Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Brooks Ghost 16 vs Brooks Ghost 17: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Brooks Ghost 17: 82% of 11 owners recommend it, vs 45% of 67 for the Brooks Ghost 16.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
45%of 67 owners recommend
45% recommend · 10% neutral · 45% don't
Owners praise
- Comfortable, plush ride with no hotspots
- Holds up well over high mileage
- Solid, supportive daily trainer
Owners complain about
- Causes blisters, sore knees or arch pain
- Tight, narrow fit that runs poorly
- Feels worse and made differently than previous Ghosts
82%of 11 owners recommend
82% recommend · 0% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
- A dependable, comfortable daily trainer that owners reach for on the majority of their runs
- Plenty of cushioning with a higher stack, often described as crazy soft and easy on the feet
- Handles long runs and half marathons reliably, holding up over a few hundred miles
Owners complain about
- Runs a bit heavy, so owners suggest a faster shoe for racing or speed sessions
- The redesign feels like a different shoe to some longtime Ghost wearers
- Toe box can feel narrow, which was a dealbreaker for a couple of owners
What Brooks Ghost 16 owners say
“the ghost and adrenaline shoes by brooks have saved me”
“This shoe is not given enough credit for how well it performs *in what it is good at*”— @aconcernedcitizen1 on
YouTube
“The Ghost is so outdated compared to modern daily trainers”— @ianpshuffles on
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What Brooks Ghost 17 owners say
“these shoes are IT”
“Not a shoe to go fast but a fantastic daily trainer.”
“Its like running with a stiff truck tire for a midsole. Its dead, heavy and depressing”— @albertteng1191 on
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