Brooks Men's Ghost 17 Running Shoe

I have purchased Ghosts for years--it is my go-to training shoe. After buying the 17 though I am very disappointed. The changes to the new Ghost made it very uncomfortable. The higher cut and firm material around the front of the ankle continually rubbed into my skin and caused it to bleed. I tried to make it work for me, but after three weeks of training in the Ghosts I had to give them up. The change in midsole drop from 12mm to 10mm did not provide the same base/support that I was accustomed to, leading to an injury on the arch and heel of my foot. I will not purchase new versions of Ghosts again if they do not return to their previous cut /fit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you’re looking for a reliable, great looking shoe for your runs and cross training needs, look no more! This shoe is supportive, noticeably light weight and is very comfortable for running, cross training at the gym and for a day out and about. I got the black on black color and love how they look. I’ve been using this shoe for about 3 weeks now and would recommend them. They run true to size. The heel height on this shoe is a bit higher than other running shoes I’ve used in the past, but it does not bother me and does not impact my run performance at all. Overall, I thought this shoe was great and can’t wait to keep using them!

*So far so good. *Fit seems good *Stability seems good; basic design of shoe in terms of linking uppers to soles seems better than most I have experienced in past. *Monitoring outsole wear closely; based on my usage, have probably consumed about 10% of design life of shoes based on mileage. *Are sockliners intended to be removable and replaceable on this shoe? *If I were redesigning shoe, would relook size of lacing holes in relation to cross-sectional size of laces -- when I return from a session under load, feet are naturally swollen and sweaty. Existing lacing setup on Ghost 17 makes loosening laces to remove shoes a challenge.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Continues to be the only shoe that I have found that allows for my daily 5 mile walk with no discomfort and no break in, and the return to a sole in a color option that doesn't show track and trail resdue. This purchase will be the8th pair that I have purchases.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am 52, and sometimes my feet hurt. That happens at my age, so I am always looking out for different shoes to try. Well, I was walking out of the locker room to the parking lot at work and noticed the older gentlemen that I was in stride with, and both of them were wearing Brooks shoes. So I asked about them and got glowing reviews from them. One had suggested the Brooks to the other, and after getting my own pair of Ghost 17's, I'm also a fan. The fit is good on length and width, and the padding/suspension in the shoes is the best I have experienced. Compared to Sketchers, Nike, Adidas, and most recently Reebok shoes, the Brooks have been the most comfortable.

This is the best road trainer I have ever experienced from Brooks (and I have been running in Brooks for many years). Last year, I felt like I needed a little more cushion for the winter and I went with the Glycerin 21. It was a great shoe as well, but I always felt like it was a little much in the way of cushioning. This summer I returned to the Ghost. The Ghost 17 has more cushioning than the 16, but less than the Glycerin. It's like a Glycerin Lite. The perfect amount of cushion. The added cushioning in the forefoot is noticeable and was needed. Also, decreasing the drop to 10mm is a positive change. Highly recommend!

I love these shoes and have been wearing them for years. They are both comfortable and durable. I run three times weekly about 4 to 5 miles each time. Wouldn't change them for any other shoe.

I have been running in primarily Brooks Ghost models since #7. They have mostly been great. The last few models I had before these (I got up to #15) had zero issues. I don't know why the heel collar was changed, but that makes this shoe a let down because now the heel slides up and down while I run. I have a nice snug fit otherwise with 10 wide. I tried tying them extra tight to reduce movement but it didn't help. Not only will the sliding cause irritation but my foot is tensing up to compensate so it's a deal breaker. Otherwise the shoe feels great, so if it could trade heel collars with the good old #15 I'd be set.