Brooks

Adrenaline GTS 16

Adrenaline GTS 16
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Good (71/100)

Shoe details

Weight
11.1 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
30mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (71/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 37% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (71/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 37% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Excellent (92/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (83/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (71/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 40% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Average (69/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (54/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

35%

7/20

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 37% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 35% of 1,872 daily trainers.

35%

Adrenaline GTS Family

Scores better than <1% of 10 adrenaline gts family.

<1%

Brooks

Scores better than 17% of 224 Brooks shoes.

17%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Adrenaline GTS 17.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
11.1 oz M
8.9 oz M Lightest
Stack
30/18mm
39/27mm
Drop
12mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q2
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$150
$140
$200
Best price
$154.95
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Below average (37%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (33%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (72%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (90%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (40%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews

Adrenaline 16

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

5/5

Overall

This is still my go- to shoe. I have flat feet from years of gymnastics and these shoes are what keeps me able to run!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 16

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

4/5

Overall

Not particularly durable, pretty neutral shoe. Sole packed out within 15 miles.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Brooks Running Shoes

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

4/5

Overall

The shoe is well built and has great cushion to it. The soles tend to wear a bit faster than I am used to previously but am more of a heel striker due to previous injuries. The shoe has held up well, and has endured many miles while still having good cushioning.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe for pronators

mcvred · Jul 12, 2018

4/5

Overall

This shoe is about as much support as healthy for people with flat arches, definitely recommend as a good recovery shoe and mileage shoe, it can do it all. The new stitching compared to the 17 is much more comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Just picked up an injury for unrelated reasons and am moving to a fall half marathon buildup and excited to train in this shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

NegativeSplitLyfe · Jun 3, 2018

4/5

Overall

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5