Brooks Men's Ghost 13 Neutral Running Shoe

I am 49yrs old, 6'4", 330# w/ 14w feet - so a big guy for sure. I have very high arches and resultantly achy feet. I have been searching my entire life to find comfortable shoes that actually fit my feet.The search was recently renewed upon a visit to the pediatrist who after an x-ray said, "wow, that's the biggest bone spur I have ever seen". That statement does not lift your spirits at all. So he gave me a cortisone shot (which was painful but awesome) and an arch support to wear. The arch support was okay, but still pain after long days.So back to the shoe review. I spent many hours searching for "high arch shoe" reviews on youtube. Several brands came up, but Brooks Ghost 13 just seemed to keep coming back to me. So the Amazon reviews were good and I decided to try it out. Came in within a couple days. Stuck them on the first time and it was "oh my" they fit and feel great! It was like stepping into a cloud. Next day at work was very active - probably 5hrs of straight walking and standing without a break. Then it dawned on me that my feet did not hurt. This was like first time with no pain in years - literally. I have had them going on a week now and I actually find myself wanting to run and I have no idea why. Must be the pedigree of the shoes. Time will tell how they hold up, but for now life is good again.Pros:The foot beds are wide for my oversized feet!The insole material is very nice and padded but still supportive - perfect combo!The high arch support actually supports my big arch.The padded heel cup lands your heel perfectly and softly.The outer mesh is very breathable and cool - great for summer.Cons:The tongue material is very soft and limber which makes it more difficult to slip on - which is my normal way. Now must tie them daily - which I should do anyway - I guess.No pull tab at heel to pull them on.Mesh outers - I suspect they will snag and tear easily - not confirmed but suspected.Breathable mesh outers - may be cold on feet in winter - again a suspicion not confirmed.

I am an older runner, who runs 100 a month. Brooks is a great shoe if you are a 'neutral', runner. That means you have a basic stride with litter over or under pronation. (Your foot rolls one way or the other as you run.) Everyone does a little bit - if your running stroke rolls a lot you might need a shoe built for that. (A trip to a good running store and they can help.)I used to save money on hoes. There were two problems with that. I had significantly more injuries. And the cheaper shoes wore out faster.I like the Brooks Ghost for several reasons.It does not have a tight toebox.The cushioning is good and feels comfortable.They hold up as well as any quality running shoe.Good traction for basic running.Nice upper, and holds up well.I do admit that I have a bias. When I think of THE popular brand it just seems to me that the ultra-rich shoe endorsement money for pro-athletes makes me wonder how much of the cost of the shoe goes to the endorsement. So if I pay the same price as my Brooks as for the shoe with the big endorsements it makes me think I may be getting a shoe with more money spent on the actual shoe.I don't know that's true. But it makes sense to me. BTW - I have no connection with Brooks. I'm just an experienced runner who is sharing my experience and thoughts.

If you have been looking for a wide-enough, comfortable shoe since Keen changed their lasts, look no further!This is five-star quality fit, comfort, and quality. After a very long search, this shoe seems to be the only good replacement.Now you can stand on your feet and walk several blocks again.

These are my second pair of Ghosts. I had the 12s before getting these and put 350 miles on them. Yes, these do run smaller than the 12s, but not as much as some of the other reviews on here seem to imply. I actually ended up getting the same size as the 12s and noticed they fit just a bit more snugly, but for me that was an improvement. For some, a half size up may be helpful. As far as the support and fit, I find them to be very similar to the 12s. These are a cushioned, neutral shoe. Some people may need different support in a shoe and yes, there are likely small differences between the 12s and the 13s that may be enough to make them feel different to certain people. I didn't find a noticeable difference, however. The quality on these is on-par with what I've come to expect from Brooks. If your pair falls apart after a couple runs, you likely got a counterfeit pair due to the giant Amazon mixing bowl of products.

These are great shoes, extremely comfortable. I wear 12 wides so I am limited to brands and available sizes. Very comfortable to run in and the support and look of the shoes are very good. The only thing I am disappointed in is the wear and tear. They do not hold up as long as other shoes I am used to buying. I have had the tread completely separate off of the shoe the last two pairs I bought. There was plenty of tread left on the bottoms but the entire bottom of the shoe came unglued near the front and would flap around… I have still bought more and am on my 4th pair of Ghosts but it is something to consider. That being said I would give these shoes a 3.5/4 stars…

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The media could not be loaded.  The shoes have torn within 6 months of use. It is not something a customer would expect after paying this much for a shoe.

No complaints. Fits great, consistent with previous ghost models, and what feels like decent lacing improvements. Great cushioning and comfort.

No way I give the shoes more than one star. I returned the shoes... Cannot understand why there are so many good reviews online.

Excellent choice. Probably the best fitting sport shoes I ever had.