Runner's World Int'l Editor's Choice Dec '10

Women's Ghost 3

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No tricks, just a treat. Runner's World deemed The Ghost 3 "Editor's Choice" in its Fall 2010 Shoe Guide in the September issue.


The new Ghost 3 is a thriller—day or night. Friendly to a variety of runners across the neutral spectrum, this shoe delivers bounce and balance thanks to generous cushioning and inherent stability. Now available in widths, the eye-catching Ghost 3 is topped off with an upper that envelops the foot for a fit that feels custom. One run and you'll become a believer.


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Ghost 3
 
4.3

(based on 62 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (38)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (53)
  • Breathable (42)
  • Cushions impact (40)
  • Lightweight (39)
  • Arch support (35)

Cons

  • Heavy (5)
  • Wears out quickly (5)
  • Poor cushioning (4)
  • Uncomfortable (4)
  • Narrow / tight (3)

Best Uses

  • Road running (24)
  • Gym (13)
  • Distance / endurance (11)
  • Walking (9)
  • Dry conditions (6)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      85% 

      (53 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      90% 

      (55 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • Average arch (46), High arch (13)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (30), Gym rat (16), Casual/ recreational (11)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (47), Yes (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

LOVE the GHOST 3!!

I've been in the new Ghost 3 for just over a month now and absolutely LOVE them!! I've worn the Brooks Adrenaline GTS for many years and still love them and I also wear ...Read complete review

I've been in the new Ghost 3 for just over a month now and absolutely LOVE them!! I've worn the Brooks Adrenaline GTS for many years and still love them and I also wear the Launch for shorter races. The Ghost 3 has a great toe box, comfortable, and is responsive to endurance training and fast repeats at the track. I highly recommend the new Ghost 3!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

I want the old toe-box back

I have had two pairs of the Ghost 2's and loved how light-weight and supportive they were. In fact, my only complaint with the Ghost 2's was that they wore out very ...Read complete review

I have had two pairs of the Ghost 2's and loved how light-weight and supportive they were. In fact, my only complaint with the Ghost 2's was that they wore out very quickly, and I found myself replacing them every 2 months b/c the cushioning was spent. So, I was super-excited to see that the Ghost 3's have a similar bottom to the Glycerin's, which are super-cushy. When I got the Ghost 3's and tried them on, I was really disappointed that the whole toe-box shape of the shoe had been changed. The new shape caused there to be way too much fabric above my toe's and the shoe felt too wide across the toe-box, but not anywhere else on the shoe. For some reason, it made the shoe on my smaller foot seem way too big even with my inserts. I think that whenever the Ghost 4's come out, they would be perfect if you kept the new bottoms, the same arch support, and the light-weightness (sp?), but went back to the original shape of the toe-box. I think when you started to offer these shoes in several widths that the B width became too wide.

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1.0

Breakdown Quickly

By amnixo25

from michigan

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

  • Road Running

Comments about Ghost 3:

These shoes were purchased for me shortly before I started run camp in February. I have probably put 400 miles on them total and they have already broken down. They lasted a total of three months max. I noticed in April that the backs were breaking down and they would not stay tied. I ran my first half this last weekend with them and afterwards my feet were screaming, which is unusual. I am not inclined to purchase another pair of brooks shoes.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Arch Type:
  • Average Arch
  • Was this a gift?:
  • Yes
 
4.0

Excellent running shoe

By kim

from Charlottesville, Va

About Me Gym Rat

Pros

  • Breathable
  • Comfortable
  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Poor Cushioning

Best Uses

  • Road Running

Comments about Ghost 3:

Brooks is the only running shoe I have found that has a long life and dosen't make my feet hurt. With other brands, it's either sore feet or short shoe life. I love my Brooks!

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width
  • Arch Type:
  • High Arch
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No
 
5.0

awesome!

By In-training

from Madison, Wi

About Me Gym Rat

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Cushions Impact
  • Good Traction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Road Running

    Comments about Ghost 3:

    Feels like running on air! Finally got fitted for an appropriate shoe (and I've been running since I was 7 yrs old)! All these new shoes have gel and plastic cushions that make me feel "flat footed" or extreme back pain; this is just a cushion of foam, no gimicks. And the sides go up enough to prevent my weak ankles from rolling (even with light trail running). Perfect for my neutral foot - Thanks Brooks!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • Average Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Would buy this again & again

    By Em

    from Arkansas

    About Me Gym Rat

    Pros

    • Comfortable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Gym

      Comments about Ghost 3:

      I bought a 1/2 size bigger than my "normal" size.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      I love this shoe!

      By jogwithastroller,nowbunniesaretherunners

      from Navarre, FL

      About Me Avid Athlete

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Durable
      • Fast
      • Good Arch Support
      • Good Traction
      • Just right for me

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Road Running

        Comments about Ghost 3:

        I absolutely love these shoes! After I purchased the first pair, I went back and purchased 2 more. I am just bummed, I didn't purchase 4 or 5 more pairs, because now I can't purchase this shoe in my size anywhere! I am stuck without my shoes! It always happens like this! I hope, I like the Ghost 4 as much!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        1.0

        The Ghost 3

        By Carol the Chai Chick

        from San Diego, Ca

        About Me Avid Athlete

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Good Traction
        • Great with Jeans
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Wears Out Quickly

        Best Uses

        • With Orthotics/Inserts

        Comments about Ghost 3:

        After only 8 months the shoe seems to have lost its support. One spot on the tread came loose and I had to re-glue it down. It seems to have stretched out, also, and the tread seems to have worn down on the forefoot sooner that it should have.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        5.0

        Love these shoes

        By Dorth

        from Scottsdale, Az

        About Me Gym Rat

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Attractive
        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Good Traction
        • Great with Jeans
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Wet Conditions

          Comments about Ghost 3:

          I do not run but I do go to the gym daily and do a lot of walking. These shoes are very light and breathe. They look good and feel like I have worn them forever. I wear a 9.5 AA so can't wear just any ole shoe. I am very anxious to see how they wear over the next year or two. Right now, I love them.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I love this shoe...

          By ash

          from USA

          About Me Gym Rat

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Cushions Impact
          • Durable
          • Fast
          • Good Arch Support
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Been replaced by Ghost 4

          Best Uses

          • Road Running

          Comments about Ghost 3:

          This shoe has good arch support and feels good on my feet.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • High Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great shoes

          By debwasdin

          from Georgia

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Traction
          • Great with Jeans

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Pavement

            Comments about Ghost 3:

            I bought these for my granddaughter. She plays tennis and says that these shoes are great.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes
             
            3.0

            Not the same as the Ghost 2 :(

            By bicyclegoddess

            from Iowa City, IA

            About Me Avid Athlete

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Good Traction
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Wears Out Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Pavement

            Comments about Ghost 3:

            I run regularly, about 4 miles at a time, 4 days a week. I've done so mostly for the last 16 years.

            I found the Ghost 2 a couple years ago and was delighted with the comfort and fit immediately out of the box, and ordered several (maybe 4!) additional pairs. I'm on my last pair, and so had ordered the Ghost 3.

            I have a narrower foot, though usually am fine in a medium width, I got the Ghost 3 in a narrow. It was much wider than the old medium width. The insole also placed the arch slightly forward from my arch. But I discovered by pulling out my old insoles from the old shoes, the new Ghost 3s felt much better.

            Bottom line: the re-work of the shoe makes it fit and feel completely different, and I realized again, I'll have to find a new running shoe. :( Sad.

            They are fine shoes, but not the same as the old Ghost versions.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels too wide
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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