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Adrenaline GTS 18

Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Excellent (92/100)

Weight: 10 oz
Release: 2017 Q4
MSRP: $120
Drop Height: 12mm

Excellent (92/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 10 oz
Release: 2017 Q4
MSRP: $120
Drop Height: 12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (92/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 91% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Overall

Excellent (92/100)

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

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Excellent (92/100)

Comfort

Excellent (92/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Excellent (92/100)

Cushioning

Excellent (94/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Excellent (94/100)

Durability

Excellent (90/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

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Excellent (90/100)

Value

Good (79/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (79/100)

Appearance

Average (68/100)

Appearance rating

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Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 28% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 28% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average (68/100)

36%

20/55

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 91% of 2,617 running shoes.

Excellent

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 90% of 1,872 daily trainers.

90%

Adrenaline GTS Family

Scores better than 77% of 10 adrenaline gts family.

77%

Brooks

Scores better than 69% of 224 Brooks shoes.

69%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Adrenaline GTS 16.
One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

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Reference shoe

Lightest / Newest

Lowest price / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Stability

Neutral

Weight

10 oz M

8.9 oz M Lightest

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Stack

—

39/27mm

—

Drop

12mm

7mm

Release

2017 Q4

2025 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$120

$140

$200

Best price

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$154.95

$149.99 Lowest price

Ratings

Overall

Excellent (91%)

Above average (64%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Excellent (92%)

Good (71%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Excellent (92%)

Above average (65%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Very good (89%)

Good (72%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (28%)

Bottom tier (16%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Above average (67%)

Bottom tier (13%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$169.99

Top 3%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

38 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 38 written reviews

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

4/5

Overall

I've worn Adrenalines since 2003, and this is the first time the shoes felt a bit narrower in the toes. I could only wear thin socks for the first 4-5 months until they compressed a little. This was only a problem in one shoe, as one foot is a bit wider. I also felt the treads on the shoes wore down faster than previous Adrenalines. I did like the softer and lower heel backing. I do still plan to keep wearing Adrenalines.

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

Best support shoe I've ever worn!

Anonymous runner · Aug 9, 2019

5/5

Overall

I absolutely LOOOOOVE the Brooks Adrenaline shoe. As a runner with extremely flat feet it provides the support I need without having to use orthotics. I highly recommend for anyone who is looking at a support shoe!

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

Prefer the GTS 17

Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019

5/5

Overall

I have worn Brooks Adrenaline for the last 10 years and I am disappointed with the changes over that time. I love the Adrenaline for its support and solid feel, but I think the GTS 18 is too soft. Perhaps the idea was to make the shoe feel more cushioned, but as someone who overpronates a good deal, I want the support!

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

Coach Kedge

Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2019

5/5

Overall

Outstanding in fit, durability, and comfort.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2019

5/5

Overall

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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