We recommend avoiding washing machines and (especially) dryers, but you can hand wash your shoes. Here are some tips as well as a link to an article that goes in greater depth: 1. Brush the bottom of your shoes to remove as much mud and dirt as possible. 2. Remove the shoelaces. 3. Gently use a damp cloth or brush to clean the uppers. 4. Rinse with warm water. 5. Remove the insoles and clean and dry them separately. 6. Stuff your shoes with newspaper. This helps them maintain shape and decreases drying time. For more information, please take a look at this article: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/blog/gear-maintenance/how-to-clean-running-shoes.html

Are these good for plantar fascitis with a high arch?

Hi Chelsey. Plantar fasciitis can be tricky to solve with a single shoe as it can be quite different from person to person. Please also keep in mind that we're not doctors and any serious pain or injuries should be discussed with medical professionals. We recommend visiting a local running shop and having your gait and feet analyzed by a Fit Expert. They'll be able to recommend options accordingly. To find a shop near you, check out our Store Locator tool. https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/store-locator Also, the footbed and insoles of all of our shoes have the same arch height and arch support. Our shoe styles in our inventory are split into 2 sections, Neutral and Support. The support in running shoes is different than the support of insoles or orthotics. Our Support styles include our GuideRails technology, which supports your whole body in its natural stride while keeping excess movement in check. Insoles or orthotics give you support directly under the arch. Our sock-liners are removable so that you can input your own insole or orthotic to achieve personalized arch support.

Need a ghost shoe with support for my feet, legs and back. I have to wear these shoes on hard concrete in a warehouse lifting boxes all day need recommendations?

Hi Tammy! Our gear is designed with the run in mind, but all of our shoes can also be used for walking. We recommend checking out our Shoe Finder. It is a great resource that helps identify the perfect shoe for everyone. Click here to check it out: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/shoefinder If you have further questions about the quiz results, please feel free to reach out to us at https://support.brooksrunning.com/hc/en-us/requests/new or via phone at 1-855-427-6657, weekdays 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST. We look forward to hearing from you!

I just read a lot of the comments and reviews of the new Ghost 17. I will not try them, unfortunately. I LOVED Ghosts 11-15… particularly the 15’s…the 16’s came out and I am ashamed to say I bought the 16’s from several different stores hoping to get a fit like the 15’s… no luck… I have plantar fasciitis and perineal tendonitis in both ankles and the 15’s worked well with custom orthotics… no luck with the 16’s. Any chance with all the people who liked the 15’s to go back to that design and fit?? Whatever happemed to if it’s not broke??!!!

Hi Georgia, thanks for your questions and feedback! If you enjoyed the previous versions of the Ghost, we recommend trying the Trace 4 as the fit of the upper and cushion experience may feel similar to the Ghost 15 and previous versions. The Trace 4 is for runners who want reliable, distraction-free comfort they can come back to again and again. Key updates from the Trace 3 to the Trace 4 include DNA Loft v2 cushioning for lightweight softness and an adaptable ride. A new RoadTack rubber tread, made up of a mix of rubber and recycled silica, designed in a segmented crash pads plus sculpted grooves to help absorb impact.

Why can’t you make the cool Colors in narrow?

Thank you for reaching out to Brooks Running. I understand it is frustrating to not have the colors available that you prefer, and I am more than happy to pass along your feedback to our footwear team for future models. While we would love to be able to produce more colors in all widths across our brand, our shoes are produced on a large scale and the current manufacturing process limits how many widths we're able to produce. Because neutral colors are our highest-selling colors across the board, these are typically what you will see in specialty widths. That being said, I know our current colorways are not what you prefer and we take our runner feedback seriously, so I will be sharing your comments with my teammates who need to see them. Advocates like you impact our processes, and we appreciate your willingness to share.

Can you provide advice/recommendations on keeping the shoe upper clean?

We recommend avoiding washing machines and (especially) dryers, but you can hand wash your shoes. Here are some tips as well as a link to an article that goes in greater depth: 1. Brush the bottom of your shoes to remove as much mud and dirt as possible. 2. Remove the shoelaces. 3. Gently use a damp cloth or brush to clean the uppers. 4. Rinse with warm water. 5. Remove the insoles and clean and dry them separately. 6. Stuff your shoes with newspaper. This helps them maintain shape and decreases drying time. For more information, please take a look at this article: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/blog/gear-maintenance/how-to-clean-running-shoes.html

What is meant by the 10mm drop?

Hi Sally. The 10mm drop is the height offset between the heel and the toe. Often times we'll refer to it as the heel-to-toe drop.

How do these compare to the Ghost 15 model? Those were a great fit for me - the 16s not so much.

Hey Alyssa, fit-wise, these are slightly roomier in width and roomier in depth as compared to the Ghost 16. If you liked the fit of the Ghost 15, you'll like the fit of the Ghost 17!

Can we get better colors please?

Hi Krista. More colors will be released throughout the year in the Ghost 17. Stay tuned.

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A longtime favorite, the women's Ghost 17 is back and better than ever. A new upper design delivers structure, while added cushioning in the heel and forefoot provides feel-good comfort.

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Soft and dynamic cushioning

We added even more of our nitrogen-infused cushioning in the heel and forefoot — say hello to softness with every step.

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Enhanced design

New air mesh upper provides breathability and structure, plus a redesigned kickback collar.

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The updated midsole works with flex grooves in the outsole to promote heel-to-toe flow.

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