BrooksMen’s Ghost 16 Running Sneakers from Finish Line

Too Narrow

I’ve been wearing the ghosts since the 13 and these have become much more narrow. For the ghost 15 I was a 2E and even as a 4E these ghost 16s have become too narrow. I love Brooks for the wider toe box, but these have become too narrow. Hoping they go back to the wider shoe to differentiate against other running brands!

The Ghost 16 have been super disappointing. I thought they would get better as I wore them in, but I never really had to do that with any Ghost in the past. Shoe is smaller and thinner than the past. Quality seems much worse. These 16s have 135 miles of walking (very little running) on pavement, and they're already done. The tread is worn thru on the left shoe, and they've been uncomfortable for the last month. I got over 350 miles on my 14s. The pictures tell the story. I'm now not sure what to do for my next shoes. I've put so many people in Brooks, especially the Ghost. I can't do that after the 16.

My first painful Ghist experience

Been wearing the Ghost since #10, this was my first problem model. Toe box is way too tight and hasn't opened up even after break in.

newer isn't always better

tight across the top. they are thinner as well. the changes are unwelcome. after running 12 miles, having warn them for a month, I have blisters on the top of one of my toes and the back of the shoe

Love Brooks Ghost shoes

I'm a walker and bike rider, this is my 4th pair of Brooks Ghost shoes (regular size). I love the inside sole support, the way my foot is supported around the heel and arch, PLUS I have enough room in the toes. Please don't change what your doing at Brooks. Thanks

Great value especially when they’re on sale.

Nice fit and cushion. Great price on sale. Probably a little heavy for a marathoner, but perfect for old 9 minute milers like me. Good stability. Only “issue” is wear on the sole, although I’ve not found any shoe that stands up any better to my moderate supination. Been a ghost fan for years.

Tighter toe box than Ghost 15

The toe box seems stiffer and less roomy than Ghost 15. Rubs the top of my big toe much more than my 15s. I preferred the Ghost 15 because I need a lot of toe room. But otherwise similar. It’s a good shoe, just not the best fit for me.

I absolutely love my Ghost 15's (got several pair of them), so my hopes were high for the 16's... But .. they are incredibly tight and uncomfortable in the width, in spite of ordering to the wide 2E version. Too bad... Returning them