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Brooks Ghost 17

Brooks Ghost 17

Based on 11 comments across 3 communities
TL;DR
Owners treat the Ghost 17 as a reliable, well-cushioned daily trainer that comfortably handles easy miles, long runs, and even half marathons. Most find it soft and supportive with a pleasant step-in feel, though several note it's on the heavier side and prefer something faster for racing. A few longtime Ghost fans feel the redesign changed the shoe and found the toe box narrower than expected.

82% of 11 verified owners recommend the Brooks Ghost 17, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

What 11 owners say
395 comments reviewed · scored on the 11 clearest verdicts
82%
Recommend
9 owners
0%
Neutral
0 owners
18%
Don't recommend
2 owners
Last 6 months:83% recommend(6 recent verdicts)→ holding steady vs older reviews
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Affiliate blogs here say 50% recommend, while the owner-based score is 82%. They earn a commission on every sale — so we show them for transparency but never let them move the score.

The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube and Affiliate blogs are shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • A dependable, comfortable daily trainer that owners reach for on the majority of their runs · 6 · 55%
  • Plenty of cushioning with a higher stack, often described as crazy soft and easy on the feet · 4 · 36%
  • Handles long runs and half marathons reliably, holding up over a few hundred miles · 4 · 36%
  • Comfortable step-in feel with good support without feeling overly springy · 3 · 27%
What owners flag
  • Runs a bit heavy, so owners suggest a faster shoe for racing or speed sessions · 3 · 27%
  • The redesign feels like a different shoe to some longtime Ghost wearers · 2 · 18%
  • Toe box can feel narrow, which was a dealbreaker for a couple of owners · 2 · 18%
Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Daily trainers logging most of their weekly miles
  • Half-marathon runners wanting stable cushioning
  • Runners who like a comfy, higher-stack step-in feel
Look elsewhere if
  • Narrow-toe-box sufferers prone to toe pain
  • Racers chasing marathon speed (better with super shoes)
  • Longtime fans expecting the older Ghost feel

Synthesized from what Brooks Ghost 17 owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

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YouTube— neutral

first 5 kilometers it felt like a brick, and toebox is narrow, even with wide version and my foot ain't that wide. but with the price i paid for these at 50$, can't complain much

YouTube▲ recommend

Not a shoe to go fast but a fantastic daily trainer.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Its like running with a stiff truck tire for a midsole. Its dead, heavy and depressing

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Definitely dad shoes.

YouTube— neutral

Probably the best Ghost design looking yet. I'm usually not a fan of the DNA foams. Too firm for my liking.

YouTube▲ recommend

these shoes are IT

YouTube▲ recommend

Really impressed with my Ghost 17's.

YouTube— neutral

I struggled to like the Ghost 15, eventually preferring the Glycerin series.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I think the biggest problem for the brooks ghost is you can get the puma velocity nitro 2 and magnify nitro 2 for about £50.

YouTube— neutral

I still think 10mm is too high of a drop (for me at least).

YouTube▲ recommend

I have the ghost 17 and it could easily be the best my dogs have ever nested in. I more than like them and they are a true joy.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

No reason to choose this over the VN4.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

they were a bit stiff feeling

YouTube— neutral

I rarely find myself grabbing my Ghost when going for runs these days.

YouTube▲ recommend

I have to say I think the biggest update is aesthetics. I dig it.

YouTube▲ recommend

Such a great shoe, happy they finally brought it down to 10mm.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

I would choose the Brooks Ghost Max, over the latest Ghost 17, especially as you can get it, at a good discount.

YouTube— neutral

Love Brookes runners shoes but my god they are really really ugly.

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Same as always..too hot,too heavy,too hard midsole on top of hard outsole with too much high drop

YouTube— neutral

They are so similar.

YouTube— neutral

Great review. Wish it was 1 oz lighter.

YouTube▲ recommend

I got me a pair of ghost 17!!! I love them

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

Just feel like they've fallen way behind many of the other brands these days.

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