Running Shoes Buying Guide

Put in your daily miles with the soft, max-cushioned comfort of these Brooks road runners. Their rockered profile and lower offset make heel-to-toe transitions feel smooth and easy.




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View the Brooks Ghost Product LineView all Brooks Women's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| 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 | Engineered mesh |
| Midsole | DNA LOFT v3 |
| Outsole | RoadTack with HPR heel rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
Fits slightly large based on reviews
| 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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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been wearing solely Ghost style Brookes since 2017, I’m 42 and over the past year have realized my feet just need a little more cushion for comfort. I just ordered my first pair of Ghost Max, they are the MOST COMFORTABLE pair of tennis shoes I’ve ever owned, my feet are thanking me! Only caution: be careful doing lunges or asymmetrical exercises I find it super easy to twist ankle with the extra cushion yet I highly recommend for casual and walking! Love these shoes! I also wish they came in brighter colors and darker soles! I will definitely invest in future shoes of Ghost max!
They’re HUGE. Feels like running in a marshmallow. I don’t understand these “Max” versions because they’re nothing like the original version of the shoe. I got a ripple under the bottom lace because I had to cinch them so tight to make them fit, and I got a crease on the toe of the shoe after ONE MILE. The length of my true size was fine, the sole felt awesome and plush, but the shoe fit horribly on the upper. I’ve never stopped and walked the remainder of my run because my shoes were irritating me so badly, that’s exactly what I did with these. Returned. Don’t reply to me Brooks, get your quality control in line. I should be able to order my size in a shoe and it fits me but everything is all over the place.
I have bad feet. Every metatarsal in both feet have been broken. My arches have dropped. And, let's not leave out the fallen arches or foot pain. I tried these on without much hope honestly. I thought they wouldn't be wide enough. Or, they would make my feet hurt. I was wrong. It felt like I was walking on a cloud! I bought them right then and there! My only complaint? That I didn't buy them sooner! I love them! Even after a few days, my feet felt great in them! I plan on buying another pair! I have arthritis in my knees and wearing these don't make my knees hurt! They have such great support! I understand why these are so popular!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not a person that write reviews for sneakers because I have spent so much money for comfortable sneakers. I could not let Brooks know how happy my feet’s are. I am a Type 1 diabetic and suffer from severe diabetic neuropathy in my feet’s and hands. I am an everyday walker and there are days I am unable to walk due to pain. Since I have gotten my Brooks Max I haven’t missed one day of walking. I shared with my walking buddy that these sneakers make we want to walk longer and more. I have gotten so many compliments, even though I thought they were ugly because I’m use to the narrower look but guess what my feet’s are feeling blessed and I get a good walking workout. I literally feel like I am walking on air and when I finish my walk my feet have no pain whatsoever.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The ghost max 3 sneakers are lightweight, comfortable and give lots of support whether you’re on a treadmill or taking them for a spin outdoors. I have a lot of issues finding shoes that support my feet, since they are slightly wider, but these were just the ticket. Long term, these shoes will definitely last, with one exception, they are white. If you are one that fears white shoes and keeping them clean, have no fear. The fabric was super easy to spot treat and doesn’t crease due to the light mesh material.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like these shoes. I have an all white pair and they stay relatively clean (surprisingly) given the conditions I put them through. I wear them as my every day shoes and they have a great amount of cushion. I recently had a trip to Disney/Universal where I was on my feet ALL DAY, and they were great for that. My feet didn’t hurt nearly as much as they usually do. Highly recommend! Super functional, comfortable, and very cute. *The pictures I added are post Disney/Universal trip.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've worn Brooks for many years for Running/Walking. This particular pair is the lightest I've had. Felt strange at first, but after a couple days of use felt second skin. I think all Brooks are comfortable, but this one is on another cloud level!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In my opinion, these feel like walking on cardboard. I do like the wider toe box and the color, but everything else is not good. The Brooks Ghost Max 2 were the best design yet. They had wonderful cushioning and great color options. I’m not sure what y’all changed, but this isn’t it. The first Ghost Max were good, the second were even better, but the third are a disappointment. Now I don’t know what to get. I walk and run in these daily.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was hesitant to try the Brooks Ghost Max 3 thinking I would not like them as much as my usual go to shoes. BUT I really like them. I’ve walked around doing usual errands, I’ve used them at the gym and gone on my daily outside walks. The fit is true to size and they feel great. They do feel a little heavy as the heel bottom of the shoes are thicker than what I’m used to. Overall I would buy these as a walking or everyday shoe.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] DISAPPOINTED! The changes made to the Ghost Max 3 ruined them for me. I have 1 pair of Max 1, 2 pair Max 2, loved the appearance of the Max 3 so excited to get them. As soon as I put them on I knew something was different because my feet were not happy. After researching learned of changes made, which were all wrong for my feet. Have tried wearing them, however at end of the day my feet hurt!! I am a therapist on my feet all day as well as walking 3-4 miles at work, definitely need my feet to be happy. I am returning my Ghost Max 3. Would not recommend these if you were happy with the Max 1 & 2.