneal tendinitis. They’re trying to be Hoka but we would have already bought Hoka if we wanted Hoka. BRING BACK THE 12 MM DROP!!!!!