Brooks

Ghost 16

Men's

I had a pair of Ghost 15's that I love so tried these. The shoe feels and looks huge next to the 15--like I was wearing an SUV version of the shoe. Wish Brooks would just leave a good thing alone.

Why did Brooks change the Ghost?!! Unfortunately Brooks has decided to mess with the footbed of the Ghost 16. I currently have two pairs of the Ghost 15 and they are great. Unfortunately, with the Ghost 16 they have changed the footbed and moved the arch support forward and it now is under the ball of my foot instead of supporting my arch, where it should be. I used to buy several pairs of Ghost sneakers a year, but now will now be purchasing another brand to take their place.

I bought two identical pairs of Brooks Ghost 16 shoes, one in size 12-1/2 medium and one in size 12-1/2 wide. The labels on the tongues were marked accordingly. I tried them on and there was no differences in feel. I pulled the inserts out and compared them: the width was identical. I turned them over and looked at the soles: there was no difference in width. How does the manufacturer explain this?

I love(d) brooks but for $140 after taxes, I can’t anymore. The Ghost 16 is not what it used to be. In less than three months (everyday sneaker, not a runner etc.) the soles are almost skins, and one of the shoes blew out. Disappointed in a brand I once spoke so well of, but I can’t justify a new pair of normal wear sneakers at this price every 2-3 months.