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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 #10665232
Size info
- The brand says this runs 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
May 26, 2026
SHARP SHOES! I RETURNED THEM BECAUSE I DIDNT LIKE HOW THEY LOOKED ON ME. FELT GREAT...MADE WELL.
AmyG
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Most helpful critical review
May 16, 2026
Cheap and got hole
Got a hole after just a few months of wear. Only walking. Had the last version and loved them but I am so sad about these.
FarzeenV
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AmyG
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
May 26, 2026
SHARP SHOES! I RETURNED THEM BECAUSE I DIDNT LIKE HOW THEY LOOKED ON ME. FELT GREAT...MADE WELL.
CandiceWarrenG
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
May 26, 2026
Stylish and comfy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not only are these very stylish, but they are super comfortable! They are plush but not too plush. They are definitely a neutral shoe, which is exactly what I wanted. Stability shoes tend to flare up my plantar fasciitis, so I tend to stick with the Ghosts. I wear the regular Ghosts for my 13 hour shifts at work. I have started using the Ghost Max for outside of work, and I love them. There is plenty of room in the toe box. I have to get wide in certain shoe brands, but I never have to with Brooks.
kellyw
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
May 24, 2026
Love them
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] LOVE THEM!! I have several pairs in all colors!! Very comfortable .,,I am waiting for them to come out in a brown and black pair (hint hint)
RobinD
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
May 24, 2026
Fits orthotics well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brooks Ghost 3 Max was recommended by my podiatrist after my plantar fascilitis surgery. They are very comfortable and cushiony- even with an orthotic in them. I am on my feet all day and these are terrific to help me get through my school day and for walking in the evenings.
Dazee
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
May 23, 2026
BUY THE SHOES
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried Gdefy and hokas over the course of a year and my plantar fasciitis just wouldn’t stop and was getting worse. The pain in my heel was just awful, and I work in retail so lots of standing/walking on concrete floors. Two months ago I bought these and my pain is 90% gone. I can still feel it numbly, but my heel is so much better I can even get foot massages without crying out in pain now. These shoes are amazing.
YiingMingP
Reposted from brooksrunning.com
May 23, 2026
Ghost Max 3 is the answer!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been wearing Ariel GTS 24 2E (i own 4 pairs of the exact same model) and was not too comfortable with Ghost Max. My Podiatrist specifically recommended Ghost Max 3 and I love it. Sizing wise, it feels bigger than Ariel GTS 24 (9.5 2E). So I opted for 9.0 2E instead. The X-wide toe box is fantastic! The balance and cushion are just right without creating too much of stiffness. I just wish there's more color options for 2E sizes. Other brands have beautiful designs & colors but no where close to Brooks' construction. I just want to have more fun colors in my collection.
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