Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 17

I have a very narrow heel but B width across the toes. These shoes were too narrow across the toes. Also the Ghost 17 is too stiff and doesn't bend as easily as my Ghost 15s.

It took some trial and error to find the right Brooks style and size for me. I have wide feet, but the biggest issue is that I have a high instep. I first tried the Glycerin 22 in my usual size 7 wide. WAY too small, could barely get my feet in them. So I upped a whole size to 8 W. I could get them on and the length was about right, but the width was not a true wide. I went to a shoe store to try in person instead of ordering online again. I found the Ghost 17 style that were more roomy, but only Zappos had them available in WW. I found that the 7 1/2 WW fit very well. I wish there were more options in the WW, it was either all black or the yellow/pink style. I was afraid the colors would be too bright, but they're subtle enough and I like that they're more of like a light grey than off-white.

I have new orthotics for my feet and my feet and orthotics are much happier in a wide width now. I LOVE YOUR SHOES!

So disappointed- have worn every Ghost but this one doesn’t have the wide toe box and narrow heel- instead super tight in toes so the added cushion doesn’t make up for these not fitting my feet!

I was excited to try these shoes because the 12mm drop on all the previous iterations of Ghost was too high. The 10mm drop on the Ghost 17 was a huge improvement. This could be a very good shoe for someone with a low volume foot and narrow heels. The heel is very secure (it actually takes more effort than I like to give to put it on), and the toe box is on the slim side, not in terms of width, but in height. The shoes also offer pretty good support and a LOT of cushion and bounce. For me, the cushion was too much, and all the bounce actually felt somewhat unstable. Additionally, the collar and tongue come up very high. The collar rubbed my ankle too much and with every step and flex, the tongue dug into the tendon that goes from the top of my foot to my leg. The shoe is well-made and high quality, it's just not for me.

I work 12 hour shifts where I'm on my feet. My knees and ankles literally stopped hurting. And I constantly get complimented on them. And they actually came in 10.5, which is a hard size for me to find.

I've worn Brooks Ghost 15 and 16 and the fit and comfort was excellent. These Ghost 17 are not for me. Same size as before and the shoe makes my foot look very long. The toe box is narrower, the support is not neutral, and circulation around my ankle is being strangled. These are going back.

I struggle to find shoes that are narrow and provide support. These shoes do both these things and are super comfortable. I use them for occasional running and wearing day to day.

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.