Ghost 5

2 pairs of Brooks Ghost 17 (started with Brooks Ghost 5) for outdoor runs. I also have a pair of Hokas and run with them 1 day a week, but I really hate it. Legs always feel less stable on landing and tire faster--and my pace is less fast. But, with the Hoka runs, my pace is more consistent. Not sure why. I don't use treadmills, but I do hike and walk a lot, and I love walking in the Hokas. Brooks are only for running.

Yeah. I Believe the brooks ghost with the 12mm really Screwed me up with a bunch of issues, not only plantar fasiitis but peroneal tendonitis, as well. i have just ordered a pair of Altra and I hope it helps. My foot doesn’t appear to like to be in high drop shoes anymore. I don’t even like high cushioning or high sole. I have tried on hundreds of shoes annd have exhausted all other options.

I tried the ghost max and while it was very comfortable I was afraid of the stack height and twisting my ankle again. I wish they would make that with a bit of a smaller sole

Well now trying some brands online that I’m waiting for in the mail. Kuru and Topo which will be here tomorrow. Nothing really that’s I’ve tried and I’ve tried hundreds are working, nothing has been ideal. i Settled for Brooks Ghost 15 due to the firmness and Karhu for awhile now but it’s still not good. Have you found anything that works?

Same. My right foot is fine, but my left foot toes, except for big and pinkie toes splay left. I think it's gotten worse as I've gotten older. I just recently bought a Brooks Ghost extra wide and the shoes are way too big for me overall, but my toes were going numb on the problem foot in my old shoes when I do my walks. The Brooks Ghost is better, but still....... I often wonder if I talked to a foot surgeon if they'd break them and realign them. I had a bunion fixed on that foot 8 years ago and it was fine. I thought that would help and I'm sure it has, but it seems my toes are moving left, if that's even possible.

I wear Brooks Ghost extra wide. They're the only ones my wide feet tolerate. I tried New Balance 860 in extra wide but found they were too cushioned for my feet.

If you’re just starting out and mostly running for fun I would recommend something like a brooks glycerin, ghost, or adrenaline. They’re similar to each other but one is neutral, the others supportive. You can confirm which is which online. But either of those should feel like a great upgrade from what you’re currently using and should be a great all around running shoe to get started with, especially if you’re not able to get to a store like fit2run or fleet feet to do a analysis for you. They’re pretty great middle ground shoes in terms of tech bc they have a good amount of cushion, they’re not too stiff, not super heavy, no plate, etc. I’d try something like that or similar until you have been running for a bit longer so you can figure out what you prefer and then upgrade accordingly later on.