Brooks Ghost 17
Exact average 79.0 · 4 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 81
Image: Brooks9 professional reviewers tested the Brooks Ghost 17, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance. Most common complaint: fit.
Reviewed by Run to the Finish, RunRepeat, RunningShoesGuru and 6 more
The catch: The ride is dull, with little energy return.
5 of these 9 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Run to the Finish
A dependable, durable daily trainer that now feels softer and more stable and is a clear improvement over the Ghost 16.
Read Run to the Finish review - 83RunRepeat
A lab-tested review that scores the Ghost 17 as Great for comfort, stability and durability.
Read RunRepeat review - 80RunningShoesGuru
The best Ghost yet, with softer cushioning, stable ride and premium upper, though heavier and priced too high for an EVA midsole.
Read RunningShoesGuru review - 70OutdoorGearLab
The reviewers see a dependable, firm and structured daily trainer with a familiar fit and durable build.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 89est.Runner's World
Wear-testers and the writer found the Ghost 17 a reliably comfortable daily trainer with extra cushioning, and a good pick for beginners.
Read Runner's World review - 83est.The Independent
Picked as the best road shoe for women, offering plush yet supportive cushioning that suits everyday miles and comes in four widths.
Read The Independent review - 83est.The Strategist
Listed among everyday trainers, with a staff writer calling it her go-to shoe for its roomy toebox that accommodates bunions.
Read The Strategist review - 79est.The Run Testers
The Brooks Ghost 17 is a reliable, comfortable, and stable daily trainer that offers a consistent ride.
Read The Run Testers review - 54est.Believe in the Run
The Brooks Ghost 17 is a reliable, everyday trainer that offers a comfortable and durable ride.
Read Believe in the Run review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
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- The Run Testers on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 79
- Believe in the Run on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 54
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Common questions
Is the Brooks Ghost 17 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 9 recommend it. The ride is dull, with little energy return.
Do critics agree about the Brooks Ghost 17?
Critics split: scores range from 54 (Believe in the Run) to 90 (Run to the Finish), a spread of 36 points across 9 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Brooks Ghost 17?
Fit (3 of 9 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Brooks Ghost 17?
The Hoka Skyflow (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.