BrooksMen's Ghost 17 Wide-Width Running Sneakers from Finish Line

Dont buy these shoes! They force your foot to the outside part of the shoe. The inside part doesnt give and its unnatural. You will find your self with your foot walking on the outside edges of the shoe. Horrible for your feet

Shouldn't mess with a good thing

I've run Ghosts since v8 to the best of my recollection, this is the first pair I've ever considered returning - and actually did. I ran them twice - both times 5k - and spent way too much time thinking about the awkward pressure around my ankle. The heel collar was too rigid, the tongue lays weird on my foot, the cushioning was too spongy - it just wasn't a good ride. Too bad

Great shoe

Comfortable. cushiony shoe tight box just not enough stability and slippery on some surfaces for me !!

I've had Brooks Ghost 14, 15, 16, and now 17. I obviously like them. Even so, the 17 is my favorite so far. I love the reduced heel-to-toe drop. It encourages a midfoot strike, which is how I learned to run. My shoes have always worn down the most right where the sole gets thinner by design, and now there is more cushion there. I also love the look of the all black version. Even though it is a bit aggressive, the new design on the soles is a great improvement over the pocky look of previous generations. These are lightweight, comfortable, they fit pretty perfectly, and they are by far my favorite running shoes.

Why would Brooks screw up the best show out there. These Ghost 17 shoes have way to much cushion in them for a running shoe, these are more of a walking shoe. Ghost 14 was the last best Ghost shoe out. I have ran 5 marathon in Ghost shoes, these are not going to work.

A painful disappointment

Really unpleasantly surprised by the 17s. I've been running in Ghosts for the better part of 10 years at this point. I saw the changes and kind of went, well, I suppose they know what they're doing- especially was disappointed about the midsole drop being reduced to 10mm, cuz the Ghost was one of the few shoes that still have a 12mm. Took them out once, suddenly had knee pain- never before in my entire 24 years running. Gave them a second chance on a short walk, same issue! I hate having to go look for a new running shoe, but obviously this just isn't going to cut it. I'm returning.

SOLES ARE NOT DURABLE.

Overall, they are fairly comfortable. Been a Brooks fan for many years. Biggest issue is the durability of the soles. These are not my primary shoes, have three other pairs in rotation. Soles are slick after approximately 150 miles. Sub par value! I strictly use these for walking…no running.

Outsole Durability Issue

Have worn Ghosts since version 9.The 17s are well cushioned and comfortable.They're an improvement over the 15/16s on cushioning.I wear orthotics and am tough on outsole durability.Even so,could not wear out the soles on the 15/16s.I've worn out the soles in the heel areas of the 17s in one month.Sure hope the 18s retain the 17 cushioning but revert back to the outsole rubber of the 15/16s.On wet pavements be careful with the 17s,traction is quite poor.