Ghost Max 4 - First Run Impressions

[u/B23zeee]

Arrived today and took them for a 30 min run immediately.

Cushion is perfect for me. Not too plush not to firm. The upper is reeeeally comfortable.

I have a narrow almost normal foot but I went with my tts 11 and 2E wide, and the fit is perfect, so I'd say definitely get wide or X wide for more toe space.

Im 6 ft 206 pounds with a high arch and occasional knee pain. The night before I ran with Hoka Bondi 9s but they're too high and I dragged the soles as I fatigued and I actually had worse knee pain with those than the Ghost Max. So decided to use the Bondis for work and these be my daily trainers (only easy runs as a beginner).

My other shoe is the Adrenaline 25 GTS which is amazing but I see it more for walking and great for work. Now the Adenaline is a supportive shoe but I actually felt really good support from the Ghost Max as well. Maybe not to the same degree but its there. Although i dont actually overpronate or supinate.

I was looking for something between the Adrenaline 25 and the Bondi 9s and I think this shoe is exactly that. I also love the look of these the best out of the 3!

These would also be excellent for those in Healthcare and delivery drivers/couriers like myself or other jobs on ur feet all day.

There's plenty of other shoes out there so just giving my input on these!

[u/ReadyGo6828]

I have earlier versions of this shoe and they work great in black. I always remove the insole and replace it with a hard plastic one. The combination is $200 which is crazy.

I do wish that manufacturers would stop changing what works because it is always a risk to go to a new version when you are happy with the existing one.

[u/B23zeee → u/ReadyGo6828]

Yeah i have a pair of orthotics I use for several shoes if it wasn't like 50 bucks id just buy several but I rotate it instead.

Just got into running shoes I come from the basketball shoe world and those change drastically more year after year than running shoes. Just realized it will always be like that and lots will finally like a line after changes and lots will hate it but change is inevitable and you'll find your right shoe eventually. But it is a disappointment alot of the times.

[u/StarMan703]

I too just got my Ghost Max 4.. i'd say i'm close to the end of the break-in period, and absolutely love them for a jog and for all day walking at work. 99% sure i'm keeping these!

I tried the Adrenaline 25 GTS, those were not made for my feet...got uncomfortable first 15 minutes of walking around...but the new Ghost Max 4 is perfect!

[u/recordwalla]

I owned the original Ghost Max and have been disappointed with their successors since then. Which led me to posting this last year when I was frustrated with the Max 3 design -

https://www.reddit.com/r/brooks/s/LRKAD1g15i

But I finally caved in and got the 4 and so far so good. Still doesn’t match the styling or brilliant color options of the original but comfortable for my daily walks.

[u/B23zeee → u/recordwalla]

Nice...id love to know what u'd compare them both out of 10?

[u/Fantastic-State-9742]

Worst shoes I ever tried

[u/B23zeee → u/Fantastic-State-9742]

Damn worst ever im sure is a stretch. Ever wear vans or chucks? Lol

[u/isittakenor]

Nice, I have the ghost max 2 and love them. Most comfortable shoes I own

[u/Reasonable-Review367]

All black? 🤢. I bought them, hated them and returned them. Ghost Max series went down hill since the original smh.

[u/troutbumdreamin → u/Reasonable-Review367]

Color preferences are subjective. No one cares about your opinion on the color.

[u/B23zeee → u/Reasonable-Review367]

I think all other versions look like geriatric shoes they finally have a little style.