Brooks Ghost 15

Overall Grades And Reviews

9.2 Overall Grade
70 reviews

The "Toyota Camry of Shoes", this popular light-weight highly rated all-around trainer rates amazing well in durability and comfort while still getting high marks in value and cushioning.

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Shoe Comparison

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Brooks Ghost 15
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
9.5 oz. (men's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
7.3 oz. (men's), 6.2 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
35mm.
36mm.
43mm.
33mm.
Forefoot Height
23mm.
24mm.
39mm.
28mm.
Drop Height
12 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
5 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Engineered Sandwich Mesh upper, Accentuated Heel Pull Tab for, Slim Tongue
Shoe Released
Q4 2022
Q2 2024
Q3 2022
Q3 2021
MSRP
$140
$165
$125
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
9.2
8.6
9.0
8.8
Comfort
9.1
8.7
9.6
9.2
Cushioning
9.1
8.4
9.6
8.9
Durability
8.8
8.1
8.1
7.2
Appearance
8.2
8.2
7.8
8.6
Value
8.5
8.0
7.7
8.0

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    The Toyota Camry of Shoes

    50 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    8.0

    The Ghosts have been my primary shoe of choice for a long time. There is no area they either excel or lack in, they are just very solid all around. They also seem to be indestructible. Although I was a bigger fan of the older models, the Ghost 15's still hold true to what has made the Ghost line so good.

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    All-Around Greatness

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    This is a solid, down-to-earth training shoe, especially for someone like me whose gait / form is unstable enough that newer supershoe-like trainers cause mechanical problems. I wish it were a little less expensive, but it is very durable, very comfortable and available in many colors so I can always find one I fancy. I've used my Brooks Ghosts to walk in after about 400-500 miles of running, and they last for a couple years (roughly 1000 miles) after that.

  • Not too bad shoe, I loved the lightweight speed I felt

    48 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    6.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    1.0
    Value
    7.0

    Me encanta tanto el zapato que no puedo describirlo correctamente sin sonar parcial. Sienten que te hace sentir como si fueras Usaim Boly (si eres negro). Esa respuesta que puedes lograr si, a diferencia de cualquier cosa que sentĂ­

  • Great shoe

    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    My last pair of Brooks ghosts lasted me 450 miles of constant training, both on the track, and on the trail. It’s a great shoe that does great on all manners of surfaces, and I have used them to bring myself from last place on the team, to top 20. 9.5/10.

  • Work the best for me

    60 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    9.0

    Over 200 lbs. they work the best for me. 

  • cush

    25 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    First Brooks Ghost; I had previously worn the Adrenaline and I typically wear other neutral cushioned shoes. It feels noticeably soft, padded all around, and well-cushioned.

  • Most comfortable shoe I have ran in

    30 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    I have had multiple ankle surgeries and am just coming back into running after a 5-ish year hiatus. I tried this shoe (and a host of others) at a running store and the moment I slipped these on, I knew they were golden. I have extremely high arches and ankle problems from the aforementioned surgeries and my feet feel excellent in these. There was essentially no break in period, they felt perfect right out of the box. Would highly recommend this shoe.

  • Best overall trainer

    55 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    9.0

    Comfortable, affordable, all around trainer. Good for easy days and strides.

  • Reliable, Not Great

    25 miles per week, neutral pronator
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    7.0

    Ghosts just seem to work for me as far as fitting my foot and comfort wise.  I wish they would last a little longer.  That's my biggest issue with them.  

  • good shoe

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0

    solid shoe , good cushioning, needs to last longer