Brooks Men’s Ghost Max 3 Neutral Running & Walking Shoe

D United States

Best shoes ever made, you can barely feel the ground

These shoes are the sign of Jesus, God, whatever you believe in. These are a real true steal these shoes right here. Happy is a massive understatement. I have very very bad foot pain, caused by a high arch, severe platar fasciitis with bumps the size of dates which means I can't even use an arthotic insert, and a degenerative bone disorder. Imagine being stabbed in your feet for years at random and getting used to it. I also have bad knees, and a bad back. 5 years of surgery bad. So these shoes, are the best shoes ever made at least in my case and until I find something better which I doubt, I'm only using these. I got the Wide ("2E") version and that gives me a good amount of room, I usually get Wide. The lower cushioned sole stops basically any, any feeling of anything on the ground. The insole inside makes it even better. I tried using a gel insole that worked for about a day then didn't. I placed the brooks insole back in, I should have never taken it out. They are light weighted. The sidings do not jab your sides at all. The Tongue of the shoe is comfortable and fluffy, not tight. They breathe very very well. I walk all day in trecherous environments. No sweat, no heat. The design is very modern I must say they did a very good job there. I'm not the type that wants flashy weird crazy designs and glitter stuff, just basic, nothing crazy no attention, so these are great their design is a great selling point. I hope they continue with that trend for these. You don't need to break these in, like when you put them on, that is what you will continuously get. I myself work in an industry around very heavy equipment, and I have to walk many miles per day (2, 5,15, 20) non stop and fast, while carrying equipment, crazy angles, up ladders, stairs, hills, then standing for long or short periods anywhere between 1-40 minutes, then going again like insanity, for between 8-16+ hours per day, sometimes even more than 24 hours, around concrete, sand, gravel, grass, water, mud, jagged rocks, you name it, every single day. I must say, I have driven with these on. It's an experience you must try it. Why go to a mechanic? Just wear Brooks.... I've used Merrell, Keen and Sketchers GoGa Max whatever they're called for years, Sketchers ZenGo Max whatever, was the only thing I could wear but you just can't get away with those puffy light shoes at my job. It seemed like the cheapest pair of foam shoes like that were the only things that would work for me until I got Brooks Ghost 15, which saved me, then I got these Ghost Max 3's a few years later a month ago, and the entire world changed for me. I also have sensitive skin on my feet, so I blister very easily. Any shoes will do that without a proper tight fit which I can't handle. So it turned out I paired these Brooks later on with Silverlight socks for hiking. Those themselves are pretty expensive at $35 a pair (Very well worth it though), but that's what I got in case anyone wants the real true recommended setup for that kind of intense work, or just anyone that wants the complete in total kind of astronaut experience, and I'm sure there are other type of socks, but man, the pairing of these shoes with those socks. Hilton bed all day, marshmallow super man. I'll say the first time I tried the Brooks Ghost Max 1st edition was a few years ago and back then not sure what is different now but before, it felt like the shoe then were giving way too much roll, started hurting my toes. These new ones (Max 3) do not have that issue, and I tried the Max 2, those also did not have that issue. They stabilize your feet just enough. I tried the Glycerine Max's the other day at Dick's Sporting Goods, I will say those are insane with how much pillow they added there it's literally like the pool noodle foam material, except the roll it gives at the end makes you feel like you're not supported at the middle or rear, feels like you're forced to step forward some with those. The Max 3's support you way better than those in the roll in my opinion. So again, another reason why these are the best option. If you get these I recommend getting shoe shaper/tree inserts to keep their shape. My Ghost 15's started curling up after about 2 years of wear, these may not because they're so thick. Side note I also got the Ghost 17's alongside these which are lower height, something bad happened since Ghost 15 I'm not sure what it is. Excellent pair and more cushioning and higher but, something's off. The look and support isn't all the way there. So I'm with Ghost Max all the way. My friend got a pair of White Max 2's, they got dirty very easily fast so I would think twice about White color. - Marshmallow Superman

Meitantei United States

Perfect for long work days on my feet — best walking shoe I’ve used

I’m on my feet 9–11 hours a day for work (mostly concrete floors, some walking between buildings), and after trying several “walking” and cushioned shoes, the Brooks Ghost Max 3 has become my daily go-to. The max cushion (DNA LOFT v3 foam) makes a huge difference — my feet and knees don’t ache by the end of a shift like they used to with lighter shoes. The wide base and rocker shape keep each step smooth and stable, so I don’t feel wobbly even after 10+ hours. No hot spots, no blisters, and the roomy toe box lets my feet spread out naturally without feeling cramped. The upper is soft and breathable, and the heel locks in securely so my foot doesn’t slide forward during long walks. I can wear them all day without needing to change shoes or add insoles. They’re heavier than typical work sneakers, but the extra cushion more than makes up for it — my legs feel noticeably fresher at the end of the day. Only downside: they’re not the most stylish for office settings (more athletic look), but they’re fine under slacks or scrubs and worth it for the comfort. After two months of daily work use, these are the most comfortable all-day shoes I’ve worn. My feet thank me every shift. 5 stars — highly recommend if you stand or walk a lot for work.

John Galt United States

Don't read this review.

Stop reading this review and just buy these shoes. But if you're still here, here are the details. I have very flat feet and use Walkpro orthotics. I ordered these shoes a half-size larger than my usual size, removed the original insoles (that are fine by the way), and they fit perfectly with plenty of room for my toes and instep. I just got back from Germany and the Czech Republic, where I walked 5 to 10 miles per day on every type of terrain imaginable, from cobblestone streets to wooded trails. I also stood for hours at museums, etc. At the end of the day, everyone in my family's feet hurt, except mine. I have never worn such comfortable and supportive shoes. I don't run anymore, but I wouldn't hesitate to use them as running shoes as well. After about a month of extremely heavy use, they still look perfectly new, with no signs of anything breaking down. To summarize, I'm now a Brooks fan for life.

Steve United States

Good Shoes, Helped With My Plantar Fasciitis

I wasn't sure I wanted to pay this much money for shoes. And they looked kind of weird, but by God, they fixed my feet and for that I will be eternally grateful. Plantar Fasciitis came after me like pheromones to a fly and it was very painful Over time, these shoes helped me because I refused to try any PT and wanted to just keep moving. The only bad thing is that the cloth like material will get scuffed if you're working on removing moss from your roof. And if you think you need 2x wide, you probably just need 1x. I have wide feet, but the double wide was just a bit too much, I'll go single W next time.