Brooks Ghost Max Womens, 7.5 / Crystal gray/white 135

For the past few weeks, I have been wearing my Brooks W Ghost Max running shoes almost every single day. They are extremely comfortable while running and walking. They give me great arch support and fit to perfection. They’re definitely true to size. What I really like is even though they’re light weight, their design offers great stability while running or walking on trails. This is very important to me because I’m prone to spraining my ankle. I am on my feet quite a bit at work so I thought I would try wearing them to work. They’re wonderful! Because the shoes support my feet so well, my feet aren’t sore at the end of my shift or after my run/walk. As much as I love the design of the shoes, I’m not a fan of their color. Other than that, they’re great.

The Brooks W Ghost Max is an all-in-one shoe solution for my lifestyle. The design is not very flashy and is attractive in the lovely, soft pink.I have a number of autoimmune illnesses that make my feet very incredibly pained - even sitting at a desk or in a car with my feet resting on the floor for lengths of time causes awful pain in my soles. Without proper support, the rest of my body suffers as well. Upon first trying them on, my feet were comforted. I have experienced this before with Brooks, so I wasn't surprised (though it is always a delight). The outsole of the shoes are a bit wider and seem to give more stability when weight shifts between feet mid-stride. The laces are a sort of sponge-like material which I find to be tactilely pleasing to tie, and as a ... MoreThe Brooks W Ghost Max is an all-in-one shoe solution for my lifestyle. The design is not very flashy and is attractive in the lovely, soft pink.I have a number of autoimmune illnesses that make my feet very incredibly pained - even sitting at a desk or in a car with my feet resting on the floor for lengths of time causes awful pain in my soles. Without proper support, the rest of my body suffers as well. Upon first trying them on, my feet were comforted. I have experienced this before with Brooks, so I wasn't surprised (though it is always a delight). The outsole of the shoes are a bit wider and seem to give more stability when weight shifts between feet mid-stride. The laces are a sort of sponge-like material which I find to be tactilely pleasing to tie, and as a bonus they do not untie themselves - no need to double knot, even when running. Love that. The fit is perfect and true to size. These shoes were comfortable for walking distances, running distances, running errands and even for sitting for long periods. I spent two days back to back walking with and chasing three kids under age five years (read: toddlers mean you make at least three times your normal step count) through a huge museum in these shoes and still had enough pep in my step to bound up and down a few flights of stairs and take a walk with my family at the end of the second day. That's how comfortable these shoes are. My feet are very sensitive to pressure and I was deeply impressed by the comfort and support these shoes provided throughout the entire day and with so many different activities throughout my family vacation (driving/riding in a car for approximately 900 miles, running, walking, sightseeing, playing with children, hiking and just standard, day-to-day living).My favorite part of this shoe is the amount of support and comfort provided during such a broad spectrum of physical demand. I now sit through entire workdays without pain in my soles. I have not experienced that since childhood. The absence of pain would be worth every penny. I'd love to see a wide range of color options available in this shoe, including bright colors.In all, these shoes seem to provide endless comfort, after having worn them for a full month and not feeling any wear in their performance. They are aesthetically pleasing and provide great support and stability. I have a new favorite shoe and I cannot wait to have more in my collection.

My first impression was that the color combination is well matched. I hate those shoe colors that are in your face, glaring, and don't have any kind of color coordination. I like that they come already laced so they are easy to use right out of the box. I noticed that the eyelets for the laces are reinforced, which is a plus. There are also extra holes at the top for additional lacing for when that is wanted or needed, though I haven't felt the need to use them. The heel is cushioned and I haven't experienced any rubbing or slipping. The soles are thick and the insoles are comfortable. The treads look like they will last awhile. It hasn't rained, so I haven't had the opportunity to try these in wet conditions, but I expect the treads will grip and not cause slipping ... MoreMy first impression was that the color combination is well matched. I hate those shoe colors that are in your face, glaring, and don't have any kind of color coordination. I like that they come already laced so they are easy to use right out of the box. I noticed that the eyelets for the laces are reinforced, which is a plus. There are also extra holes at the top for additional lacing for when that is wanted or needed, though I haven't felt the need to use them. The heel is cushioned and I haven't experienced any rubbing or slipping. The soles are thick and the insoles are comfortable. The treads look like they will last awhile. It hasn't rained, so I haven't had the opportunity to try these in wet conditions, but I expect the treads will grip and not cause slipping based on how they look and are made. I am not a runner, only doing power walking and wearing these casually, so I don't know how these compare to other running specific shoes. The only thing that I noticed about the feel of these being different than any other shoes I have worn is that they have a slope at the toe so it rounds or rolls off as I walk. This was an interesting feel at first, but I quickly got used to it and I can see how this is helpful for a more fluid stride. Overall, these are really comfortable shoes. I received a free product in exchange for my honest review.