Introducing the Brooks Ghost 16 GTX now featuring Brooks DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused cushioning for a balanced, but responsive ride. A durable and traditional feeling midsole set up makes the Ghost suited to daily training and walking. With a secure fit, GTX upper for waterproofing, and impact-absorbing foam underfoot, the Ghost 16 GTX is designed for a simple reliable experience. The Ghost also works well for runners and walkers needing to use an orthotic in their shoe.
Introducing the Brooks Ghost 16 GTX now featuring Brooks DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused cushioning for a balanced, but responsive ride. A durable and traditional feeling midsole set up makes the Ghost suited to daily training and walking. With a secure fit, GTX upper for waterproofing, and impact-absorbing foam underfoot, the Ghost 16 GTX is designed for a simple reliable experience. The Ghost also works well for runners and walkers needing to use an orthotic in their shoe.
Introducing the Brooks Ghost 16 GTX now featuring Brooks DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused cushioning for a balanced, but responsive ride. A durable and traditional feeling midsole set up makes the Ghost suited to daily training and walking. With a secure fit, GTX upper for waterproofing, and impact-absorbing foam underfoot, the Ghost 16 GTX is designed for a simple reliable experience. The Ghost also works well for runners and walkers needing to use an orthotic in their shoe.
Introducing the Brooks Ghost 16 GTX now featuring Brooks DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused cushioning for a balanced, but responsive ride. A durable and traditional feeling midsole set up makes the Ghost suited to daily training and walking. With a secure fit, GTX upper for waterproofing, and impact-absorbing foam underfoot, the Ghost 16 GTX is designed for a simple reliable experience. The Ghost also works well for runners and walkers needing to use an orthotic in their shoe.
Last updated at 04/05/2026 17:26:24
BROOKS GHOST 16 GTX WOMAN 39
Delivery between 8–20 Apr $116.98
originally posted on brooksrunning.com
I wore last year's version of these for just under a year. To be comfortable, I had to not lace them to the top hole. They call them waterproof, but as with every other waterproof shoe I've had it lasts only briefly. For these, it was less than 2 months. Just short of a year, the soles came loose from the uppers. I am not a runner. Although I am active, these shoes were just worn for my everyday outside life. Other similar shoes have made it through 2 or 3 years before coming apart. These were a huge disappointment.
originally posted on brooksrunning.com
I have been loving these sneakers for my go to training sneaker. The fit and feel are excellent and maintain the level of quality I’ve come to find with Brooks products. They fit true to size and are extremely comfortable. The mesh fabric is breathable yet I feel supported in the toe area. The cushioning soles are the best way to hit a workout without feeling every bit of pressure. I also love the classic all black colorway it compliments any workout gear I’m rocking. I have been reaching for these consistently and am very happy with the performance.
originally posted on brooksrunning.com
Huge fan of the Ghost 16 GTX. Took them out of the box and hiked a 4 mile loop with the family. Conditions were a little slick, and the Ghost performed great. The shoe has excellent traction and great support, I felt comfortable enough to have my 3 year old on my shoulders for most of the hike even on slick rock and steep inclines. The Gore-Tex finish kept my feet dry throughout the hike. The Ghost 16 has become my new go to for family hikes.These shoes have also performed well at the gym. I have crossed trained in them and ran on the treadmill. I really like the fit of these shoes the toe box gives my wide feet enough room and there is ample cushion supporting my ankles and knees.Wore these shoes through an amusement park on a rainy day and feet stayed dry and I ... MoreHuge fan of the Ghost 16 GTX. Took them out of the box and hiked a 4 mile loop with the family. Conditions were a little slick, and the Ghost performed great. The shoe has excellent traction and great support, I felt comfortable enough to have my 3 year old on my shoulders for most of the hike even on slick rock and steep inclines. The Gore-Tex finish kept my feet dry throughout the hike. The Ghost 16 has become my new go to for family hikes.These shoes have also performed well at the gym. I have crossed trained in them and ran on the treadmill. I really like the fit of these shoes the toe box gives my wide feet enough room and there is ample cushion supporting my ankles and knees.Wore these shoes through an amusement park on a rainy day and feet stayed dry and I felt great after walking all day on blacktop.Brooks hit another home run with the Ghost 16, I wish I had shoes like these when I worked in the restaurant business they would have offered support and kept my feet dry in the kitchen.
| Heel Stack | 36 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 24 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 12 mm |
BROOKS GHOST 16 GTX WOMAN 39
Delivery between 8–20 Apr $116.98
I wore last year's version of these for just under a year. To be comfortable, I had to not lace them to the top hole. They call them waterproof, but as with every other waterproof shoe I've had it lasts only briefly. For these, it was less than 2 months. Just short of a year, the soles came loose from the uppers. I am not a runner. Although I am active, these shoes were just worn for my everyday outside life. Other similar shoes have made it through 2 or 3 years before coming apart. These were a huge disappointment.
I have been loving these sneakers for my go to training sneaker. The fit and feel are excellent and maintain the level of quality I’ve come to find with Brooks products. They fit true to size and are extremely comfortable. The mesh fabric is breathable yet I feel supported in the toe area. The cushioning soles are the best way to hit a workout without feeling every bit of pressure. I also love the classic all black colorway it compliments any workout gear I’m rocking. I have been reaching for these consistently and am very happy with the performance.
Huge fan of the Ghost 16 GTX. Took them out of the box and hiked a 4 mile loop with the family. Conditions were a little slick, and the Ghost performed great. The shoe has excellent traction and great support, I felt comfortable enough to have my 3 year old on my shoulders for most of the hike even on slick rock and steep inclines. The Gore-Tex finish kept my feet dry throughout the hike. The Ghost 16 has become my new go to for family hikes.These shoes have also performed well at the gym. I have crossed trained in them and ran on the treadmill. I really like the fit of these shoes the toe box gives my wide feet enough room and there is ample cushion supporting my ankles and knees.Wore these shoes through an amusement park on a rainy day and feet stayed dry and I ... MoreHuge fan of the Ghost 16 GTX. Took them out of the box and hiked a 4 mile loop with the family. Conditions were a little slick, and the Ghost performed great. The shoe has excellent traction and great support, I felt comfortable enough to have my 3 year old on my shoulders for most of the hike even on slick rock and steep inclines. The Gore-Tex finish kept my feet dry throughout the hike. The Ghost 16 has become my new go to for family hikes.These shoes have also performed well at the gym. I have crossed trained in them and ran on the treadmill. I really like the fit of these shoes the toe box gives my wide feet enough room and there is ample cushion supporting my ankles and knees.Wore these shoes through an amusement park on a rainy day and feet stayed dry and I felt great after walking all day on blacktop.Brooks hit another home run with the Ghost 16, I wish I had shoes like these when I worked in the restaurant business they would have offered support and kept my feet dry in the kitchen.
The Ghost 16 GTX is now my favorite shoe. When I tried them on, I could tell they were different from any other Ghost shoe.There's a lot of versatility in the Ghost GTX 16. My training is both indoors and outdoors, depending on the weather. There's a lot of rocky terrain on my property, like a trail run. The DNA Loft Insole provides much more cushioned support in the arch. I'd call it medium plush. As soon as I hit the ground, the foam cushion stabilized my foot without any unbalanced or heavy feel.Size-wise, I do think it’s almost true to size but feels a little short. At first, I thought the shoe was too small because I felt that my toes were hitting the front of the toe box. As I broke them in, I think the shoe gave a little, and now I don't feel that it's ... MoreThe Ghost 16 GTX is now my favorite shoe. When I tried them on, I could tell they were different from any other Ghost shoe.There's a lot of versatility in the Ghost GTX 16. My training is both indoors and outdoors, depending on the weather. There's a lot of rocky terrain on my property, like a trail run. The DNA Loft Insole provides much more cushioned support in the arch. I'd call it medium plush. As soon as I hit the ground, the foam cushion stabilized my foot without any unbalanced or heavy feel.Size-wise, I do think it’s almost true to size but feels a little short. At first, I thought the shoe was too small because I felt that my toes were hitting the front of the toe box. As I broke them in, I think the shoe gave a little, and now I don't feel that it's too short. I have made quick lateral movements in the shoe, and my toes did not feel squished.The Gore-Tex makes this shoe even better. The breathability and moisture-wicking performance are good. I've run on grass in the morning when it's wet because of the humidity. My shoe stayed dry, and so did my socks.Overall, I think this is a great line for Brooks. They might have to consider reevaluating the length of the shoe. Suitable for everyday wear, walking, cross-training, and use on light terrain, the Ghost GTX is a versatile shoe.
The Ghost 16 gtx is one of the best pair of running shoes I've ever owned. Super comfortable and nicely snug. They are extremely light and help me go the distance when running without having my feet feel ultra tired. I love that they are nitrogen filled and help with heel support and overall impact especially on rougher terrain. The design looks super stylish with black and gray and looks like very solid shoes. I got multiple compliments from friends and neighbors. The fabric is soft to the touch. The shoe laces are good length and tie/hold easily. Overall an excellent pair of shoes all around, fits true to size as I'm a size 9 and don't wear our quickly. Should last a few running seasons.
I am absolutely loving these Ghost 16 GTX. They are my new go to sneaker. I often walk and run on my neighborhood street and these sneakers can handle it. They cushion against the hard road with ease leaving me no pain after. I love that they are true to size and fit perfectly. I didn't have to break them in they just worked great right from the start. I can be pretty picky with what sneakers I use especially if it's something I am using to walk or run or wear for long hours and I must say these are great for wearing for a long time. They are so comfortable and lightweight I actually forget I am wearing them. They are breathable so they don't make my feet sweat. Overall I love them! I have to say I highly recommend these they are very high quality and made to last!
I am a ghost 16 GTX convert!I run for fun and training for small 5K’s. My wife has always loved running in Brooks shoes but I am new to Brooks! This shoe feels wider in the toe box than a Nike zoom pegasus. It has less cushion than a hoku style shoe, but I honestly love the cushion in this shoe. I notice the comfortable feel the most while running uphill or going up stairs.Even if you aren’t a major runner, the style and look of this shoe is perfect! You will want to wear this shoe to work, around town, out to dinner!I feel like this show also supports my ankles well. It has the support in all the right places.
When I first opened the box, I thought these shoes looked weird now seeing them in person with the total black on black and the perforated little holes and the chunky soles. I was regretting thinking they were not really quite my typical style. The shoes actually reminded me of the funky old slip-resistant restaurant shoes that I was required to wear back in the day when I was a server. First impressions aside, when I pulled the first shoe out of the box I immediately noticed how incredibly lightweight they feel! To try them on, I loosened up the laces and noticed that the laces felt like a really nice heavier quality that will actually (hopefully) last. The fabric of the overall shoe is also quite soft and cushioned. After I slipped my foot in, I realized these ... MoreWhen I first opened the box, I thought these shoes looked weird now seeing them in person with the total black on black and the perforated little holes and the chunky soles. I was regretting thinking they were not really quite my typical style. The shoes actually reminded me of the funky old slip-resistant restaurant shoes that I was required to wear back in the day when I was a server. First impressions aside, when I pulled the first shoe out of the box I immediately noticed how incredibly lightweight they feel! To try them on, I loosened up the laces and noticed that the laces felt like a really nice heavier quality that will actually (hopefully) last. The fabric of the overall shoe is also quite soft and cushioned. After I slipped my foot in, I realized these shoes fit me perfectly! They do not feel too wide in the toes or too narrow which is often an issue with some running shoes. There’s also nothing worse than wearing a shoe that comes up too high and rubs against your ankle the whole time so I really like the way these shoes have incorporated a deeper curve on the sides. The curves allow the shoe to fit comfortably on top and well below my ankle area. The inside footbed also has some decently comfortable cushioning. I was not expecting this shoe to provide any sort of change to my height but the thick soles do actually create a bit of extra lift. If I have one shoe on and one off, my foot without the shoe is slightly raised off the ground. The bottom soles give decent stability and have a little grip to them which is helpful for pavement or other smooth surfaces. The soles also provide a slight easy roll towards the toes to help keep up with the forward momentum of running or walking. I haven’t found anything in particular that I really don’t like about these shoes other than a cosmetic issue. This might actually just be a petty quality control issue but I feel like it’s quite noticeable in some areas of the shoe where it seems to have some extra glue around the soles and around some of the decal designs on the sides. It might just be really noticeable because of the dark color of the fabric but from such a high quality shoe, I would usually expect to not see that. I only hope it doesn’t cause any future issues with separation after exposing the shoes to the elements during wear since they’re supposed to be water resistant. With that being said, I haven’t even mentioned yet but these shoes incorporate the gore-Tex technology to provide resistance to water. I haven’t been through any wet conditions yet with them but it’s an excellent feature! Now that I have had the opportunity to actually wear these around for a bit, I absolutely love how lightweight they are and they have proven to be quite comfortable for longer periods of wear. Even though the laces have a smooth feeling fabric, I have not had any problems with keeping them tied or felt like I needed to re-tie or adjust them after wearing for a bit. I have also decided that these shoes look MUCH better when I’m wearing them in comparison to my first impressions of them sitting in the box. Just based on the lightweight comfort and functionality, these shoes have now become my first choice to wear and would highly recommend them!
While these shoes are perfectly fine for walking, for me they were not the most comfortable running shoes. I got my normal size and the shoes felt narrow and my feet felt constricted while wearing them. I have a high arch and it felt tight at the top of my feet. Additionally, they lacked the cushioning and support I expected. On the positive side, the shoes are lightweight and the fabric is breathable, making it ideal during hot weather. While I like the design of the shoe, I wasn’t a fan of the all black color. The color reminded me of service industry shoes and it’s not a shoe I would wear outside of running.
I was very excited to get this shoe as the many people I know with Brooks all say good things about them. Excitement quickly turned into disappointment. The shoe is extremely tight in the toe box. I do not have wide feet and was considered to have narrow feet when I was younger so a regular width shoe should not feel tight. I wore them to work thinking they might need to be broken in. I work in Healthcare so I'm on my feet all day. My toes and soles of my feet hurt so bad by the end of the day, I couldn't wait to take them off. I've never had tennis shoes hurt my feet before. The shoes fit fine length wise so not sure if a bigger size would have made a difference. The teal color is very pretty and that is the only good thing about the shoe. Anyone buying this shoe ... MoreI was very excited to get this shoe as the many people I know with Brooks all say good things about them. Excitement quickly turned into disappointment. The shoe is extremely tight in the toe box. I do not have wide feet and was considered to have narrow feet when I was younger so a regular width shoe should not feel tight. I wore them to work thinking they might need to be broken in. I work in Healthcare so I'm on my feet all day. My toes and soles of my feet hurt so bad by the end of the day, I couldn't wait to take them off. I've never had tennis shoes hurt my feet before. The shoes fit fine length wise so not sure if a bigger size would have made a difference. The teal color is very pretty and that is the only good thing about the shoe. Anyone buying this shoe should be weary, buy a size up and get them in wide.
| Heel Stack | 36 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 24 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 12 mm |
