Brooks Ghost 17

kofuzi finds the foam still has a little bit of firmness; overall it is a bit more firm than he prefers for a daily trainer.

kofuzi observes finally feeling some softness in the foam of the Ghost, which he finds a pleasant update.

Road To Trail finds that the Brooks Ghost 17 feels like a piece of wood.

Road To Trail describes the Brooks Ghost 17's midsole foam as 'nitro injected foam something' and calls it 'a brick'.

The Run Testers speculates that the Ghost 18 is 'not the most exciting ride' and describes it as a 'very classic traditional daily trainer with a high drop' and foam that is 'fairly firm by modern standards'.

FORDY RUNS finds the foam is on the firmer side but does break in over time.

EDDBUD finds the DNA Loft midsole on the Brooks Ghost 17 to be a little bit more consistent underfoot and there is a little bit more of it as well.

Doctors of Running finds the Ghost 17 has a 'far snappier midsole' than the Ghost 16.

Doctors of Running notes both Ghost 16 and Ghost 17 use DNA Loft v3, but the Ghost 17's midsole is bouncier.

Marathon Handbook concludes after testing that the Ghost 17 feels the same as prior Ghosts.

Marathon Handbook observes that many shoes now have fast foam and a rock forward, and they feel something is missing in the spring of the Ghost 17 by comparison.

A reviewer states that the Ghosts (including the Ghost 17) 'don't give me a lot' — they like a bit of softness, bounce, and energy return, but find the Ghosts lacking in those areas.

Doctors of Running finds the Ghost 17 is ironically the faster shoe and is 'way more aggressive, adding a performance edge' that was not in earlier Ghost models.

Doctors of Running finds the Ghost 17 is not super responsive like a Hyperion Max 3, but is much stiffer over the forefoot and makes for a much snappier shoe.

kofuzi finds the shoe very stable. As someone sensitive to stability elements in neutral shoes, he feels a lot happening under the arch.

kofuzi observes visual cues on the outsole (rubber under the arch into the medial heel) and foam sculpting that signal the area will be more firm and prevent ankle caving for over-pronators.

kofuzi finds the stability elements are not painful or overly obtrusive unlike prior Ghost years and some traditional stability shoes; they are present but not fighting him.

Doctors of Running says the Ghost 17 may be a stable neutral shoe because the midsole comes up along the medial heel, midfoot, and lateral heel and midfoot (sidewalls/topliner/bucket).

Doctors of Running finds the Ghost 17's midfoot is a 'teeny bit wider' with a little more coverage on the inner side, calling it 'borderline stable neutral'.

Doctors of Running reports being surprised at how well the Ghost 17 kept him going and states for someone with mild stability needs it has done really well while not being a full-on stability shoe.

Run Moore finds the Ghost feels more stable than it really is; the reviewer calls it a 'neutral stable boy' and says it feels substantial.

Run Moore finds the Ghost feels more dense underfoot with more substance, unlike a flimsy neutral shoe.

The Run Testers finds the Ghost 18 a stable neutral shoe, attributing stability to the firmer midsole foam, no cutouts, and no soft foam at the heel that would cause rocking inward.

A reviewer finds that the original Ghosts (including the Ghost 17) are very stable, very accessible, and very comfortable for plowing through miles, possibly for a beginner or general runner.

kofuzi states the stated weight is 10.1 oz (286 g), which he describes as heavy for daily trainers.

Doctors of Running observes that the Ghost 17 has gained weight compared to the Ghost 16.

Doctors of Running measured the Brooks Ghost 17 in size 10 at 300g (about 10.6 oz).

Marathon Handbook observes the Ghost 17 weighs slightly heavier than the Ghost 16, likely because the midsole gained a few millimeters of cushioning and the shoe got a slight boost in stack height.

kofuzi observes the main on-paper change from the Ghost 16 is the drop, now 10 mm instead of the 12 mm the Ghost had historically.

Doctors of Running states the Ghost 17 dropped the heel drop from previous versions.

Doctors of Running measures the Brooks Ghost 17 at 36mm heel, 26mm forefoot for a 10mm drop.

Doctors of Running states this is the first Ghost to have a 10mm drop to his knowledge.

Doctors of Running observes that the Brooks Ghost 17's 10mm drop feels lower than 10mm.

Doctors of Running states the Ghost 17 doesn't feel like a 10mm drop, partly because the heel transition is much smoother than any other Ghost he has run in.

Marathon Handbook notes Brooks reduced the heel-to-toe drop from 12mm to 10mm on the Ghost 17 to encourage a more natural stride.

The Brooks representative states that the Ghost 17 has a 10 mm offset.

kofuzi observes the outsole retains a double-thick layer of rubber, which the Ghost is known for giving tank-like durability.

FORDY RUNS predicts the outsole 'is going to last for about a million years' due to plenty of rubber placement.

The Run Testers observes the Ghost 18 has a thick, extensive RoadTac rubber outsole built for durability and reliable grip, and believes the outsole weight is a good trade-off for a daily trainer.

EDDBUD states the Brooks Ghost 17 is a good reliable workhorse if you like the Brooks shape and fit and want some more significant rubber on the outsole.

Marathon Handbook speculates that the extra foam in the Ghost 17's midsole might make it last even longer than the Ghost 16, which the reviewer estimates lasted about 1,000 km.

kofuzi states the Brooks Ghost 17 retails for $150, an inflated price he attributes to tariffs, and he is annoyed it costs more than the Ghost 16 at $140.

kofuzi states that the Brooks Ghost 17 can be found at retailers like Shoe Carnival for $109.

kofuzi considers $109 a fantastic price for what you get in the Brooks Ghost.

EDDBUD lists the Brooks Ghost 17 at 135 Earth credits.

Marathon Handbook rates the Ghost 17's value an 8.1 out of 10, citing its lack of super critical foam or fancy features allows it to remain relatively cheap.

FORDY RUNS speculates the Ghost needs to be priced as a budget daily trainer (around £100), similar to the Brooks Launch.

The Run Testers recommends that if someone is a big fan of the Ghost line, they should go and get the Ghost 17 in sales instead of the Ghost 18 because the Ghost 18 is so similar in ride feel and overall performance.

FORDY RUNS suggests buyers could probably get the Ghost 17 a lot cheaper right now, making that a sensible option.

The Brooks representative states the Ghost 17 price is $140.

Doctors of Running states the Ghost 17 is a 'totally different shoe' from the Ghost 16.

Doctors of Running finds the Ghost 17 has a 'far snappier midsole' than the Ghost 16.

Doctors of Running notes both Ghost 16 and Ghost 17 use DNA Loft v3, but the Ghost 17's midsole is bouncier.

kofuzi finds the new foam formulation (DNA Loft v3) feels like a very different experience from last year's shoe, despite the same name.

kofuzi observes finally feeling some softness in the foam of the Ghost, which he finds a pleasant update.

Marathon Handbook finds there is not much difference between the Ghost 16 and 17 on paper.

Marathon Handbook concludes after testing that the Ghost 17 feels the same as prior Ghosts.

kofuzi finds the shoe fits true to size in his usual running shoe size.

kofuzi describes the upper mesh as very stretchy and very comfortable; Brooks calls it an air mesh.

kofuzi finds the upper mesh flexible enough for runs, walking, or wearing to work.

EDDBUD states the Brooks Ghost 17 is a good reliable workhorse if you like the Brooks shape and fit and want some more significant rubber on the outsole.

Doctors of Running describes the Ghost 17 upper as 'much more performance' — lower volume, fitting a bit more snug, a 'tiny bit more narrow' compared to the Ghost 16, but it opens up once on.

Doctors of Running observes the Ghost 17 has a ton of heel collar padding, much more than the Ghost 16.

Doctors of Running experienced that the Ghost 17's heavy heel padding and stiffer heel counter put a lot of pressure on his heel and his sensitive Achilles insertion.

Doctors of Running states the Ghost 17's heel padding and counter broke in and gave him more room over time.

EDDBUD recommends the Brooks Ghost 17 as a slightly plusher option for beginner runners compared to the Puma Velocity Nitro 4.

EDDBUD recommends the Brooks Ghost 17 as a top draw option for a beginner runner.

A reviewer finds that the original Ghosts (including the Ghost 17) are very stable, very accessible, and very comfortable for plowing through miles, possibly for a beginner or general runner.

Marathon Handbook analogizes that people buy dependable products like Honda Civics instead of Cybertrucks, and many want running shoes that are safe, comfy, and dependable above all else.

Marathon Handbook suggests Brooks keeps making the original Ghost without much change because it is a dependable, unflashy product.

Marathon Handbook sees a big utility for the Brooks Ghost 17 in 2025, noting that max training shoes or super critical foams for easy runs are not for everyone.

Marathon Handbook states that if a runner does not like the size or flashiness of new shoes for daily runs, they can still rely on the Ghost series to deliver as it has for 17 years.

Run Moore recommends the Ghost as a starting spot shoe for someone going out a couple days a week, logging some miles, or hitting the treadmill.

Road To Trail finds that the Brooks Ghost 17 feels like a piece of wood.

Road To Trail describes the Brooks Ghost 17's midsole foam as 'nitro injected foam something' and calls it 'a brick'.

Road To Trail ranks the Brooks Ghost 17 as F tier, stating 'I think this is terrible'.

Road To Trail finds the Brooks Ghost 17 comfortable.