Brooks Womens Ghost 17 Running Shoe Wide

This is the absolute worst shoe I have ever worn for walking because I literally can’t run in them. I purchased them at a local running shoe store. I was fitted in them. I brought up some concerns that were waived off. The shoe is too big on my foot. I have worn every Ghost since the 13’s and these are just awful. They feel too hard, too big and my heel slips out of the shoe no matter how tight I tie them. My foot is sliding around in the shoe. I’ve never had this happen to me before. I can’t return the shoes because I had them too long. It really makes me sad because my legs and knees really hurt after trying to make this shoe work for me.

The only shoe I have worn since I got plantar fasciitis 15 years ago has been Brooks Ghost shoes. The Ghost 17s have been the worst. I bought it went it went on sale and was shocked with how unstable the shoe felt and how uncomfortable they were for my old 60 year old feet. I went to a sporting good store and tried on the Ghost 18s and those felt completely fine even though they "look" similar to the 17s. I have no idea what they did to the 17s but they are not the same stablility and quality as the Ghost style has been in the past.

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.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been wearing Ghosts for at least 10 years. I had been holding off on getting the 17's because of the reviews. But when they came on sale just as one of my 15's developed a hole I decided to go for it. But sadly the reviews provided true this time. These are providing me my typical Ghost fit or comfort. The back of the shoes rub unfortunately and are too high and stiff. I sized up a half size like usual. I've tried wearing for shorter periods to try and break them in but no luck. I've always been able to wear my Ghosts for 10 and 12 hour shifts right out of the box, but sadly not with these. Hopefully the 18's have a better fit.

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.] So far I love the entire ghost line from Brooks! They have just enough cushion without feeling too soft and just the right amount of support. Overall super comfortable, responsive, and great for long and short runs. I usually buy a half size larger when ordering running shoes so I ordered these in a 7.5 and they fit perfectly! Great color choices too!! Highly recommended! Get these shoes!

[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.