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.] So far, so good! I am a size 12 in all other brands; however, from my last experience (toes squishing) with the Ghost 16 size 12 2E, I chose the 12.5 2E in the Ghost Trail. There is a minor heel slip that I intend to resolve with a tighter lace-up before walks/hiking. I encourage Brooks to revisit the Ghost 11 size 12 2E. It is the shoe that got me hooked on the brand and is the most comfortable I ever had. The later editions seem to run small. If I can buy a new pair of Ghost 11 size 12 2E, I will buy one today! All in all, I recommend the Ghost Trail to everyone looking for a strong, comfortable, well-built pair of sneakers.

[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.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great shoe. Very comfortable. Great support. My go to shoe.

I've put around 70km on these so far. They have enough cushion for comfort while still allowing you to get a feel for the trail surface. Great lateral stability. The 8mm drop works well for my style. Shoe seems true to size. I dont see any wear areas on the lugs thus far which is great. I find these to be very comfortable and plan to use them on the Camino de Santiago where there is a mix of road and trail.

[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!