Ghost 17 Running Trainers

I’ve been wearing Brooks for 9 years. My Ghost 15’s wore out and I bought the 17 as a replacement in December . I immediately noticed something felt off with the shape of the heel. It felt extremely stiff and too low around my ankle. As others have said, I thought I needed to break them in (but never had to do that with former pairs of Brooks) but that never happened. They remained uncomfortable. I’ve spent the past 3 months trying other models of Brooks and now other brands of running shoes with no luck yet. I’m hopeful Brooks will listen to our feedback and reintroduce an earlier model of the Ghost (like model 15 or earlier). If they do, I will look forward to becoming a customer again. If not, sadly Brooks is no longer for me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had switched from ghosts to glycerins a little while ago because I felt that my ghosts kept losing their cushion. I was ready to go back to ghosts because I felt that my last model glycerins were too cushy. I got the ghost 17 and I'm very happy with them. I the laces and the stiffer back to put my foot in easier. The tongue is a little puffy but I think that is more because of my foot than the shoe that it presses down a little bit. I like that they propel me forward. Aunt are easy to have on all day

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the cushion and support that the Ghost 17 offer my feet, they do not feel fatigued after long runs on the street or trail. I have run many half and full marathon in Brooks shoes and I plan on running more in these shoes. I really enjoy my runs in this shoe.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned Ghost shoes from 12-17, 16 is my favorite, 17 my least favorite. The Ghost 17 pitch my foot to the outside which feels awkward when walking.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am unable to wear any shoe, certain ones affect my knees. Ghost 17 feel like my feet are stepping on a pillow with each step. I also don't have any knee pain. Very comfortable shoes for a long day of work.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so disappointed with the changes made to the Ghost. It’s been my go-to shoe for nearly 20 years. I always knew I could take it straight from the box, lace up, and hit the road. They used to perfectly fit my wide toe box/narrow heel foot. This iteration feels like wearing a boat- it’s wide all over, the arch support disappeared, and my heels are swimming. My feet actually had to recover from wearing them. My ankle tendons throbbed after wearing them for a day. Sadly- I sent them back and am on the hunt for a new shoe. :(

You need to bring back the 15's. These are unbearable. The most uncomfortable shoes I've ever tried on.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not a runner.. I bought these at the recommendation of my sister (who has multiple pairs) for our upcoming Disney trip which will have me on concrete.. all day for 3 days back to back. After wearing these around I can tell they will be a game changer! They almost feel like there is a little spring to your step which makes you feel lighter on your feet. Love them!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son loves these shoes. He's at that weird size where kids are too small but men's are too big. I had accidentally ordered regular width and he was miserable. Brooks allowed me to return them and get the wide width he needs.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The heel-strike to forefoot transfer was soft and smooth allowing me to focus more on the kinematics of my hip rotation and follow-through and not on my foot-strike.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The left heel digs in a smidge but hopefully it relaxes once I break them in.

Love the ghost 17! Fit great! True to size! Very comfortable!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great color! Great fit! My favorite of all the Brooks styles I've had!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Prescribed by my surgeon after tendon repair and heal realignment surgery.