rabbit.reviews
How strongly 10 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
- DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused midsole with 37mm heel stack absorbs serious impact
- Versatile enough to transition from walking to running
- Available in wide and extra-wide sizing (sizes 5, 13)
- 10mm heel drop may feel unstable for those with balance issues
- Some testers recommend sizing up a half size for toe room
- Higher price point than budget alternatives
“My Ghost 17s started to feel flat around 330 miles and I'm going to retire them at 350-360. I've had Ghosts going back to the 13 and they've all lasted 350-400 miles for me.”r/AskRunningShoeGeeks
Community experiences with the Brooks Ghost 17 reveal a shoe that divides longtime Ghost loyalists while winning over newcomers. Many users found the 17 a clear improvement over the polarizing 16, one walker noted the “thicker and better cushioned midsole”8 but was surprised to find it “fit narrower in the forefoot”8, forcing a width change that left their feet “swimming in the shoes for 500 miles”8. On durability, the consensus is consistent if unspectacular: one runner reported the Ghost 17s began to “feel flat around 330 miles”7, in line with previous Ghost models dating back to the 13. Perhaps the most striking split is between those for whom the “more responsive”9