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Durability meets plush, protective cushion in these Brooks road runners. The leather uppers are durable and easy to clean. GlideRoll Rockers assist with transitions for an easy stride.
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View the Brooks Ghost Product LineView all Brooks Women's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 39 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 33 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Leather |
Midsole | DNA LOFT v3 foam |
Outsole | RoadTack with HPR heel rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 |
U.S. Men's | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11.5 |
EU | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45.5 |
Sizes along top of chart are U.S. Women's sizes. Correlating U.S. Men's sizes and EU sizes provided for clarity.
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My go to every day shoe. They are super versatile and comfy. I wear these to work with jeans, skirts, athleisure style slacks - they go with everything. I personally love the chunky look of them and the white leather makes them more fashion-forward and versatile. I wore them everyday straight for a week in Europe and had no reason to switch to my other shoes. They wipe clean easily too. These are not my favorite Brooks shoes for running, but definitely my favorite for daily wear comfort and style. Stiffer at first then other ghost max but they loosen a bit with wear. The leather is also less breathable than other materials, but worth it to me.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Brooks Women’s Ghost Max Leather shoe is very comfortable and surprisingly lightweight for its size. The shoe is quite chunky which is definitely in-style for women right now. Initially I thought this was a running shoe which Brooks is known for, but they consider it a great shoe for walking and everyday wear. I agree that it can be worn everyday and is certainly more of a walking shoe than for running, considering its chunky look. I appreciate the casual vibe of this shoe and it is true to size. The rounded toe makes pivoting easy. If I had to change anything, it would be that the tongue feels heavy and somewhat restrictive on the top of my feet during movement.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to try these shoes. At first glance I thought they would be a little too chunky for my style but once I put them on I was sold! They are super cute and comfy. I could walk in these shoes all day everyday and never feel sore! My lower back, knees, and feet feel so great when I wear these shoes! They have been easy to keep clean because they wipe clean with very little elbow grease. In my opinion, these run a tad small so I would size up a 1/2 size. I wear these shoes for my runs and just for daily shoes when I am going to be walking a lot with my kids. They are cute and I get lots of compliments!
I'm very happy with the Ghost Max 2 in leather. I was after a walking shoe that would keep my feet warm in colder climates, but still be light, and these seem to work well. I was a little concerned how they'd look on because of a comment I read saying they looked like granny shoes, but I don't think they do. They look like any white sneaker really... Was a little concerned the fit wasn't quite right, as my left toe was touching the front, but I realised my foot was being pushed forward by the padding around the top of the heel, so I now use the extra lace holes to keep my feet back in the shoe. Very happy with purchase.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easily one of my new favorite walking/running shoes! Straight out of the box they were comfortable and I went on a 3 mile walk with zero pains. I love a workout shoe that requires no break in period. The white leather makes the shoe super versatile and I catch myself wearing them for activities outside of running too. I am well versed with Brooks shoes and sized up half a shoe size and I was glad I did. I highly recommend the Ghost Max for runners and walkers alike!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The women’s white leather Ghost Max shoes are extremely comfortable. When I first put them on and iced them up, they did feel a little snug, but just after a few minutes, approximately 20-30 minutes, they felt good on my feet. I have not ran in these shoes, predominantly I have used them for walking on treadmill, walking when shopping all day and running errands. I just went on a 7-day cruise and these shoes were my go too. I walked approximately 6 miles a day, on the ship and even more on port days. The entire cruise my feet felt great and I felt like I could walk forever. These shoes are very comfortable, with a good thick sole and foot support. I was worried about being able to keep them clean, being all white, but no issues there either. One of those magic type sponges clean of any dark smudges etc. All in all these shoes look great and feel fantastic. I would definitely buy these again for work or everyday wear.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These white Brooks Ghost Max Leather shoes are so fun to wear! They are super comfortable, easy to clean and they go with every casual outfit I wear, whether sporty or not. They protect my feet during my short runs but are also great to wear all day long. The heal fits tight around the Achilles tendon, which initially pushed my toes closer to the front but with wear that has relaxed a little bit. The drawback comes with its purposeful-design: the leather. They do not breathe. For me, this shoe works best for casual wear, walking and occasional short/casual running. Though the comfort was great I quit using them for my runs and reverted to my old shoes due to the back of breathability. If you are looking for a new running shoe this will not give your feet any ventilation, keep that in mind. But, if you love the look, need for ventilation is not a concern or you want to wear as a walking shoe this is a great one to provide that comfort and style!
Very comfy perfect if you are a healthcare worker . Would have been better with some arch support . I had to buy an insole to prevent overpronation as I stand all day . Love the leather bit as I can just clean it with a damp cloth . I have the one on all white . Very versatile shoe for daily wear although too heavy to run in it .
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The fit and feel of this shoe is great. The sole is very cushioned and easy to run in on the treadmill but also work for long hours on my feet at the hospital. I thought the design of the shoe was great because I work as a nurse so these shoes were very easy to wipe off of I got something on them. This shoe was very comfortable to wear all day long. I wore mine for multiple days in a row for 12+ hours. What I loved most about the shoes was the ease of cleaning the leather and the comfort. The thing I would change is the completely white shoe. I do think they needs some color in them!
I really like these shoes. Very comfortable and for just right. Normally I’m a 8 but I did size up yo a 8 1/2. You need to have room for your toes and going up a 1/2 size is the right choice. I got them in wide and they are true to size. I would recommend these for work.