brooks Ghost are greatest trainer. change my mind

I've burned through tons of Brooks Glycerins as my daily trainers for 10 years. I prefer the additional cushioning to the Ghosts.

Well, its simple. I have tried them and hated them! So this is a silly thread bc what works for one may not work for another.

I still prefer Ghosts to anything else I've run in, but the latest pair (Ghost 11) only got me to 400 miles, where usually it's been 500. I got a deal on a pair of Glycerin 17s that lasted 650, the highest I've ever managed, so I went with Glycerin 18s again after that since I'm in a marathon buildup. If I was doing lower mileage, I'd probably get Ghosts again.

I've tried equivalent trainers from Nike (Pegasus), Saucony (Triumph), Adidas (Supernova), Mizuno (Wave Rider), and Asics (Cumulus), and either they've worn out quickly (Pegasus, Triumph) or didn't feel as good on my feet (Supernova, Wave Rider, Cumulus). I'm still looking for a chance to try NB 1080s since I liked the Zante a lot as a racing shoe.

They are a nice trainer. I had to give them up because of the heel counter, which seems to turn in and press on my achilles. Now I need a 'swept back' heel counter or a soft one. Still looking for a trainer that I'd buy repeatedly like I did with the Ghost. I switched to the Pegasus and wore the 35 and 36 for four trainer rotations, but the upper started becoming an issue for top of foot pain.

New Balance Zante V1 were ahead of their time. I’ve probably worn through 20-25 pairs in the last 4 years. Very good shoe for the money, as I have yet to find anything that has replaced them for me. They fit my foot like a glove. I used them for trainers, and the Adios for racing.

pcli5kdoc wrote:

I like my Ghost 12's but recently added Nike Infinity React to the rotation for long runs of 60-90 minute range.

Update: just did first run in the Infinity React Flynits- a 6 mile easy recovery day . Sorry to say but the Ghost 12’s may now be officially out of the rotation!!

my 2c wrote:

I still prefer Ghosts to anything else I've run in, but the latest pair (Ghost 11) only got me to 400 miles, where usually it's been 500. I got a deal on a pair of Glycerin 17s that lasted 650, the highest I've ever managed, so I went with Glycerin 18s again after that since I'm in a marathon buildup. If I was doing lower mileage, I'd probably get Ghosts again.

I've tried equivalent trainers from Nike (Pegasus), Saucony (Triumph), Adidas (Supernova), Mizuno (Wave Rider), and Asics (Cumulus), and either they've worn out quickly (Pegasus, Triumph) or didn't feel as good on my feet (Supernova, Wave Rider, Cumulus). I'm still looking for a chance to try NB 1080s since I liked the Zante a lot as a racing shoe.

The 1080s are kind of niche imo. They feel good for recovery runs, and for the latter miles of a long run. They're supremely cushioned but kind of heavy and slow feeling if you're attempting a run where you want to pick it up right out of the gate. They're not the shoes I wear for 5min-6:30 minute miles. For chill 7-8 minute miles you probably won't have an issue.

shootpost wrote:

You know why they call them ghosts?

because your fast times disappear.

I have used Saucony Grid Cohesion shoes normally since 2017 but tried the Ghost 9 as something different. A lot stiffer and not as comfortable. I think that is how I developed a Baker cyst and other things--the shoe also wore out and (it was my fault) I should have replaced it a little bit sooner.

Ghost are good shoes. My wife and I reached the conclusion independently. And they are on 14(?), yeesh. The Ghost 9 is ancient.

zfdfxz wrote:

Ghost are good shoes. My wife and I reached the conclusion independently. And they are on 14(?), yeesh. The Ghost 9 is ancient.

Are the newer ones designed differently?

Tried the ghosts once several years ago and they killed my Achilles. Bottomed the shoe out after 3 miles each time. My favorite trainer/mileage shoe is the Altra Torin 5.

I just bought a pair from the local running shop after trying a bunch of others. This might be the first time I've ever owned shoes that actually fit,running or otherwise (4E width shoes). However I've run in them twice so far and not really impressed. They're comfortable but they feel slow and clunky.

Love the Ghost

Great shoe

BILL SLOWSKY wrote:

I just bought a pair from the local running shop after trying a bunch of others. This might be the first time I've ever owned shoes that actually fit,running or otherwise (4E width shoes). However I've run in them twice so far and not really impressed. They're comfortable but they feel slow and clunky.

I am a little curious what 4E running shoe doesn't feel clunky? How fast do you need to go? If you need 4E the Ghost is probably the best choice in my opinion.

I've run many miles in the ghost from v9-11 but since then technology has passed them by in my opinion. The reason why it sells so well is because it's the Goldilocks shoe. Like most of what Brooks does they try to make products that are inclusive to everyone and in doing that their products end up not really appealing to any one type of runner. It's an uninspiring shoe that nonetheless gets the job done. I'd rather spend my money on a shoe that is exciting. It's a blah shoe.

tycobb wrote:

BILL SLOWSKY wrote:

I just bought a pair from the local running shop after trying a bunch of others. This might be the first time I've ever owned shoes that actually fit,running or otherwise (4E width shoes). However I've run in them twice so far and not really impressed. They're comfortable but they feel slow and clunky.

I am a little curious what 4E running shoe doesn't feel clunky? How fast do you need to go? If you need 4E the Ghost is probably the best choice in my opinion.

Not sure. I have got a few pairs of New Balance Foam Rise V2 shoes from Amazon that costs half as much as the Ghost. They are in wide but not 4E. Those shoes feel better to me than the Ghosts for actually running, although the Ghost feels more comfortable.

Another shoe that feels much less comfortable but also feels faster is Saucony Endorphin Pro in regular width, sized up 1 size

Brooks has gone totally nuts on prices. The Ghost 14 is $140. Not terribly long ago they were $110. Yes, there's been some inflation, but not that much.

Hoka Clifton are my favorite and recommended training shoe.

Every shoe fits and feels everyone differently. That being said, Brooks are lame.