[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] "I'm like a human pogo stick! Look at this spring!" Literally my first words to my husband, 20 strides into the first run in my Ghost 17 GTXs. Over the last 5 weeks, these shoes have climbed over 15,000 vertical feet, covered nearly 100 miles, and kept me steady packing a toddler to Angels Landing and through the Narrows at Zion. I had zero issues breaking them in, and am still blown away by the cushion and rebound, especially given how light they are. I'm particular when it comes to aesthetics, and frequently sacrifice comfort for style. Love that these deliver both on fashion and function, and am honestly surprised at how well this light colorway held up through miles of water, dust, dirt, and mud. I wear a size 7 in most brands, but ordered a 7.5 on the advice of a friend and feel like it's been perfect. I feel like these breathe well even with the waterproof GORE-TEX upper, but did notice the heat start to build when we were in 100-degree+ conditions. If you live in an especially hot climate, I might stick with a mesh upper, but think these will be perfect for our fall, winter, and spring. I appreciated the stability and traction, especially as I recovered from a torn ligament in my right ankle. Overall impressed! Any chance you'll be releasing more colorways, Brooks? Please and thank you!
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