Running shoes · owner-verdict comparison
Brooks Ghost 17 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Brooks Ghost 17: 82% of 11 owners recommend it, vs 75% of 134 for the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
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
75%of 134 owners recommend
75% recommend · 6% neutral · 19% don't
Owners praise
- Versatile do-it-all daily and tempo shoe
- Great for uptempo, tempo and race-pace runs
- Nice bounce, pop and protective cushioning
Owners complain about
- Narrow, pointy toebox cramps and rubs the pinky toe
- Firm, dead-feeling midsole with little bounce
- Toe numbness or circulation issues mid-run
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
YouTube
What Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 owners say
“Endo Speed 4 being great”
“i love them so much i decided to run the marathon i was preparing with”— @jeremybmxfr on
YouTube
“Speed 4 is by far my least favourite version. I loved version 1-3 but this one just doesn't feel right on my foot.”