I have wide feet and I finally found a popular running shoe that actually fits—and it's reduced on Amazon right now
The Brooks Ghost 15 checks all the boxes and I'm snapping up another pair before stock runs out


Not only am I runner, I spend a lot of time writing about shoes and other athletic gear, but I have a secret. My wide feet rarely fit the most popular shoes.
I have been wearing Altra running shoes for six years and they have been my go-to brand because you can rely on an Altra shoe to have a wide toebox. Altra has great options for both trail and road running, but I haven't found them to be the most stylish and really wanted to fit comfortably into one of the pairs my running friends were talking about.
Then, I got lucky. Last fall I was asked to help with product testing and when I saw the Brooks Ghost 15 on the list I quickly put my name next to it in the spreadsheet to claim it. I figured since I wouldn't be spending my own money on it it would be worth trying even if it didn't end up being a good fit.
But they fit perfectly and they became my favorite. I typically find that my toes feel cramped in traditional running shoes and most casual shoes as well.
While I mostly run trails, I also do some road running in these shoes and I also love them as my everyday shoes—since mine are white I started wearing them with everything. Admittedly, they do have a well-cushioned thick sole since they are meant for long-distance road running so they aren’t exactly minimalistic. However, that doesn’t bother me and even if I weren't a runner I would still wear these.
A year later they're a bit dirty (whisper it—I even put them in the washer) but I don’t feel like they've worn much and they're still comfortable. I love wearing these for traveling since they are great for walking around airports and sidewalks when exploring, but are also plenty comfortable to wear in flight.
There is a newer model out now which means the 15 can be found for under $100 so I highly suggest jumping on that if you have wide feet. I believe they offer a wide model but I have the basic model and they still fit great.
Stock is limited but Amazon has both the men's and women's under $100, and REI has limited sizing of the women's for $100 and change.
I plan on ordering another pair of these soon and they'll be my go-to for a while. Whether I am jogging around the block, traveling across the country to explore a new city or simply running errands around town, you can catch me in these.
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Amber is a health and fitness writer and enthusiast, writing for ACTIVE, MarathonHandbook, BarBend and others. Her own health and fitness journey of losing 100 pounds motivated her not only to inspire others through written content but also to become a UESCA-certified running coach. She is a competitive obstacle course racer, trail runner and hybrid athlete. Amber has competed in multiple Spartan events, and has also completed an ultramarathon and a women's pro-HYROX event.
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