Brooks Ghost 17 Review: Consistency is Key
Does the Brooks Ghost 17 still live up to its legacy? Let’s dive in.
Brooks Ghost 17
original price $150
sale/discounted price$112.50
Star Rating is 4.8 / 5
New Model Available
The Ghost 17 is a smooth, versatile trainer that gets the job done—whether you're logging easy miles or ramping up for a race.
Tech Specs
- Weight
- 10.1 oz (M), 8.9 oz (W)
- Heel-to-Toe Drop
- 10 mm
- Stack Height
- 36.5 mm / 26.5 mm
- Surface
- Road
- Cushion
- 3 out of 5
- Shoe Ride
- 3 out of 5
- Shoe Energy
- 3 out of 5
Features
The Brooks Ghost 17 has the perfect balance of comfort and softness to eat up the bulk of your daily miles.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or enjoy daily walks around the block, the Brooks Ghost 17 delivers reliable, no-nonsense performance that has made it a favorite for runners everywhere. With an extra boost of DNA Loft v3 cushioning and a refined 10 mm drop, each stride feels smoother and more natural, while maintaining that dependable Ghost feel you've come to love.
Details:
- Upper: The new double jacquard air-mesh upper provides enhanced breathability while maintaining that instant step-in comfort the Ghost is known for. The redesigned heel collar flares away from the Achilles to prevent irritation, and the streamlined tongue creates a more refined feel.
- Midsole: Nitrogen-injected DNA Loft v3 foam delivers lightweight softness and feel-good comfort mile after mile. Plus, an extra 1 mm of cushioning in the heel and 3 mm in the forefoot helps every mile feel as good as the first.
- Outsole: Durable rubber coverage with strategically placed flex grooves in the forefoot gives you smooth transitions and reliable traction to go the distance.
What's New
Brooks thoughtfully improved the Ghost 17 by increasing the stack height for extra comfort while reducing the heel-to-toe drop from 12 mm to 10 mm for smoother transitions. The updated upper features a new double jacquard air-mesh material for improved breathability, along with a redesigned heel collar and streamlined tongue for a more refined fit.
Who It's Best For
The Brooks Ghost 17 is perfect for runners and walkers seeking reliable comfort without unnecessary bells and whistles. Beginners will appreciate its approachable, balanced ride, while experienced runners who value consistency will love its dependable performance. Available in narrow, medium, wide and extra-wide options, there's a Ghost 17 for virtually every foot shape.
Why You'll Love It
Your running routine just found its perfect training partner. You'll love how the Ghost 17 delivers exactly what you expect with every step—a comfortable, consistent ride that lets you focus on your run rather than your footwear. When you want a shoe that simply performs without overthinking it, the Ghost 17 delivers that familiar feeling that keeps runners coming back year after year.
Customers Say…
The Brooks Ghost 17 offers exceptional comfort, a great fit and strong support, often relieving foot, knee and back pain for both runners and people on their feet all day. Many reviewers consider it an improvement over prior Ghost versions, though some found the toe box narrow or noted a limited color selection for wider sizes.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Good running shor
Shoes are comfortable and true to fit!
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Brooks ghost 17
They arrived on time, correct size and width
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Awesome overall Shoe
Very comfortable shoe
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Classic foot comfort shoes
These shoes look and feel great. Very comfortable and built to last.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Ghost 17 improvement
Too early to tell for sure, but definitely improvement over Ghost 15’s. They have more bounce on take off. Hopefully these will hold up as well as they did.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Senior Citizen Ultimate Comfort
Very comfortable. Easy to slip into
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Great shoe colors meh
The show itself is as great shoe. My Issue is the lack of color variety in wide 2E shoes it’s a bunch of crap
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Great shoes for me
I love the way these shoes feel right out of the box. For me, there's no break-in period, I can run my distance with comfort all day long in these shoes.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Best Ghost yet
I have been running in Ghosts since they first came out. To me, these are the best overall Ghost yet. The fit well and just feel right from the first run. The have a little bit more cushioning without feeling unstable or too soft. My only complaint is that the upper is slightly warmer than the earlier versions but they still feel better overall than all earlier Ghosts.
