Brooks Ghost Max 2. Mens. 2E Wide. Ebony/Cockatoo/Blue Sapphire 11

I purchased this shoe because I had Ghost Max 1 and it was a very comfortable shoe and it fit my wide feet well. I had no pain wearing it, and that was important. Unfortunately, Ghost Max 1 used inferior materials, so within 8 weeks (I only walk in them, I am not a runner), my big toes had poked holes in the material. I informed Brooks and they sent me a new pair. The same thing happened and I gave up noting that in just 5 months of normal work and walking, the sole was worn down. I read that the 2 was using better materials and because the 1 was so comfortable, I purchased it. Wrong choice. I wear a 10.5 wide, and the 2 is too narrow, squeezing my feet across the front, causing my small toes to hit the edges. There is also a change to the drop that feels like Im ... MoreI purchased this shoe because I had Ghost Max 1 and it was a very comfortable shoe and it fit my wide feet well. I had no pain wearing it, and that was important. Unfortunately, Ghost Max 1 used inferior materials, so within 8 weeks (I only walk in them, I am not a runner), my big toes had poked holes in the material. I informed Brooks and they sent me a new pair. The same thing happened and I gave up noting that in just 5 months of normal work and walking, the sole was worn down. I read that the 2 was using better materials and because the 1 was so comfortable, I purchased it. Wrong choice. I wear a 10.5 wide, and the 2 is too narrow, squeezing my feet across the front, causing my small toes to hit the edges. There is also a change to the drop that feels like Im propelled forward unnaturally when walking, so within a couple of hours of being on my feet, my feet, legs and hips hurt. Until I figure out another brand, Im wearing the Max 1 and have sewed the holes simply because I can walk without pain.

This shoe has a lot of cushion. It's nice not to feel the road and instead I feel a supportive sole under my feet. However, I wish the shoe toe was more rounded and in the shape of an actual foot so that I didn't have to purchase 3 sizes larger than I normally wear. The front of the shoe squeezes together my toes and caused tented toe nails. Also made my bunions worse.Would be good if there was more room on the outside of the big toe, because it presses your toe against the 2nd toe. I guess that's due to the more pointed front of the shoe.I noticed the inside of the shoe doesn't quite measure what a 4E should measure, I see you try to make up for that with more fabric on the top, but wish the shoes were actually shaped like a wide foot, that would be helpful. I ... MoreThis shoe has a lot of cushion. It's nice not to feel the road and instead I feel a supportive sole under my feet. However, I wish the shoe toe was more rounded and in the shape of an actual foot so that I didn't have to purchase 3 sizes larger than I normally wear. The front of the shoe squeezes together my toes and caused tented toe nails. Also made my bunions worse.Would be good if there was more room on the outside of the big toe, because it presses your toe against the 2nd toe. I guess that's due to the more pointed front of the shoe.I noticed the inside of the shoe doesn't quite measure what a 4E should measure, I see you try to make up for that with more fabric on the top, but wish the shoes were actually shaped like a wide foot, that would be helpful. I don't purchase these shoes for fashion, I purchase them for comfort and stability. I'm noticing a lot of the shoe manufacturers are doing the same thing with the more pointed front, why is that? These are one of the last brands that carries an extra wide width, please stop streamlining the shoe shape.

I bought these shoes because i have the first version of them and they are great. The selection of wide models available at the retail stores is limited and almost non existent. They really have to work on it. The shoes overall are comfy and fit well. I need a wide and the shoe feels almost a whole half inch longer compared to the standard width. Not to mention the colors available in wide are the basic basketball black color and the basic dad all white shoe color. I have sent numerous emails and calls to Brooks and i always hear that they are taking the feedback. Overall the shoe is great but needs more consistency in sizing when a wide is needed. Not to mention the colors in wide need to have more variety .