Brooks

Adrenaline GTS 20

Adrenaline GTS 20
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (73/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2019 Q4
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
34mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 45% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (73/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 45% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (89/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (76/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 53% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (60/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (60/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

30%

3/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 45% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 44% of 1,872 daily trainers.

44%

Adrenaline GTS Family

Scores better than 15% of 10 adrenaline gts family.

15%

Brooks

Scores better than 24% of 224 Brooks shoes.

24%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Adrenaline GTS 19.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest
Lowest price / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
8.9 oz M Lightest
Stack
34/24mm
39/27mm
Drop
1mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q4
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130
$140
$200
Best price
$154.95
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Average (45%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (52%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (85%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (97%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (11%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Average (53%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Just keeps on going

Anonymous runner · Nov 28, 2023

4/5

Overall

I've had multiple pairs of this as my daily trainer. Each pair lasted well over 500 miles, the most recent one retired at around 1000. Not the best looking, not the most cushioned, but it just keeps on going.

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

I hate this shoe

DoItForHim91 · Nov 24, 2020

3/5

Overall

I bought this shoe for the summer because I figured it would be good for beating slow summer of Malmo miles into and I was dead wrong. The cushioning sucks and every time I wear it I get shin splints. It's uncomfortable to run slow in this shoe because it's so freaking heavy too. Overall I would not buy this shoe or even consider it. It still sits around and sometimes I trick myself into going out and running in it for three days or so and I always regret it.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
1/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5

A Smooth Ride Stability Shoe

Anonymous runner · Jan 26, 2020

5/5

Overall

I have ran in the Brooks Adrenaline GTS model for the last 5 years. When I put it on my foot feels like it is home. It supports my higher arches, helps control my pronation, and helps me keep plantar fasciitis at bay. I absolutely love this shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Thanks

Anonymous runner · Jan 25, 2020

5/5

Overall

Thanks, great shoe!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Not a great update

Anonymous runner · Jan 11, 2020

3/5

Overall

Love brooks but the 20 defiantly lacks support and cushioning. Not like any of the adrelanies at all
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5