why I swear by this shoe
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2019
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 13
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19
Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.3 oz · 36/24mm stack · 12mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 40 runner reviews and 12 other rated shoes in the Adrenaline GTS product line.
Decent
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.
Confidence
99 Very high
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“I am prone to shin splints but training in these I've had no issues with soreness or injury.”
“Shoes were shot by 260 miles and needed replacing. Not due to wear, but the cushion was smooshed.”
“I bought Brooks Adrenaline 19 stability shoes and instantly my shins started feeling better and my mile time started dropping.”
“These shoes fit my foot perfectly and gave me the support I was looking for without sacrificing comfort and cushion.”
“For me this shoe just does not last. I had two pair and both wore down really quickly under the outside of the foot on the forefoot.”
“The Adrenaline is just right for giving me support and lasting the right amount of miles (250-300 miles).”
“The one time I used a different model of shoe, I got shin splints and plantar fasciitis within the week.”
“The toe box has plenty of room and I have not had any issues with blisters.”
“I also like how it allows me to feel the ground well while still protecting my feet.”
“I'm prone to plantar fasciitis. I got the GTS 18's and they helped that a lot.”
“Great cushion for longer runs and the addition of the guide rails gives extra support without adding a ton of weight.”
“A 9 felt awfully short and snug in the toe box.”
“It runs small; I usually wear an 8.5 2A in a running shoe, so I went up a 1/2 size, but it fits well.”
“I wish the rubber sole was a little more durable.”
“Feels a lot of the impact of the road over Ghosts.”
“The wear pattern after 300 miles was flat across the forefoot part of the shoe.”
“They do feel a little heavier than my last pair of shoes.”
“I don't like the way the shoe grips around my ankle.”
“Cushion is firmer than Ghost but not too firm.”
“It's not as soft, but the cushion feels adequate.”
“Versatile on the road or the trail.”
“I feel slightly less stable.”
Prefer this shoe over another
41% 20/49
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers praise the blend of stability and cushioning on long runs.
- Many runners report high mileage before it breaks down, one at 1,100 miles.
- Several reviewers say it is the only shoe that keeps their shin splints away.
Cons
- At 11.0 oz, several reviewers find it heavy and stiff.
- A minority report the forefoot outsole wearing or the cushioning flattening early.
- Two reviewers found the sizing ran short and had to go up.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
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.
Release year
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2025 · 5 reviews
86 Good
83 Confidence
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2024 · 16 reviews
87 Good
88 Confidence
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2023 · 60 reviews
93 Excellent
98 Confidence
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2021 · 55 reviews
86 Good
98 Confidence
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2020 · 10 reviews
90 Very good
88 Confidence
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2019 · 10 reviews
72 Decent
87 Confidence
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Adrenaline GTS 19 This shoe
2018 · 40 reviews
75 Decent
99 Confidence
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2017 · 38 reviews
76 Decent
98 Confidence
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2016 · 12 reviews
77 Decent
93 Confidence
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2017 · 9 reviews
75 Decent
93 Confidence
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2014 · 34 reviews
69 Below average
98 Confidence
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2013 · 78 reviews
84 Good
99 Confidence
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2012 · 57 reviews
71 Decent
98 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.3 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 11.0 oz · Women's 9.6 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q4
- MSRP
- $130
- Stack
- 36/24mm
- Drop
- 12mm
Runner reviews
Sizing on the Update is weird
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019
30 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Great mix of support and cushion
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019
40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019
40 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Brooks GTS - Great Everyday Shoe
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 21
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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