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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.3 oz · 12mm drop · 36/24mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 replaced it

How it ranks

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 55 runner reviews and 12 other rated shoes in the Adrenaline GTS product line.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22

of 5

Very good

91/100
Overall
91
Durability
98
Cushioning
90
Value
89
Comfort
82
Appearance
70
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

95/100

95

What runners say

“Support nearly gone after 150 miles; feels like neutral shoe.”
4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Glycerin GTS 19
“Rough ride with rock-hard foam that's very uncomfortable.”
2/5 Full review 25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11
“Extensive 12mm heel-to-toe drop shifts foot strike to forefoot.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 7
“Feels like bricks on feet compared to springy foams from other brands.”
3/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Rincon 3
“Rigid upper/heel in newer models can aggravate the Achilles.”
4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon
“Comfortable but clunky; outsole wears out after 400 miles.”
4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Guide 15
“Does an excellent job of providing stability to reduce pronation.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 7
“It has quite a bit of cushion and is super great for logging miles on.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Revel 5
“Enough cushion alongside stability for 16-mile long runs without excess shock.”
5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 7
“Normal width blows out and becomes too loose; narrow version holds better.”
4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 13/26

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

  • Several reviewers get 400 miles or more, and one runs 700 before retiring a pair.
  • Reviewers consistently praise the steady, supportive ride for daily training miles.
  • Many runners find the cushioning suits long, easy road runs.

Cons

  • Several reviewers find the foam firm and the ride clunky at speed.
  • Five of the twenty-three reviewers who report fit say it runs big, and two describe it as loose.
  • Two reviewers say the midsole goes flat by 150 to 200 miles, well before the outsole wears out.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

Adrenaline GTS 22 rates 91. This shoe has very high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS

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Rating

Release year

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Reader Ratings

55 ratings
5/5 31
4/5 21
3/5 2
2/5 1
1/5 0
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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2021 Q4
MSRP
$140
Stack Height
36mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 21–23 of 23 written reviews

Old Reliable

4/5

Overall

I've worn the adrenaline series for 15 plus years. It's my go-to trainer as someone who pronates the extra support goes a long way. I've noticed the upper/heel has been more rigid in the newer models, which can aggravate the Achilles if you're sensitive in that area. I always wear the narrow version, as the normal just blows out and gets to be to loose otherwise.

Anonymous runner · Jun 7, 2023

80 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Support breaks down quickly

4/5

Overall

After about 150 miles on this shoe, the support is almost non-existent and it feels much more like a neutral shoe.  A well-cushioned, comfortable, nice riding neutral shoe, to give it credit, but I'm disappointed in the durability.

Anonymous runner · Jun 6, 2023

25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Glycerin GTS 19

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

Great stability shoe but not durable

4/5

Overall

Great stability shoe but not durable

Anonymous runner · May 2, 2023

15 mpw training for 5K and 10K

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

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability (Maximum)
Stability
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
8.9 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
36/24mm
39/27mm
40/35mm
Drop
12mm
12mm
5mm
Release
2021 Q4
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MSRP
$140
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Ratings
Overall
Very good (91)
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Comfort
Good (82)
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Cushioning
Very good (90)
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Durability
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Appearance
Below average (70)
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Good (89) Best value
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