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A lab-tested review that scores the Ghost 17 as Great for comfort, stability and durability.
Brooks Ghost 17
5 expert reviews#7 of 7 running shoesChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Brooks Ghost 17 has a critic score of 75 out of 100 from 5 professional reviews, including RunRepeat, Runner's World and The Run Testers. 3 of 5 recommend it, and scores range from 54 (Believe in the Run) to 89 (Runner's World). 1 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 4 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: comfort and cushioning (4 of 5); performance (3 of 5). It ranks #7 of the 7 running shoes we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for beginners
Our verdict
5 professional reviewers tested the Brooks Ghost 17, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance.
The catch: The ride is dull, with little energy return.
Critic agreement: Low
Scores run from 54 to 891 printed scores, 4 estimated
4 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Brooks Ghost 17?
Runner's World89est.
Wear-testers and the writer found the Ghost 17 a reliably comfortable daily trainer with extra cushioning, and a good pick for beginners.
The Run Testers79est.
The Brooks Ghost 17 is a reliable, comfortable, and stable daily trainer that offers a consistent ride.
RTINGS.com71est.
A lab-tested review finding a very stable, true-to-size daily trainer for easy miles and walking.
Believe in the Run54est.
The Brooks Ghost 17 is a reliable, everyday trainer that offers a comfortable and durable ride.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Comfort and cushioning4 of 5
Performance3 of 5
Build quality2 of 5
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Is the Brooks Ghost 17 worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 5 recommend it. The ride is dull, with little energy return.
Do critics agree about the Brooks Ghost 17?
Agreement is low: scores range from 54 (Believe in the Run) to 89 (Runner's World), a spread of 35 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What is the best alternative to the Brooks Ghost 17?
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 (critic score 89), best for faster paces.