Review of Brooks Women's Ghost 5 Running Shoes

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Let me say that I have a neutral gait and need cushioned shoes, and that I am a novice runner, only running 9 miles a week, at most. (Less in the summer when it's too hot and less when there is snow on the ground.) I tried these shoes on after the ASICS Gel-Nimbus was changed and no longer has much support or cushion to them. I have upgraded to the Gel-Kayano for work because I'm on my feet the whole day in a hospital lab and they offer a lot of cushion. While those are fine for work, I wanted something for running that would help me as a beginner runner to relieve some of the pain in my legs and feet while I run. These shoes have such a great solid base to them while being extremely lightweight. I run outside on a paved trail, and these shoes, in addition to Injinji toe socks, make me forget all about my feet while I'm running so I can focus on breathing and keeping a good running posture. I highly recommend them to any woman needing a neutral/cushioned running shoe.

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Shoes are so individual. Objectively, this is a good shoe. For me, it works. If you have a wide foot at the metacarpals, this will probably work. It's a neutral shoe, so it works with orthotics. Try them on. It's the only way to know.

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I am new to running. I run for routine exercise. I noticed that my soles hurt terribly when I ran, which was the major reason I would take a break. I was recommended this shoe based on my gait and my arch at bryn mawr running company. The moment I stepped into them I knew that they feel right. After my morning run, my soles don't hurt. they are amazing. Also, they are super cute.

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I had been running in Asics for years and never thought I'd give them up.

Then I tried Brooks Ghost.

I've been in love for four months.

As a neutral runner, I appreciate the roomy toebox. I also love the lack of excessive cushioning; there's just enough to protect my feet/gait when running on paved surfaces.

What I don't love is the arch, which rides too far up on my foot. I've remedied this by removing and replacing the inserts. Still, Brooks needs to take into consideration that not all runners will fit the pre-determined mold of their insoled arch.

That said, the Brooks Ghost is a great shoe for long distance running and marathon training. I put 14 miles on mine the first day.

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Right out of the box, these shoes fit my feet like a glove and did not require a "break in" period. It keeps my feet in good alignment and my knees and feet are not as painful after working out. Great shoe, will definitely look at buying other running shoes from Brooks.