This is my first pair of Brooks I have ever bought. That being said I did a lot of reviews for a good neutral shoe and decided to go with the Ghost 11 (bonus they were in my favorite colors), but these shoes unpackaging was slowly making me upset.
Positives
The delivery was very quick.
The colors are awesome.
The shoes seem to be comfortable (no run yet, to cold).
Price good for a very solid reviewed shoe.
Negatives
The shoe box was destroyed (see photo) that was the first thing I noticed and started hoping I didn’t get shoes someone used already. I like to keep the shoe boxes to keep my shoes in this will not happen with this pair of shoes.
The shoes were tied up and knotted! Again I was really not hoping for a hand me down pair of shoes spending 128$. They have been worn and you can tell on the heels the shoe was “foot forced” off. Aka someone was to lazy to untie and take off. You can even see the marks on the heels! You can also see the force stress marks in the cushioning on the outside of shoe as in someone already went for a run in them The shoes are a little larger then size 10.
All in all the shoes are nice and seem to be what I’m looking for, but I’m very dissatisfied with getting an already used pair of shoes that were just packaged up sent back by someone not checked and then sent to me. I’m hoping I get contacted by Brooks about this situation, cause there hasn’t been many reviews I read with this happening and sure enough I’m one of the few individuals that got the lucky draw. It’s the first of February and I got to get training and running for events coming up. So I’m gonna use my old not so friendly to the knees, shoes. I believe I became a new customer for Brooks, but this is unsatisfactory.
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Product Description
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| Ghost 11 | Glycerin 16 | Adrenaline GTS 19 | Launch 5 | Levitate 2 | |
| Support or Neutral? | Neutral | Neutral | Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Experience | Cushion - Level 2 of 3 | Cushion - Level 3 of 3 | Cushion - Level 2 of 3 | Energize - Level 1 of 3 | Energize - Level 3 of 3 |
| Experience Description | Soft and protective to cushion your every step | Soft and protective to cushion your every step | Soft and protective to cushion your every step | Responsive and springy to give lift to your every stride | Responsive and springy to give lift to your every stride |
| Midsole Drop | 12mm | 10mm | 12mm | 10mm | 8mm |
| Weight | 10.9oz / 309.0g | 10.6oz / 300.5g | 11oz / 311.8g | 9oz / 255.1g | 11.2oz / 317.5g |
| Recommended For | Long Distance, Cross Training, Treadmill, Road | Long Distance, Treadmill, Road | Long Distance, Treadmill, Road | Speed / Track, Cross Training, Treadmill, Road | Long Distance, Speed / Track, Cross Training, Treadmill, Road |
THE BROOKS FEELS KEEP YOU RUNNING HAPPY
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CUSHIONA Cushioned experience is soft and protective. Level 1 - Minimal Cushion - Recommended for the runner looking for a softer run without too much cushion. Level 2 - Medium Cushion - Recommended for the runner looking for a soft run with cushion. Level 3 - High Cushion -Recommended for the runner looking for a very soft and protective cushion. |
ENERGIZEA Energized experience is responsive and springy, adding extra lift to your stride! Level 1 - Minimal Energize - Recommended for the runner looking for minimal spring in their stride without feeling damp. Level 2 - Medium Energize - Recommended for the runner looking for a springy and responsive feeling stride. Level 3 - High Energize - Recommended for the runner looking for a very springy and responsive stride. |
CONNECTA Connected experience is lightweight and flexible to naturally feel your run! Level 1 - Minimal Connect - Recommended for more natural feeling run with a little cushion Level 2 - Medium Connect - Recommended for the runner looking for natural feeling run and lightweight shoe Level 3 - High Connect - Recommended for the runner looking to feel connected to every stride for a very natural feeling run |
Customer reviews
These shoes are amazing! Super comfy to run. I'm a big guy and these help with the impact from running on pavement. Only complain I have is that the toe box is a little loose and they run one size too large. I'm normally a 13 4E and that fits snug, but these had about an inch extra past my toe. I had to return them and get 12 4E and they fit perfect now. Still a little extra room in the toe box but it doesn't affect my running. Overall great shoes!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2019
Amazing shoes, Runs one size large
By Red Thorne on March 22, 2019
These shoes are amazing! Super comfy to run. I'm a big guy and these help with the impact from running on pavement. Only complain I have is that the toe box is a little loose and they run one size too large. I'm normally a 13 4E and that fits snug, but these had about an inch extra past my toe. I had to return them and get 12 4E and they fit perfect now. Still a little extra room in the toe box but it doesn't affect my running. Overall great shoes!
By Red Thorne on March 22, 2019
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anotherworld
Not for speed, more for long sessions. Comfortable. Size bigger than other brands
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2018
Not for speed, more for long sessions. Comfortable. Size bigger than other brands
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2018
Update04/03: ive used them for nursing in the hospital many hours standing/walking and the feet feels good after 12h shift. I'm still very happy with this ones.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2018
What I like : same comfort and size as my prev ones even they were diferent model
Im a 43 eu in normal shoes but with this brand im a size bigger. This works for every model so when I asked for the new ghost it respected the rule.
They feel exactly the same as my prev model but better, more comfort. Feels soft for longer time and doesnt weight much when wearing them.
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Eleuterio Lizzi
Gradita conferma!
Reviewed in Italy on October 12, 2018
Gradita conferma!
Reviewed in Italy on October 12, 2018
Uso Ghost ormai dalla 5. A prima vista (e dopo i primi km), questa versione appare ulteriormente migliorata rispetto alla 10. Si tratta di dettagli ma che, a dire della casa produttrice, dovrebbero rendere la scarpa ancor più performante e duratura.Reviewed in Italy on October 12, 2018
Mi riferisco in particolare al materiale utilizzato per la parte posteriore della suola, il DNA LOFT, che a detta della Brooks, dovrebbe migliorare l'ammortizzamento della scarpa e garantire maggiori chilometri con lo stesso confort. Vedremo.
In generale, la scarpa rinnova la sensazione di confort, morbidezza e giusto ammortizzamento già provate con la 10 e, mia personale sensazione, restituisce una migliore sensazione di contenimento e protezione del piede. Merito forse di leggere modifiche all'assemblaggio della tomaia.
Lacci e linguetta perfetti e comodissimi. Accollatura al piede imbottita come nell'ultima edizione. Calzata anch'essa in linea con il precedente modello. Peso di qualche grammo superiore (10-15 grammi in più il 43).
Estetica molto bella e rifiniture davvero pregevoli.
Concludendo, la Ghost 11 a parer mio si conferma una scarpa affidabile, confortevole, performante ed adatta ad un ampio numero di runners. Sia che si cerchi la scarpa comoda per gli allenamenti, sia che si cerchi una scarpa agile il giusto per le prime gare. Io non posso che suggerirne l'acquisto, spero solo che i prezzi non aumentino troppo nei prossimi anni...mi raccomando Brooks, non deluderci ;-)
AGGIORNAMENTO (dopo i primi 600 km). Pur avendo perso parte del suo potere ammortizzante e di rilancio, la scarpa fa ancora egregiamente il suo dovere e credo che altri 200-250 km li possa sopportare alla grande, senza scadere eccessivamente nelle prestazioni (il mio peso è 66 kg).
Calcolate che molte delle scarpe da running in commercio, dopo un tale chilometraggio, vedono già peggiorare di molto le loro performance e sono praticamente da sostituire. La suola, come da promesse Brooks, è ancora praticamente intatta, evidentemente i materiali utlizzati sono effettivamente più resistenti all'usura da sfregamento. Confermo la mia soddisfazione per questo acquisto e a breve ne ordinerò un altro paio, magari nei nuovi colori primavera-estate 2019. il vecchio paio ovviamente verrà utilizzato, ancora per anni, come scarpa "civile".
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cherubino
What kind of magic is this?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2018Mark Forkin
Not enough "bounce" for me.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2019Samuel S.
Great shoes, lasted >1000km
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2020Size: 9.5Color: Black/Silver/OrangeVerified Purchase
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