Brooks  Ghost Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In short, these are great shoes for their intended purpose (trail running). The amount of cushioning and responsiveness are perfect. The fit and feel are just like my Ghosts and Ghost Max. I’ll continue using them for trail runs and day hikes. I’ll also take them on vacations/trips with mixed surfaces when I only want to bring one pair of shoes. They are very versatile as walking and everyday shoes. For running, I’d recommend them when the run is at least 80% trail/dirt/DG/grass due to the added weight that comes with increased traction and more durable materials.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was ecstatic when I first saw Brooks was releasing a Ghost Trail!!! With both the Ghost and Ghost Max having an extra wide(4E) option, finally there will be a trail shoe for us extra wide footers. NOPE...only to be disappointed, again, that the widest trail shoe Brooks continues to make is wide(2E). Why Brooks, does the Ghost Trail not follow the width options of other Ghost models? Extra wide(4E) should be an option. I see it asked for all over social media yet shoemakers, other than Asics Gel-Venture(which is more of a trail walking shoe imo), ignore us extra wide footers. Make it make sense why the Ghost and Ghost Max offer 4E but the Trail does not?

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shoe is great! It’s very lightweight but feels sturdy and well-made. It has excellent cushion and support. At first, I thought the cushion would be too much but running on trails was pretty amazing. I don’t feel sticks or rocks hardly at all. Pavement running was a breeze. The shape of the bottom is great for me as I am a mid-foot contact to toe runner. The shoe almost propels me forward with minimal effort. The material is breathable and keeps my feet cool on my morning runs. The size was spot on for length and the width was great for my slightly wide foot. The only slight downside to this shoe is that it feels pretty tall and slightly unstable. I have loose ankles so I’m cautious about rolling them but I haven’t an issue so far. Other than that, these shoes are solid.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been looking for a good alternative to multisurface running trail shoes and these hit the mark! They transition great from trail to road and back again. I was skeptical of the large heel padding at first, but it doesn't catch on rocks or roots and makes for an easy and comfortable run even on rough terrain. And while they grip great on mud and slippery rocks, it doesn't feel like running in golf shoes while on the roads. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by these and have been wearing them every other day of running. They are also comfortable for house wear or yard work if you're not into trail or ultrarunning.

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is overall a really solid shoe. I think it works for trail running or even general cross training. I've got a separate pair of Brooks GTS Adrenalines that I use strictly for the track or (very clean) roads, but I wouldn't be caught dead trail running or cross-training for fear of rolling an ankle with their squishy bases. These Ghost Trails though? They feel really solid and stable on all sorts of terrain, and especially as we move to winter where I live and my training shifts indoors to a gym, I could see myself wearing these for a full workout (instead of switching shoes between the weights and the treadmill). I like the off-whiteish/tan as the main color... will be easier to keep looking somewhat clean. But I LOVE the little loop on the heel. It makes pulling them on so much easier without squishing the tongue down either, even if they are already low-tops. It's just little details like that which keep me coming back to Brooks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Out of the box, the shoes feel good and high quality. There are a couple of details like the rope pull hook on the back that making them look outdoorsy, which I like in a trail running shoe. They tighten really nicely as I lace them up, very secure on the whole foot. My feet are between size 10.5 and 11. And the size 11’s in these were true to size. I run in a combination of road and grass/trail settings on my morning run. And also do trail running on compacted gravel. I love these shoes on the compacted gravel. I ca feel the grip when accelerating and didn’t have any slip even when running up steep hills. Often shoes with thick soles feel a bit wobbly to me when running on roots, etc. however I didn’t notice any instability in these which is great. My favourite part is the heel, it’s very rigid and sturdy which makes putting them on and off easy and doable without my hands which is great when I’m also wrangling my dogs on the way out the door.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shoes are great! Incredibly comfortable, light weight, and awesome traction. Took these on their first run the other day; down the street, through the park, around the trail. Didn’t matter the terrain the ride was stable and smooth the whole way. Combine that with the great colors and you have a solid pair of everyday runners!

Good looking shoe, sizing spot on. Not as cushioned as I'd hoped but for the type of shoe it is for (on/off road), that is understandable. It was comfortable and I was looking forward to trying them as I knew that'd help off road, and give support and grab. I didn't get a chance to use outside, because wearing them inside, I noticed the left side of the right toe was squashed or pressured a bit, and I knew it'd be trouble down the road. Last time I had a shoe that did that, I ended up with an ingrown toenail and podiatrist warned against wearing shoes that do that. I feel certain it isn't the shoe, I think it is a me thing; that right toe makes it hard to find shoes. I am returning only because of that.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first pair of Ghost Trail running shoes and I'm absolutely 100% impressed. Initially they seemed a little too firm but they broke in quickly to perfection. The traction is like no other shoe I've worn. These shoes are super light they provide all of the support you need in all directions and they breathe very well. The sides of the of the shoe are are durable and resilient when making contact with obstacles along the trail. They have a nice bungee loop at the heel to hang them up in the sun if they're wet , they dry quickly. The cushioning is great on both graveL, trail and road although I'm mainly running off road. As I mentioned earlier the traction on these shoes is insane, best I've ever seen. The only thing I'm not completely happy with on these shoes is the front tip above the toe cage has these ribs built into the fabric for protection. If you're running through grass the ridges on those ribs are abrasive to foliage and you end up with green staining but since they clean up quickly and easily it's not a big deal. I don't think I'll ever run in any other shoe.