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Brooks Ghost 16
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Brooks Ghost 16

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.8 Overall Grade
36 reviews
Trainer

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Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

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Shoe Comparison

Shoe comparison
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16 GTX
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Brooks Ghost 16
This Shoe
Brooks Ghost 16 GTX
Newer Version
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
Top Rated Trainer For Sale
HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.5 oz. (men's), 8.2 oz. (women's)
10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
36mm.
43mm.
40mm.
Forefoot Height
24mm.
39mm.
35mm.
Drop Height
12 mm.
4 mm.
5 mm.
Upper material
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Breathable Engineered Knit Upper, Gusseted Tongue, Reinforced Eyestays
Shoe Released
Q2 2024
Q3 2024
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$165
$145
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.8
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.9
9.6
9.4
Cushioning
8.7
9.8
9.5
Durability
8.6
8.4
8.0
Appearance
8.1
7.9
8.5
Value
8.2
7.7
7.9

Reader Reviews

  • Quality shoes, affordable

    40 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    As someone consistently running 35-40 miles/week and who has tried many different shoes, Brooks Ghosts are the only shoe that I have completely avoided injury in. I am prone to foot, shin, and knee problems, and have tried many different shoes to help with this. These shoes, paired with insoles have helped me avoid injury and train more effectively.

  • Great shoe.

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

    Very comfortable. Just the right amount of cushioning and support. I used to run in the Glycerin but switched to the Ghost about 5 years ago.

  • Just what I was looking for!

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    Excellent shoe 

  • best shoe i have ever ran in. Just very ugly.

    45 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    3.0
    Value
    8.0

    These shoes are the actual best if it wasn't for their ugly colorway.

  • Toe Box Changed

    15 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    6.0
    Comfort
    5.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    7.0

    The size and/or shape of the toe box has changed. It doesn't fit the same as previous Ghost models. Now my big toes rub and feel cramped. I'm not sure if the width or the length has changed.

    If it fit better, I would probably like it a lot more. I'm a fan of Ghost 15 and earlier.

  • Best Shoe I’ve Had in a LONG Time

    15 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    Used to run pretty fast/a ton of miles way back when and fell in love with a discontinued saucony model. Ran in college and trained in Nike Pegasus for years to my detriment and had to take significant time off to heal. These are the only shoes I’ve tried that kind of make me feel like a runner again! 

  • Brooks Ghost 16 Review

    15 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    6.0

    Cut small but very good shoe

  • Brooks Nailed It Again

    Neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    I am a Ghost purist. It is all that I have trained and raced in for my past 50 or so marathons (168 total). The 16 fits me perfect and has sufficient cushioning (I’m over 200 lbs), but not too much. I have no reason to try any other shoe. The Ghost is, and always has been, a perfect running shoe for me.

  • I've run in the Ghost for years and love it

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

    It keeps me fast and injury free

  • Best shoe I've ever had

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

    Fits great, wears well and looks good