Ghost v17
Width options: standard, wide (Men's) / standard, wide (Women's)
Imported family signal
21 of 24 runners said this shoe fit true to size.
Fit Notes
True to size. One of the most consistent fits in running.
Sizing vs. popular reference shoes
| If you wear | Length | Width | Toebox | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 (Women's) 8 US100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8 US (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8-8 |
Asics Gel-Kayano 31 (Women's) 6100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 6 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 6-6 |
Asics Metaspeed Sky+ (Women's) 9, 2E100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9, 2E (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 92-92 |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 (Men's) 13100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 13 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 13-13 |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 (Women's) women's 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on women's 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
Brooks Ghost 17 (Men's) 13100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 13 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 13-13 |
Brooks Glycerin 20 (Men's) 9.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 9.5-9.5 |
Brooks Glycerin 21 (Women's) 8.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8.5-8.5 |
Hoka Arahi 6 (Women's) 8.5 wide100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 wide (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8.5-8.5 |
Hoka Bondi 8 (Women's) 6100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 6 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Roomy toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 6-6 |
Hoka Mach 5 (Women's) 8.5 wide100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 wide (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 8.5-8.5 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 13 (Women's) 9 2E100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 9 2E (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 92-92 |
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer 3 (Women's) 10100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 10-10 |
New Balance More 4 (Women's) 14 2E100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 14 2E (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 142-142 |
Nike Pegasus 40 (Women's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Snug toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
On Cloudsurfer Next (Women's) 6100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 6 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 6-6 |
Puma Deviate Nitro 2 (Women's) 7.5100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted). | True to size | True to width | Snug toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 7.5-7.5 |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 (Women's) 6.5UK100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 6.5UK (0.4 weighted). | Some go half size down | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 6.5-6.5 |
New Balance Fresh Foam 880 14 (Women's) 12 2E100% 1 of 1 runners landed on 12 2E (0.4 weighted). | Some go half size down | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 reportUS 122-122 |
Brooks Ghost 17 (Women's) unknown100% 1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Cramped toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 report |
Saucony Ride 17 (Women's) unknown100% 1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted). | True to size | Very narrow | Cramped toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 report |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 (Women's) unknown100% 1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.4 weighted). | Some go half size down | True to width | Good room | Early reportsEarly Based on 1 report |
Nike Pegasus 42 (Women's) unknown50%7.550% 1 of 2 runners landed on 7.5 (0.9 weighted). | True to size | Slightly wide | Roomy toebox | Early reportsEarly Based on 2 reportsUS 7.5-7.5 |
1 of 1 runners landed on 8 US (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 6 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9, 2E (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 13 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on women's 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 13 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 wide (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 6 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 8.5 wide (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 9 2E (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 10 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 14 2E (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 6 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 7.5 (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 6.5UK (0.4 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on 12 2E (0.4 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.5 weighted).
1 of 1 runners landed on unknown (0.4 weighted).
1 of 2 runners landed on 7.5 (0.9 weighted).
Community reports
Across the full report set, this many called the shoe true to size.
Reports with extra written context about what runners actually felt.
Signals for hotspots, blisters, or other pain points across the full report set.
| Came from | Bought | Verdict | Runner note | Issues | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brooks Ghost 17 (Men's) Size 13 | 13 | True to sizeTrue to width | true to size, fits wonderfully | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/llx2eq/sizing_of_brooks_hyperion_tempo_v_other_brooks/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Brooks Ghost 17 (Women's) Size 6 | unknown | True to sizeToo narrow | size 6 Ghost 12 too narrow, big toes rubbing causing bunion pain, planning to size up one width | [ambiguity: Commenter states intention to go up one width size but does not specify which width size they currently wear or which they will try] | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/gjsvlc/brooks_shoes_in_wider_sizes_how_big_is_the/] | Ankle rubbing | Mar 2026 |
Puma Deviate Nitro 2 (Women's) Size 6.5 | 7.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | one size up from Puma All Stars, which were too small and caused feet to fall asleep | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1bh5cwc/questions_about_running_shoes_fit/] | Blisters (heel)Ankle rubbing | Mar 2026 |
Nike Pegasus 40 (Women's) Size 7 | 7.5 | True to sizeTrue to width | snug fit preferred, half size up from Tanjun | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1bh5cwc/questions_about_running_shoes_fit/] | Blisters (heel)Ankle rubbing | Mar 2026 |
On Cloudsurfer Next (Women's) Size 6 | 6 | True to sizeToo narrow | Softer soles, feels like soft weight blanket. Heel keeps slipping off during running, making it unwearable for running. Issue likely due to narrow heel fit. | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/1bvykji/brooks_glycerin_21_brooks_ghost_max_on/] | Blisters (heel) | Mar 2026 |
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer 3 (Women's) Size 9.5 | 10 | True to sizeTrue to width | Went half size up from stability shoes to Ghost 12; still experiencing numbness | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/running/comments/fbhydl/new_to_running_unexpected_foot_problems/] | Other | Mar 2026 |
New Balance More 4 (Women's) Size 14 2E | 14 2E | True to sizeTrue to width | Shift 3 enjoyed more than Brooks Ghost Max (competing max cush low drop shoe) | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1dnhzy0/saucony_endorphin_shift_3_100_mile_review/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Asics Metaspeed Sky+ (Women's) Size 9, 2E | 9, 2E | True to sizeTrue to width | Ordered Ghost Max to replace Asics Gel Excite 9; cushion is good for heavier runner | [ambiguity: Commenter states they ordered Ghost Max but hasn't run in it yet; only tried on. Size 9, 2E not available so ordering to test fit.] | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/17zy6v1/brooks_ghost_max_or_ghost_15/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 (Women's) Size 6.5UK | 6.5UK | Slightly longTrue to width | Ghost Max might actually be a tad bit long | [ambiguity: [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1abdcuv/how_do_the_new_balance_880v12_fit/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 (Women's) Size 6 | unknown | Slightly longTrue to width | Both shoes run large, but Brooks Ghost especially runs large | [ambiguity: Commenter tried both shoes on but only explicitly stated women's size 6 for Nimbus 23. Ghost 14 size not stated, but context indicates same foot/size range.] | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/uhfc0a/brooks_ghostglycerin_vs_asics_gelcumulusgelnimbus/] | No issues | Mar 2026 |
true to size, fits wonderfully | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/llx2eq/sizing_of_brooks_hyperion_tempo_v_other_brooks/]
size 6 Ghost 12 too narrow, big toes rubbing causing bunion pain, planning to size up one width | [ambiguity: Commenter states intention to go up one width size but does not specify which width size they currently wear or which they will try] | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/gjsvlc/brooks_shoes_in_wider_sizes_how_big_is_the/]
one size up from Puma All Stars, which were too small and caused feet to fall asleep | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1bh5cwc/questions_about_running_shoes_fit/]
snug fit preferred, half size up from Tanjun | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1bh5cwc/questions_about_running_shoes_fit/]
Softer soles, feels like soft weight blanket. Heel keeps slipping off during running, making it unwearable for running. Issue likely due to narrow heel fit. | [gender: female/explicit] | [source: /r/running/comments/1bvykji/brooks_glycerin_21_brooks_ghost_max_on/]
Went half size up from stability shoes to Ghost 12; still experiencing numbness | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/running/comments/fbhydl/new_to_running_unexpected_foot_problems/]
Shift 3 enjoyed more than Brooks Ghost Max (competing max cush low drop shoe) | [gender: male/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1dnhzy0/saucony_endorphin_shift_3_100_mile_review/]
Ordered Ghost Max to replace Asics Gel Excite 9; cushion is good for heavier runner | [ambiguity: Commenter states they ordered Ghost Max but hasn't run in it yet; only tried on. Size 9, 2E not available so ordering to test fit.] | [gender: male/explicit] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/17zy6v1/brooks_ghost_max_or_ghost_15/]
Ghost Max might actually be a tad bit long | [ambiguity: [gender_uncertain: poster gender could not be reliably determined]] | [gender: unknown/unresolved — flagged for review] | [gender_confidence: uncertain — verify sizing_system] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/1abdcuv/how_do_the_new_balance_880v12_fit/]
Both shoes run large, but Brooks Ghost especially runs large | [ambiguity: Commenter tried both shoes on but only explicitly stated women's size 6 for Nimbus 23. Ghost 14 size not stated, but context indicates same foot/size range.] | [gender: female/inferred] | [source: /r/RunningShoeGeeks/comments/uhfc0a/brooks_ghostglycerin_vs_asics_gelcumulusgelnimbus/]
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