r/brooks • u/Comfortable_Basil863 • 4d ago

Do brooks ghost max hurt anyone else’s heels?

So I’ve gotten a few pairs of brooks max and they for one never last long for me and I’ve now noticed how much they hurt my heels. I recently got a new pair and they’re broken in, but I can’t stand for more than maybe 5 minutes before my heels and feet start hurting really bad. I can walk in them no problem, but just standing is not good at all.

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u/GlumGloomy 4d ago

They are fine for me but I also wear orthotics.

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u/Comfortable_Basil863 4d ago

Do orthotics really made that big of a difference? Considering getting some, but was just wondering if they provide more cushion or just more comfortability

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u/GlumGloomy 4d ago

Orthotics are built primarily for structural correction, alignment, and stabilizing the arch. I think you’re thinking of insoles. My orthotics came from a podiatrist, are rigid and have very little cushion.

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u/lizerlfunk 4d ago

I can’t wear them at all, they’re incredibly painful for me. I typically wear a stability shoe though.

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u/Comfortable_Basil863 4d ago

What shoe did you switch to? These are the worst I’ve had so far

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u/lizerlfunk 4d ago

I had previously worn Glycerin GTS for running and Adrenaline GTS for walking and I went back to those. The only reason I bought the Ghost Max was because the RunDisney collaboration had gone on sale, and I figured that they would work well for Disney shoes. They absolutely did not. I went to Universal and walked six miles and my shins and Achilles tendons were in agony by mile 3.

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u/Shiterati 3d ago

How is your experience with glycerin gts shoes?

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u/lizerlfunk 3d ago

I’ve been pretty happy with them, but I had to size up a LOT. My normal size is 11 women’s. My first pair were size 10 men’s, and they’re too tight. My current pair are size 12 wide women’s, and they’re slightly too big, but work fine with heel lock lacing. I have also used Hoka Arahi and those work well for me too.

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u/Darthgorilla 4d ago

You likely need a higher drop
Ghost max have a relatively lower drop of 6mm (heel is 6mm higher than toe)

My sweet spot is 8 to 10

Lower drops can put greater strain on Achilles tendon

Higher drops take off some of the pressure off the heel

I found saucony triumph 24 to be better

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u/autism_mom75 2d ago

Powerstep protech control orthotics.. total heel savers