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Runner's World Editor's Choice Sept '12

Women's Ghost 5

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Can you say THREE-peat? Like the Ghost 3 and 4, the Ghost 5 was deemed "Editor’s Choice" in Runner’s World’s Fall 2012 Shoe Guide in the September issue. Runner’s World described the Ghost 5 as "a versatile shoe that can handle whatever workouts you throw at it" and noting that the Ghost "remains fairly lightweight with a soft heel and relatively firm forefoot, which gives wearers a fast feel.” One wear tester said “I didn’t have that 'squishy' feeling I sometimes experience with cushioned shoes." Another said, "The Ghost 5 has excellent cushioning—cement feels like blacktop, blacktop feels like grass, grass feels like clouds! I was able to feel the ground just fine for a strong ride."

We say the Ghost 5 is so supremely smooth and impeccably balanced, it’s scary. We took the best of the award-winning Ghost 3 and 4 designs, built in new innovations, and then merged it all with striking colors and patterns. This shoe hits the sweet spot for a wide range of Neutral runners with a finely crafted Caterpillar Crash Pad and anatomical Brooks DNA.


> See the Men's Ghost 5


Love the Ghost but hate running in the rain? The Ghost GTX is also available. Everything you love about the Ghost, but with a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® membrane to keep your feet dry and comfortable. No more blaming it on the rain!

Product Reviews

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4.2

(based on 123 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (73)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (27)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (10)

84%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (106)
  • Cushions impact (100)
  • Lightweight (79)
  • Arch support (68)
  • Good traction (63)

Cons

  • Wears quickly (15)
  • Uncomfortable (7)
  • Poor arch support (5)
  • Heavy (4)
  • Narrow / tight (4)

Best Uses

  • Dry conditions (53)
  • Walking (53)
  • Distance / endurance (52)
  • Gym (47)
  • Trail running (19)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      93% 

      (111 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      94% 

      (113 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • Average arch (90), High arch (14), Low arch (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (61), Casual/ recreational (34), Gym rat (21), Rarely work out (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (113), Yes (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

This feels awesome but...

I exchanged out my Dyad 7's for this because the Dyad made my left foot go numb a bit after 11 minutes.

This is much more comfy but I had...Read complete review

I exchanged out my Dyad 7's for this because the Dyad made my left foot go numb a bit after 11 minutes.

This is much more comfy but I had to go to a wide to accommodate for longer runs even though I measure as normal width. Ran in it for 20 minutes, felt a lot better than the Glycerin on my shins BUT because I had to go wider to allow for foot room I slipped a bit in them and the inside seam on the shoes (outter edge) kind of was uncomfortable where the sole meets the side of the shoe.

If you have narrow feet this would be perfect because you probably won't have to do wide.

Also please note I am a jogger on the front of the foot ( mid foot striker) as opposed to a full foot runner so this is why we had to give me more room in the shoe. If you run full foot this is a great shoe because the heel is super cushioned.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Bad Product

Used this shoe for two months and the top inside split apart! less than 120 miles on the shoe and Brooks tells me it is within their expected mileage. Then I was told that ...Read complete review

Used this shoe for two months and the top inside split apart! less than 120 miles on the shoe and Brooks tells me it is within their expected mileage. Then I was told that it was the way I was walking. Well after 18 years of walking 5 times a week for about 15-20 miles a week, you would think if I couldn't walk properly all the other brands would have had problems and I physically would also! I was told this was a great brand of shoe. Well, first pair of Brooks probably last pair of Brooks.

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5.0

These are the most comfortable sneakers!

By CT Traveler

from RI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Cushions Impact

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Walking

    I bought these for a trip to Disney World which involves a ton of walking. Each day that I wore these sneakers my feet did not get as fatigued as my other shoes. Thy are so comfortable and supportive. Now that I own Brooks Ghost sneakers I can't imagine buying any other brand.

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

    LOVE THESE

    By Orkilatrish

    from Vancouver, BC

    About Me Gym Rat

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Durable
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Pronation Control

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Dry Weather
      • Gym

      I am new to workout world, but it is amazing what a difference these shoes have made. I can walk/run longer and with less wear and tear on my body than ever before. I was fitted with these shoes at the Running Room in Victoria, BC and am so glad I went in! The hot pink felt a bit jarring at first, but now I feel pretty darn sassy in these things! Way to go Brooks!

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

      Great shoe

      By AJ

      from Phoenix, AZ

      About Me Gym Rat

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Durable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Wears Quickly

      Best Uses

      • Dry Weather
      • Trail Running
      • Walking
      • Wet Weather

      Love these shoes, they fit great and feel comfortable while running.

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

      Excellent

      By Laura

      from Albuquerque, New Mexico

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Durable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight
      • Pronation Control
      • Responsive

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Dry Weather
        • Endurance Training
        • Gym
        • Trail Running
        • Walking
        • Wet Weather
        • With Orthotics/Inserts
        • Work

        I use these sneakers for jogging and my feet feel good.

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

        I'll be taking them back.

        By JOB

        from Concord, NC

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Cushions Impact

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Loved the comfort, loved the fit. Hated when the "good traction" soles made me trip while running. I almost tripped a second time when that good traction stuck to a set of steps. I'll be sore for weeks. I'll never wear them again.

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

            Very comfortable and supportive!

            By Active mom of twins

            from Boston, Ma

            About Me Avid Athlete

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Good Arch Support
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Gym
              • Walking

              I need supportive, stable shoes with good arches. These are great--I have Brooks for both working out/weight lifting/running and for my regular every day walking shoes. 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)

               
              3.0

              Served me well but...

              By Louise

              from Lewisburg, PA

              About Me Gym Rat

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Cushions Impact
              • Good Arch Support
              • Good Traction
              • Pronation Control
              • Responsive

              Cons

              • Heavy
              • Ugly
              • Wears Quickly

              Best Uses

              • Dry Weather
              • Gym
              • Walking

              UGLY. PLEASE COME UP WITH BETTER COLORS BROOKS.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • High Arch
               
              5.0

              Love on first run!

              By Mom running away

              from Glenwood, Iowa

              About Me Gym Rat

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Cushions Impact
              • Durable
              • Good Arch Support
              • Good Traction
              • Lightweight
              • Pronation Control
              • Responsive

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Dry Weather
                • Endurance Training
                • Gym
                • Trail Running
                • Walking

                I am currently training for a half marathon and these shoes are amazing so far. I have no pain after long runs like I did when I ran in other brands.

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

                Great Shoe

                By zash19

                from Knoxville, TN

                About Me Avid Athlete

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Cushions Impact
                • Durable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Dry Weather
                  • Endurance Training

                  I started wearing these shoes when I first got into running. The old tennis shoes that I had were causing me pain as I increased my mileage. I couldn't be more satisfied with the Ghost once I purchased them. I had them for about 6 months and had put a lot of miles on them when I started having pain in my legs again. I knew it was time to purchase some new shoes. I decided to try something different and purchased a pair of Nike Pegasus. It only took me a week of wearing them, and I was back at the shoe store to exchange them for another pair of Brooks Ghost. I guess it's true what they say. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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

                  Love them

                  By MJ

                  from Flagstaff, AZ

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Cushions Impact
                  • Durable
                  • Good Arch Support
                  • Good Traction
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Wears Quickly

                  Best Uses

                  • Dry Weather
                  • With Orthotics/Inserts

                  I love these shoes. It took a few days but now I love them

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

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