Brooks

Adrenaline GTS 13

Adrenaline GTS 13
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Very good (80/100)

Shoe details

Weight
14.4 oz
Release
2012 Q3
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
31mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (80/100)

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Scores better than 70% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (80/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (96/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Very good (83/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (80/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Below average (52/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (52/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

50%

18/36

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 70% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 64% of 1,872 daily trainers.

64%

Adrenaline GTS Family

Scores better than 31% of 10 adrenaline gts family.

31%

Brooks

Scores better than 44% of 224 Brooks shoes.

44%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Adrenaline GTS 24.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
14.4 oz M
8.9 oz M Lightest
Stack
31/19mm
39/27mm
Drop
12mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2012 Q3
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$110
$140
$200
Best price
$154.95
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Good (70%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (71%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (94%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (76%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

57 reader ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 14, 2015

5/5

Overall

Have worn for many years. Fits my foot well and is comfortable.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 18, 2015

5/5

Overall

I changed from New Balance 1220 to Brooks Adrennaline GTS over 10 years ago and LOVE it. I can't even imagine considering another shoe. I had been a marathon runner until the past 5or so years and now I dont run more than 10miles, sometimes 13. I dont wear the shoes for anything other than running.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 9, 2015

5/5

Overall

One of the few shoes wide enough for my wide, flat, overpronating feet w bunion. Fit my custom orthotics. Wider and more comfy than the Ariels, which I had to stop using when they changed a past model and the trim rubbed. Of course, it's not as supportive, probably causing my bunion to worsen. And, I'm running out of Adrenaline 13s - the 14s and 15s moved the trim to where it rubs. I have the hardest time of anyone I know finding a running shoe. Not kidding, I've even stumped Dave Jewell the shoe guy and many running specialty store/running site experts with my apparently unique reqts - wide, stability/MC, standard drop - not interested in transitioning to minimalist as I don't have the time for my 48 year old body to adjust while maintaining my training. My record is trying 17 shoes in 5 most in transitioning from Ariel to Adrenaline. Now I'm back on the hunt, and the best I can find is the new Asics Fortify in mens wide, good motion control and nice forefoot width, but loose in the heel for me. Also not sure if I can wear it without my orthotics - I'd really like to get rid of them. Also, I run my runs - except races and the occasional outside run (trying to get more of those) on a treadmill due to when I need to get my runs in, weather, and safety concerns. Would love help!
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

ContestantNo721 · Apr 5, 2015

4/5

Overall

This shoe wasn't perfectly comfortable, but was the best that I could find at the time for my foot's characteristics (short foot, wide foot, high instep, pronation/eversion). My foot was slightly cramped in the toe-box. The shoe provided a nice roll-bar for someone who turns his foot outward (and is therefore likely to roll a foot/ankle). Its cushioning was less than I wanted, but as good as I thought I'd get. After about 200 miles (albeit spread lightly over 4 months, not 4 weeks) the cushioning wore out: I could feel it in my knees. I thought this was too short a lifespan of a running shoe, so I tried on other models of Brooks and other brands, and ultimately switched brands.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5