Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.6 oz · 36/24mm stack · 12mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 is one of the strongest 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 55 runner reviews and 12 other rated shoes in the Adrenaline GTS product line.
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
98 Very high
External retailer ratings
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Based on
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“Support nearly gone after 150 miles; feels like neutral shoe.”
“Rough ride with rock-hard foam that's very uncomfortable.”
“Extensive 12mm heel-to-toe drop shifts foot strike to forefoot.”
“Feels like bricks on feet compared to springy foams from other brands.”
“Rigid upper/heel in newer models can aggravate the Achilles.”
“Comfortable but clunky; outsole wears out after 400 miles.”
“Does an excellent job of providing stability to reduce pronation.”
“It has quite a bit of cushion and is super great for logging miles on.”
“Enough cushion alongside stability for 16-mile long runs without excess shock.”
“Normal width blows out and becomes too loose; narrow version holds better.”
“Midsole goes flat after fewer than expected miles.”
“Perfect for grinding through mileage with extra support.”
“Roomy comfortable upper, great durability, and lower price.”
“Not a fast shoe; best for steady pace, not speed work.”
“Runs loose; heel knot helps tighten fit.”
“GuideRails make it more of a stability shoe than other Brooks options.”
“Well-cushioned and comfortable, but disappointing durability.”
“Very durable with solid comfort and stability.”
“Improved heel-to-midfoot transition.”
“Great stability but not durable.”
“The 22 is the most comfortable and durable.”
“Toe area wears out first.”
“Great value for the price.”
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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
Each dot is one version of the Adrenaline GTS, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2025 · 5 reviews
86 Good
83 Confidence
2024 · 16 reviews
87 Good
88 Confidence
2023 · 60 reviews
93 Excellent
98 Confidence
Adrenaline GTS 22 This shoe
2021 · 55 reviews
86 Good
98 Confidence
2020 · 10 reviews
90 Very good
88 Confidence
2019 · 10 reviews
72 Decent
87 Confidence
2018 · 40 reviews
75 Decent
99 Confidence
2017 · 38 reviews
76 Decent
98 Confidence
2016 · 12 reviews
77 Decent
93 Confidence
2017 · 9 reviews
75 Decent
93 Confidence
2014 · 34 reviews
69 Below average
98 Confidence
2013 · 78 reviews
84 Good
99 Confidence
2012 · 57 reviews
71 Decent
98 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
These shoes work as training shoes and I used them as racing shoes for a while before I got spikes. I ran 350 miles in the first pair and they didn't have many problems, the spot above the big toe was getting thin and might have become a hole soon.
Anonymous runner · Apr 19, 2024
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K
4/5
Overall
Daily trainer for 6 years. Have gone through the different models and the adrenaline is consistent. Made for people who pronate. The guiderails make this more of a stability shoe than the other popular brooks options.
Anonymous runner · Dec 6, 2023
55 mpw training for 5K and 10K
4/5
Overall
I ran about 700 miles before retiring this shoe. The stability and cushion were phenomenal, and I didn't notice any significant downgrade in cushion or tread until around 500 miles.
Gabriel Dunn · Dec 6, 2023
49 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
5/5
Overall
I have owned 8 pair of Adrenaline GTS. Each pair has been very durable and provided solid comfort and stability on my daily runs of 3 to 5 miles. Great value for the price!
Greg Collingwood · Dec 3, 2023
20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance 880 v9
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Nov 25, 2023
24 mpw training for a half marathon
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