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Engineered to promote smooth heel-to-toe transitions, this lightweight running shoe minimizes energy absorption to keep your strides comfortable and well-cushioned.
Perfect for: Runners looking for responsive cushioning and forward momentum in a shoe that helps alleviate the pain and challenges of conditions like arthritis and plantar fasciitis.
Upper: Engineered mesh breathes easy as it flexes and recovers with your foot movements. Padded collar and tongue promote secure, distraction-free lockdown.
Midsole Drop: 6mm. Classified as a mid-drop measurement, it pushes your foot forward to support a more natural mid/forefoot strike.
Lower: DNA LOFT v3 cushioning helps reduce underfoot pressure that can aggravate existing pain and inflammation. GlideRoll Rocker promotes natural transitions from heel strikes to toe-offs. Broad base helps ensure your strides stay comfortably stable. RoadTack Rubber tread puts durable traction under every stride.
- This shoe is HCPCS Code A5500-approved and made to accommodate multi-density inserts
- Cushioning: absorbs impact and distributes weight for consistent, buoyant comfort under each step
- Lace-up style
- Removable, cushioned insole allows for custom orthotics
- DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused cushioning pairs responsive performance with soft, lightweight comfort
- GlideRoll Rocker decreases underfoot pressure to promote smooth heel-toe transitions
- RoadTack Rubber tread partially made with recycled materials puts lightweight durability and rebound under every stride
- Textile and synthetic upper and lining/rubber sole
- Imported
- Item #10661385
Size info
- True to size.
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Brooks
Brooks was founded in 1914 in Philadelphia before moving to Seattle, where the company is headquartered today. Brooks running shoes are designed with specialized high-tech features like DNA midsoles for adaptive cushioning and 3D Fit Print for lightweight, flexible structure. The brand also offers running clothing to make sure you're fully outfitted for any run.
Most helpful positive review
Apr 1, 2026
Where has this shoe been all my life?
Where has this shoe been all my life? I have been wearing custom orthotics for a few years. I was never able to find a good shoe that held my walking stability. They were either too wide or my heel would slip of my foot felt like it would slide sideways while I walk. This was the only shoe that fixed all that, and my orthotics fit great! I was walking supine and it seems to have helped that as well! Thank you Brooks~!
JamesB
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Most helpful critical review
Feb 14, 2026
Need More Wide Size with More color Choices
Too narrow. Please make more wide size with more color choices. Thanks!
LINGZHIL
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JamesB
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
Apr 1, 2026
Where has this shoe been all my life?
Where has this shoe been all my life? I have been wearing custom orthotics for a few years. I was never able to find a good shoe that held my walking stability. They were either too wide or my heel would slip of my foot felt like it would slide sideways while I walk. This was the only shoe that fixed all that, and my orthotics fit great! I was walking supine and it seems to have helped that as well! Thank you Brooks~!
LisaQ
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
Mar 31, 2026
Awesome sneakers! Says PE teacher on feet all day.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these sneakers for my husband and he loves them! He is a PE teacher and says they are so comfortable as he is on his feet all day long! He also wears them to run in. He likes that Brooks offers sizes with extra width! We highly recommend!
GlennH
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Mar 31, 2026
New
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] They are starting to fall apart and I payed all this money for them. I would like a new pair.
PeterS
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
Mar 30, 2026
Ghost Max 3 Truly a Max Shoe
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great lateral stability and cushioning. Very comfortable without the need to lace tightly.
AllanW
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Mar 29, 2026
Ghost Max 3 review.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ghost Max 3 material is too porous and too cushiony (too clumsy). The Ghost Max and Ghost Max 2 was a lot better. I don’t know why you try to fix something that isn’t broken.
MarkT
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
Mar 29, 2026
Walking is good for me now
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've wearing Brooks for 30 years, running since 1975 until hip replacement in 2024. I have been a Ghost fan since the first model, found the Ghost 17 a little too snug in forefoot and toe box, so went back to wearing Ghost 16 and now have added Ghost Max 3, doctor doesn't recommend running so I've been walking 5 miles every day year round. I find the Ghost Max 3 helps protect my feet from the change to walking, and will try the Ghost 18 when they come out to see if the fit is back for me, and will alternate both models of Ghost.
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