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Updated 3 Nov 2026

Is the Brooks Ghost 17 worth it?

Yes — a no-surprises daily trainer.

It's well cushioned, very breathable and flexible, and it rolls smoothly from heel to toe, so it suits most easy runs and walking. It just works. The foam feels dated next to bouncier shoes, the toe box tapers, and it won't feel fast. The Ghost 18 is now out, so the 17 is often cheaper.

Brooks Ghost 17 running shoe
89%of 9 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
  • Smooth, cushioned ride
  • Very breathable
  • Flexible and easy to wear

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What owners say

Only a few verified owners so far, nearly all happy.

Good to know

  • The foam feels firmer and less lively than newer shoes.
  • The toe box tapers.
  • The Ghost 18 has replaced it; the 17 is often cheaper.

From 9 buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this

What they love

  • Good for runningMentioned a lot

What they complain about

Hardly any: just 1 of 9 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.

Get it if…

  • You want a safe, comfortable daily trainer.
  • You run in warm weather.
  • You walk a lot too.

Skip it if…

  • You want a bouncy, fun ride — get the Novablast 5.
  • You have wide feet.

More on the Ghost 17

How we reached this verdict

RunRepeat's lab rated it 83/100: high shock absorption (140), 289 g, very breathable and flexible, with a tapered toe box and older-feeling foam. Believe in the Run's testers called it dependable and a little boring. We've found only a handful of verified owner reviews so far, nearly all happy.

We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.

Sources: RunRepeat: Brooks Ghost 17, Believe in the Run: Brooks Ghost 17, Brooks (specs), RunRepeat: ASICS Novablast 5, RunRepeat: Nike Vomero 18, RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, RunRepeat: HOKA Clifton 10, Believe in the Run: ASICS Novablast 5, Believe in the Run: Nike Vomero 18, Believe in the Run: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, manufacturer specifications.

Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide