Brooks
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
### Overview
For over 25 years, the Adrenaline has been Brooks' most trusted stability trainer, and version 25 continues that legacy — dependable, protective, and built for runners who overpronate or simply prefer a guided, secure stride. The GTS 25 brings its most meaningful updates in years: for the first time ever, the Adrenaline series has a real heel bevel and a 10mm drop, resulting in a moderate stability daily training shoe with the smoothest heel transition the Adrenaline has ever had — though a less responsive but slightly softer midsole keeps this shoe best for easier and relaxed mileage.
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### Standout Features
- **GuideRails Support:** Strategically placed supports on the medial and lateral edges of the foot, with raised sidewalls that keep your stride on the right path while allowing some natural pronation without obstructing your running motion. - **Smoother Heel Transition:** A new heel bevel creates a much smoother transition from heel to midfoot, a notable upgrade over previous versions of the shoe. - **DNA Loft v3 Midsole:** Brooks' proprietary foam combines underfoot comfort with dependability and durability — the nitrogen-infused foam feels light and airy while offering a firm and stable underfoot ride. - **More Cushioning Than Ever:** The newest iteration features more cushioning than ever before, with 37mm of foam in the heel and 27mm in the forefoot. - **Sustainable Upper:** The engineered mesh upper is made with 66.2% recycled materials and provides a breathable, structured fit. - **Wide Fit Options:** It is popular amongst both walkers and runners for its moderate stability and consistent ride, and the shoe is available in multiple width options to accommodate a range of foot shapes.
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### Who It's For
It shines for runners who value structure, protection, and comfort over bounce or agility, and it remains one of the most accessible and trustworthy stability daily trainers for both running and walking. This shoe thrives when it comes to supporting beginner athletes who overpronate or anyone who needs or wants a touch of support in a dependable and traditional daily trainer. It is a durability-focused daily trainer with enough support for those who need some motion control and is best used for easy and recovery runs — the Adrenaline GTS 25 thrives on daily miles.
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### Important Considerations
- **Not a lively ride:** The shoe feels dependable and stable, but it still lacks lively bounce and carries more weight than many modern rivals — runners seeking an energetic, springy feel should look elsewhere. - **Drop change may not suit everyone:** The reduced drop from 12mm to 10mm is a concern for runners who specifically need higher heel elevation, as the lesser heel drop can put strain on the Achilles for those who depend on it. - **Heel collar sensitivity:** There is an incredibly stiff heel counter that is offset somewhat by extra padding — those with sensitive heels may not do well here, while those wanting a stiff counter will. - **Wet weather performance:** When running in the rain, the upper can soak up a lot of water, which makes the shoe heavier and means it can take a bit of drying out. - **Pricing:** Retails at **$155**, a small $5 price bump over its predecessor, but still priced reasonably with good value, especially given the high-quality upper.
Key features
- GuideRails support
- smooth heel-to-toe transition
- reliable everyday mileage shoe
- wide options
Seen at 6 retailers from $154.95 to $155.00 as of 2026-06-18. Prices change — check the retailer for the current price.