Great review. I had foot surgery 4 years ago. I went back to doctor because I had pain from surgery. In a pair of Nike basketball shoes. He told me throw them away and buy Brooks NOW. Which is what he was wearing. When I slid on a pair I couldn't believe how comfy and awesome they are. I've never looked back. No pain either Great shoes.
@@RunMoore They are a perfect fit. I'm wearing the Ghost 14 right now. $130 is a no brainer. No better shoe in my eyes. Its insane the second you slide your foot into these how comfy they are. I went a week without my ghost 13s and realized how bad all other shoes are.
Funny I just turned 50 last week and I bought these today, my first pair of Brooks. Training for my first 5k. First I got the Hokas Clifton 8 but the middle of the shoe felt tight it was hurting I tried the wider size but was too loose so I returned them for Ghost 14 they felt much better. Will test them tomorrow on my run. Hoping they do well and hold up since I’m a big guy 6’3 205 lbs.
i have that issue toe going through the top i like these because there great for my wide feet and with arthritis and fusion i find theses are more comfortable another good video
Another great video! Also nice to hear about how they are trying to go carbon neutral with packaging in the near future. Thanks for the industry insights
Love your videos. Unrelated, I was scrolling down the RU-vid summary for shoe reviews and I noticed how good your head looked. I am a bald guy also, how did you get your head shaved so well in this video? Had to be a pro-barber.., right?
The amount of cushion is comparable between those two shoes. The Waverider has a slightly wider toebox than the Ghost, as Brooks tend to be cut a little narrow.
Well.. a few things / recommendations. 1) please keep rotating the shoe in all angles so one can appreciate its design and shape etc. Seeing mostly from the side it doesn’t help much. 2) Perhaps some closeups of the shoe from different angles as you show it to the camera would be helpful.. and 3) Your website doesn’t have all the sizes.. so as much as I wished I could order it from you with your discount, I ended up buying it from Brooks site directly. (e.g. 10.5 / 2E)
Unfortunately, the stock Brooks has is not the same as what small businesses have access to. Everything we have on our site is what we are physically able to get.
So for example I work retail so I work on concrete 8 hours a day up-and-down up and down up-and-down aisles and the store is pretty big so I do a lot of walking so would the the ghost 14 be a good shoe for that i have the ghost transmit 3's now and they've been pretty good for me
Question, on my feet all day just purchased the “ Salomon speedcross gortex trail running shoe.. did I mess up? Should of have gone to the brooks or will these be comfortable enough and not damaging to knees n back?
hi, thanks for your videos , really interesting brands. may I ask for the best shoes that offer confort for working long day as nurse which model can you suggest ?
Thanks for the video! I have an older pair of Ghost 10 which I love. Great cushioning but also a good sense of the ground. I wear them exclusively for playing golf. Which Hoka model would give me the same profile? I do have a narrow foot.
Hoka is generally wider cut and much higher stack height than Brooks shoes, so there isn't really an option that would be as low to the ground or as narrow as the Ghost, but the closest would likely be the Hoka Mach.
@@stevenolmstead Mizuno and Asics are going to be the closest to Brooks in terms of width, both the Mizuno Wave Rider and the Asics Cumulus are similar models to the Brooks Ghost.
Hi, I just got the rebel v2 but felt super unstable on my right foot I have slight pronation and made me feel like I needed to forefoot strike very awkward for me on the treadmill, would these be good for me? I use Mach 4, wave rider 25, NB 860 and gt 2000 ASICS
A couple of years ago I got Hoka Clifton 5. Started out great but about 6 months in I was taking a beginners running class and the arch of the shoe became firm and starting digging into my arch and I started experiencing numbness. Had to stop wearing them. My mom had just bought Altra Torin 4.5 and they worked so well. Been wearing them ever since for my runs and no issues. They’re however pretty worn and there’s a hole in my toe area. I went into my local store to purchase another pair but they now the Altra Torin 5 and they don’t feel the same. I was pretty set to try the Brooks Ghost 14 but after seeing someone ask if this is a good shoe for flat fleet (I have flat feet not completely but almost) and seeing your response that it may not be now I’m back to the drawing board. Would love your opinion on what I could try. I am leaving for basic training for the Air Force next month and now I’m kind of crunched for time to break in shoes. After being let down from the new Altras I don’t know what to do!
I've been running in Nike Vomeros for the past 4 years now. I'm currently in the Vomero 15s and although really plush, stable and provide loads of grip, I find them too soft and unresponsive. I've run many halves and training for my 1st Marathon then Comrades Marathon in 2022. Other than the Brooks Ghost 14, what other neutral shoes would you suggest that provide the same levels of comfort, stability and grip but are more responsive?
@@RunMoore Great thank you. I've been studying the New Balance 880 as well as the Saucony Triumph 18 & 19. The latter seems a great option from what I can see. Thanks for your excellent reviews, really enjoy them.
Hi. I’ve just purchased these today - although I was torn between these and the Altra Torin 4 which felt like a quicker shoe. The Ghost felt a bit softer and more dependable - what are your thoughts and the Altra Torin?
Both are great shoes, you can't go wrong with either! You're right, the Ghost is softer while the Torin is a little more bouncy and responsive. We are huge fans of Altras here at Run Moore, so we love the Torin. The main differences will be the cushion difference as well as the Torin being wider and having no heel elevation as the Ghost does.
Hi Steve! Switched shoes recently and started having pain on my right leg.on the right side of knee. That same leg but on the right side of my foot is sore after my 10k run. What should would you recommend? A neutral shoe or ?
That depends on both your previous and new models of shoes. If you switched from neutral to stability shoes and started experiencing knee pain, that indicates you do not need the stability and it is overcorrecting your gait and causing an imbalance. In that case, it would be smart to go back to a neutral shoe. If you switched from a stability shoe to neutral before experiencing knee pain, you would want to go back to a stability shoe as it indicates you need the stability to keep your knees aligned.
The Ghost 14 can work for anything mile to a marathon. One caveat would be if you think you'll be running for more than 4 hours, you might want something with a little more cushion, like the Glycerin 20. For anything longer than 50K, you might want a shoe with a little more cushion.
Hi Steve I have been using Ghost for about 4 years now. Recently having issues with heel spurs, would you still recommend these? Tried Waverider did not work for me. Appreciate your response.
We are not doctors, (so take our advice with a grain of salt), but generally, heel spur pain is alleviated with more cushion and arch support. If you like Brooks, some good options that offer more cushion and support are the Adrenaline GTS and the Glycerin GTS.
The Ghost 14 is the newer version of the Ghost 13. Brooks makes new updates and modifications with the new generations. So both are similar, but the 14 is the current model. Either would be good for walking or standing all day!
Hello! Do you think this shoe would be good for me with knee issues? I am not a runner but do general aerobic workouts like zumba, circuit training, dance classes, etc. Thank you!
The ghost has a firm cushion that makes it ideal for different cross-training and side-to-side movements. If you are looking for something with more stability, to compensate for supination and pronation, then I would check out the adrenaline! It is a similar model to the ghost but has guide rail technology built into the midsole.
We have found Saucony midsoles to break down relatively quickly and find both the Ghost and Waverider to be better options. Choosing between these two is a personal preference. The Ghost is a softer ride but the Waverider has a springy heel waveplate that makes for a bouncier shoe.
Awesome review, thanks for the info! I'm a treadmill runner, started about a year ago, and have been using Mizuno's Wave Rider and Wave Horizon, but I want to try something new. Is the Ghost 14 something you would recommend for treadmill? I'm open to any other suggestions as well. Thanks!
If you like the Wave Rider, the Ghost should be a good option as well. LIke the Rider, it is a nice and light neutral trainer with enough cushion to handle daily training.
Is this shoe good for someone who walk on concrete floor 8 hours a day at work? Is there a GTX version coming out? Would like to get it for all year wear.
For long-distance walking and long periods of standing I would recommend bumping up to the Brooks Glycerin, which is essentially a high cushion version of the Ghost.
Im 185lbs 5”10.5 (5”11 for the ladies 😜) I get little pain on the lower part of the knee and sometimes in the hip (all on my right side). Is this a good shoes for me , if not, then Can you please suggest me some good shoes I want to do run 3-4 mile everyday at medium pace.
Without knowing how your gait is (i.e. whether you pronate or not), I cannot be positive if this shoe is the right fit for you, but based on your knee pain, it seems like you might need a little more support than the Ghost, possibly the Brooks Adrenaline.
It depends on the source of your knee pain. A lot of people with knee pain tend to need a little extra stability to lift their arches. It could also be a matter of just needing more cushion. In either scenario, there are better Brooks options out there for knee pain. The Adrenaline provides stability and the Glycerin is a higher cushion version of the Ghost.
Hi Steve, could you kindly answer a quick one for me. I live in Germany and we have a shoe available here called the Addiction GTS. It's not clear to me where it fits in the line up. Could you help please? Thank you!
Hi Mathew, the Addiction GTS is essentially a walking version of the Brooks Beast. It is a max cushion max stability shoe that is relatively heavy and comes in leather, velcro strap, and regular. It is a great supportive walking shoe and is very popular with older customers.
Hate the fact that their width's are a scam, the widths do not actually change the width but the volume of the boot upper, the width of the sole doesn't increase sadly.
@@RunMoore Well it is the width of the midfoot in the 32 other brands I have in running shoes, dress shoes and boots so no that is not the case in general and also doesnt make sense at all, the width of the toebox doesnt change anything, your foot just stands outside the sole and the shoe becomes unwearable
Brooks are good shoes but I have 4E extra wide feet, they give you no choice on styles they give you three old colors solid black a light color and a black with gold we Would like more choices I like the black with a blue bottom I like the black with the lime color Brooks will not make them in extrawide I have emailed them a lot of times they give BS account of why they don’t make them
That depends on your cushion and sizing preferences. The Ghost is a little firmer whereas the Clifton is plusher/softer. Additionally, the Ghost tends to run more narrow than the Clifton.
@@JuniorDoug1982 We have found Hokas toebox to be much more forgiving than Brooks in the past. I wouldn't say the Ghost is super narrow but certainly a more narrow feel than the Clifton.
