Customer Reviews Brooks Ghost 17

love them ...quite pleased. Great comfort. Would buy again. However, are overpriced at $149

Having worn Brooks Ghost shoes for years - I was disappointed in the fit between the 15 (which I love) and 16. So - I thought I'd try the 17. Alas! Like the 16, it didn't have the amazing fit as previous years. Basically, it felt too large and clunky, and didn't give me the same sense of effortless walking of past Ghosts. I am intending to switch to the Ghost Max as it has received great ratings. Here's hoping!

I overall love the feel and comfort of the ghost 17s. It is very difficult to find good narrow trainers, so these shoes are great. Despite the shortcomings I mention below, I still would recommend this trainer for runners with narrow feet. However, there are some things I did not like. The laces that come with the shoe were pretty short that made it difficult to use the heel lock without tightening the laces all the way making the shoe pretty tight on the foot. Then the side of the shoe that comes in towards the ankle a bit due to the use of the heel lock rubbed my skin raw causing it to bleed even through a thin sock.

This is my second pair of Brooks Ghost so that's the best endorsement.

I love these shoes!

Good toe box width and heel cup support

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 have size 10 narrow feet. So glad I found Brooks. It’s hard to find Narrow Brooks, so when I found these, I ordered them. Not my favorite color combination, but as I walk 4+ miles/day comfort is more important than colors. This is my first pair of Ghost 17. So far they are comfortable & meeting all my needs.

This style of Brooks was a half size too long, so we reordered another pair and they were a great fit.

The best stability shoe ever! Not too firm, not too much cushion. Just right for short runs or long walks.

The shoe seemed a bit wide in the toe area. I had to return these because the fit was a bit off.

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.

I've been wearing the Ghost for many years. Sometimes the change works and sometimes not. Unfortunately this change does not work for me. The heel to toe drop change puts more pressure on my heals which is not good for plantar fasciitis. And while cushy it's not distributed in the right places. The collar of the shoe rubs on my ankle. There are less air holes for ventilation. Ended up with heel and arch pain. I'll definitely be returning them. Maybe the next change will be better.

I ordered the same size that I ordered in the Ghost 16, but the Ghost 17 fit is roomier.

This shoe is very different from the Ghost 16. It has much less cushion, and a higher heel-toe drop. This shoe is not a match for what I look for in a running/walking shoe.

I feel these are the great but got a pair already.

I've been wearing Ghosts since the 10 came out, and I have never before had so much issue finding the right size. I had to go down a full shoe size from what I was wearing in the 16. These feel great! Very cushy and bouncy. I don't run marathons, so I can't speak to that, but these are great for walking and jogging/running morr casual distances. I'm a supinator with high arches, hypermobility, and a chronic autoinflammatory disease that causes joint pain/swelling. These shoes work great for me!

Just right

Finally Brooks is back!! This was my go-to brand for years until they changed the fit somehow, and I have not been able to wear the newer styles for years. I gave these a try, and boy am I glad I did! The old Brooks is back - wide, comfy toe box, balanced arch support. Will probably buy another pair!

They were very uncomfortable and did not look as nice as the picture. Not the usual Brooks quality, will be returning.

I've been wearing Brooks forever and always the same size. And super excited to see a new shoe in a narrow width and in a color other than black or white. But these I returned for a half size smaller, they were just too long. Brooks, please offer those of us with narrow feet more color options. Why should the wide ones get all the pretty shoes?