To me, the midsole of the Ghost 16 felt a little plain or, dare I say boring. The upper felt plain too, in the best way possible. The last thing I want to be thinking about on a run is the fit of my shoes, and the Ghost 16 delivered –no blisters, no hot spots, no rubbing.
Brooks shoes always seem to offer a tried-and-true fit. When I worked as a Fleet Feet Outfitter in 2019, the Brooks Ghost was always a safe bet to pull for customers with all different foot shapes. I have no idea how one model could fit so many different foot shapes, but it’s true. It’s kind of like that scene in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants where all four girls find the perfect fit in the same pair of jeans.
If you need wide or narrow sizing, the Brooks Ghost 16 is available in narrow, wide and extra wide widths. If you aren’t sure about the width of your feet, be sure to head into your local Fleet Feet for an expert one-on-one outfitting. Fleet Feet outfitters use 3D fit id® foot scanning technology to gather information about your feet and the support they need by taking precise measurements of your foot length, width and arch height.
Longtime Ghost fans will be happy to hear that the fit of the Ghost 16 remains largely unchanged. The upper is made of an engineered air mesh that offers breathability and a touch of structure. The heel collar and tongue are plush and padded, and the midfoot and toe box seem to perfectly contour to the shape of my feet.