Brooks Womens Ghost 17 Running Shoe Wide

I echo many of the other comments on how disappointing this shoe is. I wear a narrow and there is such a limited amount of choices in shoes for me. The 15 and even the 16 were good for my narrow foot, but the 17 is horrible, I can barely wear them for more than 7 hours (work in an ED and on my feet all day). The others were great, but my heel slips and the toe box on the narrow is wide. Even my legs hurt after trying to wear these. I use to wear Adrenaline, but that has also changed. There are already so few choices for those who wear narrow shoes. I originally bought 2 pair of these as narrow go fast, but ended up sending the second pair back.

As I’ve aged my feet have widened and this is my first pair of Ghost in wide. The fit is great and it is a comfortable shoe that can wear on a 12 hour shift running around a veterinary hospital. I easily do my 10000 steps a day. My only complaint is that it only comes in neutral colors. In vet med white or very light color is a bad idea. Plus in the PNW well it’s wet and who just wants splatter mud, blacktop showing on their shoes. Black is just way too hot when it’s sunny out and your feet start sweating. I would love an amazing purple in wide. I still wear my old Ghost that were a purple with leopard print sole while doing chores.

Not the experience you’re used to from the ghost, or brooks for that matter. It’s unfortunate they chose to redesign and screw up something that has been a staple in my closet for years. Heel doesn’t fit - too short and what’s with the flare? too wide, very heavy and stiff. Literally wouldn’t stay on my heels and made me unsteady on my feet and caused pain in my legs and back. The very opposite of what I started wearing these for! Stinks because they have some half decent colors for once but the trade off was a no-go for me! Sent them back. Bought the trace instead. They will replace the ghost for now until they bring back maybe the 14’s or 15’s.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been wearing Ghosts for several years now - my first pair was the Ghost 5. The 17s are a little different than previous versions, but they're still supportive and comfortable. I first got Brooks for my running shoes, but after 2 knee surgeries in 6 years, I had to quit running. I'm a nurse and my Brooks are now my work shoes. I'm on my feet a lot and the 17s have been able to keep up. I'm actually considering getting a 2nd pair for my non-work shoes! I usually wear a size 7-7.5 and I always buy my Brooks in a size 8. Even though I'm not running anymore and don't necessarily need to size up to compensate, I still like the size 8.

I'm not a runner, but I picked up these Brooks shoes because I liked how they looked. I've always worn ASICS, so I was a bit nervous about switching brands. When I first tried them on, the soles felt different—almost like there were bubbles inside, probably designed to absorb impact while running. It took a couple of days to get used to that sensation, but now I don’t notice it at all, which is a big plus for me. I mainly use these for gym workouts, and they’ve been really comfortable. No issues with support or fit, and they’ve held up well. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase and would definitely recommend them, even if you're not a runner like me.

I ran on glycerins for over a decade until they changed and became too soft. Switched to the ghost and have been running on ghosts for a decade now but the 16s were a big change that didn’t work for me at all. Too soft and they wore out after only 100 miles. I searched and bought the remaining 15s that I could find that lasted until these 17s came out. These are better, but I’d keep buying the 15s if I could. The material on the 17s comes up too high at the ankle and they feel more structured and less neutral. Wish that companies wouldn’t change shoes when they have a good thing with customers who buy the shoes loyally for decades.

The redesigned heel area doesn't work for me at all. The shoes hurt my heels as soon as I put them on. Adjusting the laces and walking around didn't help. I compared the 17s to the 16s I already have. The new heel tab is quite a bit higher, and the overall heel structure is much more rigid. I love my 16s, and I was hoping the 17s would be just as comfortable. But they're not. They're going back.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Brooks tennis shoes are all I wear. I have a foot condition called Mueller Weiss that causes excruciating pain in the tops and bottoms of my feet. I used to get shots every 3-6 months in both feet, sometimes 6 shots in each foot. It was awful. I began wearing Brooks tennis shoes after being told by doctors to look for shoes that have “stiff” bottoms. In other words, they don’t bend easily. I tried Brooks about 5 years ago and haven’t worn anything else since. I like the Ghost the best and I love the color choices. I am a nurse who has to wear scrubs and I’m always able to find cute colors to match. They also wash well. I wash and air dry. LOVE MY BROOKS!