{"id":46330,"date":"2024-05-26T15:00:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T19:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=46330"},"modified":"2024-05-27T00:47:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T04:47:24","slug":"brooks-ghost-16-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/brooks-ghost-16-review\/","title":"Brooks Ghost 16 Review","author":109,"featured_media":46332,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[53],"shoes_type":[234,781],"shoes_family":[648],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"3","cons":"2","verdict":"The Brooks Ghost 16 is a neutral-cushioned daily trainer built for daily mileage with the intention to deliver a nicely cushioned experienced. The overall theme for this shoe is that there nothing to hate about the shoe and there\u2019s also nothing to love about it either. I don\u2019t think it delivers on the well-cushioned experience yet it certainly delivers as a daily trainer.","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"Brooks Ghost 16, Brooks running shoes review, best Brooks running shoes, Cushioning running shoes,","description":"The Brooks Ghost 16 is a neutral-cushioned daily trainer built for daily mileage with the intention to deliver a nicely cushioned experienced. The overall theme for this shoe is that there nothing to hate about the shoe and there\u2019s also nothing to love about it either. I don\u2019t think it delivers on the well-cushioned experience yet it certainly delivers as a daily trainer.","professional_image":"46362","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":["daily_training"],"_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_46339\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Brooks Ghost 16 is the brand\u2019s daily trainer meant for daily miles while giving your feet plenty of comfort and support. \r\n\r\nIn the lineup of the brand, this shoe is a step below the Glycerin in terms of full plush, high cushioned shoe.<\/a> \r\n\r\nFor comparison, New Balance has the 880<\/a> and Asics has the Gel-Cumulus<\/a> that would be comparable to this shoe. \r\n\r\nBrooks also has the Ghost Max<\/a> which is a similar shoe to the Ghost 16 but it has a much higher stack height, lower heel-to-toe drop (6mm), and more cushion. \r\n\r\nThis is the 16th iteration of the shoe. In comparison the Ghost 15, there were a few notable improvements. \r\n\r\nThe midsole was updated to their DNA Loft v3, which is supposed to be lighter and softer than their previous version. The shoe also added an extra millimeter in stack height but kept the 12mm heel-to-toe drop. \r\n\r\nThe upper was redesigned to be softer and more breathable than the previous version. The result of these changes actually helped the shoe drop a half ounce of weight to come in around 9.5 oz for men\u2019s size 9. \r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"Overall, the Brooks Ghost 16 does the job as a neutral, daily trainer. I don\u2019t think it stands out in any way.<\/strong> \r\n\r\nIn terms of price, it\u2019s the same price as the New Balance Fresh Foam 880 and the Asics Gel-Cumulus 26. \r\n\r\nIf I was choosing between those 3 at the same price then I\u2019m choosing the Cumulus. It has a rocker, feels softer, and is a half ounce lighter. \r\n\r\nFor the Brooks Ghost lovers of the past, this shoe continues to do what it has done which is give you something that will stand the test of time over miles. From my point of view, I think there are better options out there<\/strong> that give you more for the same price. ","model":"Ghost 16","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"If you have been a Brooks Ghost user and have loved the shoe, then this will probably continue that run for you. If you\u2019re looking for a basic daily trainer that provides some plushness, enough support, and just enough responsiveness, then this shoe will meet your needs. 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If you\u2019re looking for a basic daily trainer that provides some plushness, enough support, and just enough responsiveness, then this shoe will meet your needs. ","_who_should_buy_it":"field_63132fa733767","who_should_not_buy_it_":"If you\u2019re in the market for a plush daily trainer, a shoe that will propel you in your run, or a shoe that has a soft midsole, then you will not be happy with this shoe. I had some issues with my feet getting uncomfortable and overheating on a long run with these shoes as well. ","_who_should_not_buy_it_":"field_63132ff0865f5","build_quality":"10","_build_quality":"field_6272ddc1b33de","comfort":"8","_comfort":"field_6272dd6fa6b88","value_price":"8","_value_price":"field_6272de0a5fdf4","third_shoe":"45665","_third_shoe":"field_630bbf8341294","upper_rate":"8","_upper_rate":"field_6272de2a5fdfb","sole_unit_rate":"8","_sole_unit_rate":"field_6272de295fdfa","landing":"8","_landing":"field_6272de285fdf9","transition":"8","_transition":"field_6272de285fdf8","toe_off":"8","_toe_off":"field_6272de275fdf7","traction":"9","_traction":"field_6272de265fdf6","first_impressions":"[caption id=\"attachment_46334\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\nMy first impression of the shoe upon opening the box was that the shoe colorways were just\u2026 ok. Something is missing from the outward design of the shoe that really makes me want to put some miles in it. \r\n\r\nMy first run in the shoe was a shakeout run the day before a 5k. I wanted to see how the shoes would do with some easy miles plus strides. The shoe did fine although I wanted a little more pop to the shoe that it just didn\u2019t give. \r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve read my review of the Asics Gel-Cumulus<\/a>, that shoe had a rocker that seemed to propel me forward even on my easy days. No such luck with this shoe. \r\n\r\nThat said, this shoe did the job. My next couple runs were a warmup and cool down for said 5k, a recovery run, then a tempo run. Once again, the shoe did the job. Was it a great job? I can\u2019t say that. But there\u2019s nothing I could actually complain about either. It was just\u2026 ok. It was comfortable enough, could handle the easy, recovery, and tempo runs just enough, and didn\u2019t get in my way. ","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46340\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIn terms of the sole unit, the midsole foam is Brooks\u2019 proprietary DNA Loft v3. It\u2019s lightweight and softer than their previous version. In this particular shoe, the stack height 36mm in the heel and 24mm in the toe, giving it a 12mm offset. \r\n\r\nFor me, this type of offset typically helps propel me forward a bit, but I didn\u2019t notice that for this shoe. \r\n\r\nThe shoe is cushioned but not the softest. It rated similar to how the New Balance Fresh Foam 880 felt. Soft but not soft enough<\/strong>. Again, just\u2026 ok. The ride of the shoe was a typical ride. \r\n\r\nThere isn\u2019t an obvious rocker technology to it. Brooks says that it has made the crash pad (i.e. the outsole of the forefoot) segmented, which is supposed to help promote an easy flow on your ride. I didn\u2019t notice that. \r\n\r\nI want to reiterate, there\u2019s nothing bad about the midsole. It does the job but I don\u2019t think it does anything great. In comparison to the Asics Gel-Cumulus 26, I thought the Cumulus was both softer and had a better ride<\/strong>. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46338\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe outsole might be one of the more standout parts of the shoe. I did take the shoe on both a wet-road run and run in the rain. The grip of the road was really good, not excellent like PUMAGRIP on some of the Puma shoes, but really good. The outsole is well constructed and after 60 miles, there was very little sign of wear. \r\n","_sole_unit":"field_6313305d53bc4","custom_fields":{"model":"Ghost 16","cons":[{"cons_line":"Not plush enough"},{"cons_line":"Nothing stands out"}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"Solid, durable construction"},{"pro_line":"Good outsole traction"},{"pro_line":" Nothing to hate"}],"vote":"7","weight_oz":"9.5","heel_drop_mm":"12","heel_mm":"36","toe_mm":"24","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/Brooks_Ghost_16\/descpage-B16MGH3.html?from=guru","comfort":"8","build_quality":"10","upper_rate":"8","sole_unit_rate":"8","landing":"8","transition":"8","toe_off":"8","traction":"9","durability":"10","value_price":"8","who_is_it_for":"If you have been a Brooks Ghost user and have loved the shoe, then this will probably continue that run for you. If you\u2019re looking for a basic daily trainer that provides some plushness, enough support, and just enough responsiveness, then this shoe will meet your needs. ","verdict":"The Brooks Ghost 16 is a neutral-cushioned daily trainer built for daily mileage with the intention to deliver a nicely cushioned experienced. The overall theme for this shoe is that there nothing to hate about the shoe and there\u2019s also nothing to love about it either. I don\u2019t think it delivers on the well-cushioned experience yet it certainly delivers as a daily trainer.","who_should_buy_it":"

If you have been a Brooks Ghost user and have loved the shoe, then this will probably continue that run for you. If you\u2019re looking for a basic daily trainer that provides some plushness, enough support, and just enough responsiveness, then this shoe will meet your needs. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

If you\u2019re in the market for a plush daily trainer, a shoe that will propel you in your run, or a shoe that has a soft midsole, then you will not be happy with this shoe. I had some issues with my feet getting uncomfortable and overheating on a long run with these shoes as well. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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