Brooks  Ghost 17 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

My Go-To Shoe for Every Mile (and More)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brooks Ghost 17 has quickly become my “everything” shoe. From marathon training miles to recovery walks, the DNA Loft v3 midsole delivers a soft, responsive ride that keeps my legs feeling fresh. The fit is secure yet comfortable, with a snug heel and breathable mesh upper that stays cool even on long summer runs. I appreciate how smooth the transitions feel—no break-in period, just instant comfort. Whether I’m logging double-digit miles, walking to grab coffee, or even dancing around the kitchen, these shoes keep up. They’re light, versatile, and supportive—exactly what I need for my back-of-the-pack adventures.

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Bring old Ghost design back. The 17s are also slightly bigger in the toe.

I have purchased women’s Ghost 14,15,16s and 17s and have always raved about these shoes to anyone who commented on how much they loved mine; however, I agree with previous review on how they changed the 17s and they are stiffer. The new DNA loft design injected with nitrogen is comfortable at first only and your legs hurt as the hours pass during the day. Something not experienced in previous editions. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it “. Please bring the old Ghost design back so I don’t have to look for new shoes. I’m in the medical field and have been a faithful Brooks customer for years.

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Sloppy and Not at all Comfortable

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.

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So good—a lot like the 15’s! The toe box is a bit narrower than the 16’s, which were awkwardly wide at the front.

Brooks did a great job with these, going back to the slightly narrower toe box that the 15’s had. I found the 16’s toe box to be too paddle-like, and it made my custom made inserts shift when I walked or ran, also causing a weird squeaking nose that I hated. The new 17’s are all-around very similar to the 15’s with two notable differences: a cushier sole and a raised tab at the heel. I’m unclear what the purpose of the heel tab is—maybe to pull them on easier?—but regardless, this is a much comfier, better-fitting shoe than the 16! If you have wide feet, I’d suggest ordering a wide, but for my narrow-to-average-width foot, they are perfect! Love the black and purple color way, it’s even better in person! Bravo Brooks.

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Brooks Running Shoes Review – Great for Non-Runners Too

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.

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I have been buying ghosts since 5 and the 17 is by far the worst. I got the black with orange but there is gray on tips on shoe. Not what that pic shows. I will try for a few days and if I cant do it they will be returned. The sneakers feels way diff then previous versions but may return due to the colors not being right. I am disappointed on the feel as the previous versions were so amazing on my feet post tarsal tunnel surgery, these just dont feel the same at this time.

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Foam falling out

Let me preface this by saying these were my favorite shoes when I first got them. I thought they were super comfy and enjoyed running in them. However after using them, I started to have chunks of the foam start to literally fall out of the shoe on the sides. I was pretty shocked since these are so expensive and known to be good quality. Maybe mine were a defect and I want to buy again but be warned that you may have chunks of foam come out of your shoe.

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Redesign is uncomfortable

Redesign is uncomfortable. The toes feel too tight and hard underneath. There's not room to wiggle or move and so my toes keep falling asleep. Even after trying to break them in, they're not softening up or creating space. I went and tried a half size bigger, and I think that might do the trick. But, I still prefer the previous design and feel - it's much more comfortable. So, I ordered an old pair and will stick with the 16.

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My go to shoe!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are my go to shoes, I’m a 36 year old mom who coaches baseball, helps at school, runs all over, I am constantly on my feet. These are great for my back, I have lower back pain and I don’t have any issues while wearing these shoes. I workout in the mornings with my husband and my feet have never felt better! I love this shoe in black, the material holds up so well and they look great with jeans! I have gotten so many compliments on them already! I have a higher arch and these are so great! I would highly recommend these!

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Look and feel great. They run narrow so I purchased wide.

I bought one pair for work and liked them so much, I bought another pair to work out in. The pair I bought for work; after less than two months, are splitting from the sole. Its a small hole, but they are still too new to have a hole in them. I have been wearing the Ghost model shoes since the Ghost 13s and this is the first pair I have had that have ripped so easily. Not sure what happened. They run narrow. I bought wides and they are perfect. They are not slip resistant. They look really good on, and are comfortable.

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