Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Name: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.6 (38 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.3 oz · 12mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 replaced it

How it ranks

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 ranks above most daily trainers in our data. Durability and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 38 runner reviews and 12 other rated shoes in the Adrenaline GTS product line.

Decent

Overall

Decent 76

Durability

Very good 92

Comfort

Very good 90

Cushioning

Good 86

Value

Good 81

Appearance

Decent 71

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

98 Very high

Very high 98

Based on

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What runners say

“The fit felt like someone from Brooks showed up at my house and measured my feet, and then went back and put together a pair for me.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon

“The fit is maybe a quarter size shorter than past Adrenalines—so order a half size up.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“Now, finally, there's an Adrenaline that doesn't feel clunky.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“This shoe has an outstanding ride and the upper is almost seamless so there's very little chance for blisters from seams.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 6

“The material around the foot opening came apart after first wearing.”

2/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 14

“I think the GTS 18 is too soft. As someone who overpronates a good deal, I want the support!”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17

“After four years of loving this model, they changed and I now have shin splints, calf lockups and what felt like a stress fracture building.”

3/5 Full review 12 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17

“Got 497 miles on my first pair before the tread was worn down and the internal padding was worn out.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17

“After running with them for 6 months, I realize I probably should have stopped running with them 2 months ago.”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Launch 4

“Very durable shoe, holds up well for a short 5 mile run all the way to a 15 mile run. Held up for well over 500 miles.”

4/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 23

“The extra support felt very natural. Didn't have any more issues with interior knee pain.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the adidas PureBoost DPR

“As the cost continues to rise north of $120, and durability remains okay at best, the value continues to decrease.”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“The shoe is lighter than my Sequence 9 and offered better responsiveness and with that I had a quicker turnover.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon

“I'm about 180 miles into the shoes and the midsole might be breaking down faster than I would like.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 6

“The shoe is lighter than years past and fits nice and snug without being overbearing.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw came from the ASICS Roadhawk FF

“It has decreased the wear and tear on both my legs and my feet, and I feel a lot more stable.”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Launch 4

“It takes the ample support and cushioning of models gone by and adds a new slick and comfortable upper.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw came from the ASICS Roadhawk FF

“The blown rubber outsole under the ball of the foot wore rather quickly.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“I also felt the treads on the shoes wore down faster than previous Adrenalines.”

4/5 Full review 28 mpw came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 16

“I find that over time my toes will poke through the mesh.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17

“It transitions well. It's lighter than last year's Ravenna 8.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“This is the first time the shoes felt a bit narrower in the toes.”

4/5 Full review 28 mpw came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 16

“The toe box is a bit narrow but hasn't rubbed me the wrong way yet.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 6

Prefer this shoe over another

36% 20/55

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers rate comfort 4.6 out of 5, and two single out the near-seamless upper for not raising blisters.
Five reviewers say the support suits them and has kept them running without trouble.
Three reviewers say it fit well from the first run, one buying it in a wide.

Cons

Reviewers rate durability 4.1 out of 5, and five report the cushioning or outsole going sooner than they expected.
Reviewers rate appearance 4.1 out of 5, its joint lowest dimension, and one says it does not look cool.
One of thirty-eight reviewers so far says rising prices are eroding the value.

Adrenaline GTS 18 rates 76. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS

Each dot is one version of the Adrenaline GTS, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

71 2012 84 69 2014 75 77 76 2017 75 72 90 2020 86 93 2023 87 86 2025

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Adrenaline GTS 25

2025 · 5 reviews

86 Good

83 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 24

2024 · 16 reviews

87 Good

88 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 23

2023 · 60 reviews

93 Excellent

98 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 22

2021 · 55 reviews

86 Good

98 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 21

2020 · 10 reviews

90 Very good

88 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 20

2019 · 10 reviews

72 Decent

87 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 19

2018 · 40 reviews

75 Decent

99 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 18 This shoe

2017 · 38 reviews

76 Decent

98 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 17

2016 · 12 reviews

77 Decent

93 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 16

2017 · 9 reviews

75 Decent

93 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 15

2014 · 34 reviews

69 Below average

98 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 14

2013 · 78 reviews

84 Good

99 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 13

2012 · 57 reviews

71 Decent

98 Confidence

Runner Ratings

38 ratings

5/5 27

4/5 9

3/5 1

2/5 1

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.3 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.0 oz · Women's 8.6 oz
Release: 2017 Q4
MSRP: $120
Drop: 12mm

Runner reviews

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Wish they hadn't changed.

3/5

Overall

After four years of loving this model, they changed and I now have shin splints, calf lockups and what felt like a stress fracture building the day I quit wearing them. So disappointed and not sure where to go from here.

Anonymous runner · Jul 15, 2019

12 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17

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

Brooks Adrenaline

2/5

Overall

It's a support shoe. The vendor assessed me and said I needed it. My podiatrist said they were wrong and it's not the right shoe. The material around the foot opening came apart after first wearing. The mesh material is flimsy. The shoe is not as robust as previous versions in my opinion. I would advise being cautious about being told you need a support shoe. My podiatrist told me to use the orthotic insoles she proscribed, and use with a neutral shoe (which should be a lot cheaper than the support shoe). Also the orange / black colour is not to my liking.

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2019

10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 14

Comfort: 2/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 1/5
Appearance: 1/5
Value: 1/5

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Long time Adrenaline runner

5/5

Overall

I have run in the Brooks GTS Adrenaline for the last 10 years or so. The cushioning works well for my stride and I find them very comfortable. They have lasted a long time through all weather (including snow) but I find that over time my toes will poke through the mesh. Their appearance is pretty good but not great. They are expensive so I usually try to purchase old versions to save money.

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

60 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17