brooks Ghost are greatest trainer. change my mind

I am a peg guy, and I tried the ghost once. They felt like wearing weights compared to the peg

peg 35s messed up my Achilles/calf

though given they made 37 models and dont seem to be stopping anytime so they must do something right, just didnt work for me i guess

I only bought one pair and the traction on a rainy day was so bad it was like running in dress shoes.

I felt like they should have come with an OSHA warning.

If you posted this a few years ago, I'd have agreed. I feel like from the 10 on they've just gotten too chunky and clunky for me.

have you found something better since they got too clunky for you?

NB Zante pursuit, adidas boston, adidas adios 4 are all better trainers, to name a few.

Rhodium Nights wrote:

NB Zante pursuit, adidas boston, adidas adios 4 are all better trainers, to name a few.

those are all very different shoes than the ghosts as they are more on the racing flat side of the spectrum then the regular easy run daily mileage shoe the ghost is

g9 wrote:

If you posted this a few years ago, I'd have agreed. I feel like from the 10 on they've just gotten too chunky and clunky for me.

For many iterations (ghost 3-10) they worked. However with the 11s I began to develop some patella/tendon pain. The 12mm drop works for some but it feels so isolated that I believe it put uneven pressure contributing to pain. I moved to Pegasus 34, Glycerin and at 10mm drop they felt even, only being 2mm difference but may as well be 4-6mm.

Other Brooks that work Caldera 4(hoka crusher) Cascadia 14, and underrated Revel 4.

I started running in the Ghosts a few years ago, and would agree with you then.

But now I love the pegs. The cushioning seems to last longer, and it just feels less clunky and heavy to run in them.

don't listen to these haters who are probably all nike reps.

ghosts are the best shoes ever created. i have 13 pairs for training and casual use because i like to switch up the styles.

You know why they call them ghosts?

because your fast times disappear.

I agree. On my 3rd pair.

Ghosts are expensive.

For a shoe that you run a large portion of your miles in, I like to find something in the $30-$60 range. Ghosts are usually over $100, and I've never seen them below $80.

I got a pair of New Balance Fuel Cell Propel's for $35, and they're just fine. I can't believe that any shoe could be so good that I should pay an extra 200% for them.

Skechers Ride 8 (Ride 7 for the budget conscious). Light, cushioned and plenty responsive for everyday running. I use their Razor 3 Hyper for the track. Interested in trying the go run 7+ for tempos/road workouts but heard they run narrow.

Used to be a Brooks guy. Ran in the early Ghosts and whatever model it was that preceded it. But too clunky now and I like the “mid foot” strike if the Skechers in my old age

The ghosts in 4e are the only shoe I can find that fits my foot. I used to wear topo as well, but now I think they are too small. I was trying 11 4e ghosts and topo 11. Thinking about ordering some topo in 11.5.

Ghosts are the best trainer for me because they are the only one I found that fit my foot. Not racing anytime soon, but right now I'd probably do it in my trainers. If anybody can recommend a lighter, low drop shoe that fits the ghost x wide that'd be cool.

+1 After many, many years of running and trying all the major brands, I'm only loyal to comfort. If a shoe changes and doesn't work for me, I don't hesitate to switch. Right now, Ghosts are working well for me.

RunningNoob420 wrote:

Ghosts are the best trainer for me because they are the only one I found that fit my foot.

Where do you buy your $30-60 shoes?

I've never tried brooks because they are ridicuously expensive in the UK and I can't try them out like I can with nikes.

What about the asics cumulus?

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