Very stable shoes
5/5
Overall
These shoes are great for foot stability, especially if you overpronate. Very balanced ride.
gome2100 · Oct 18, 2023
28 mpw training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22
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.
Good
86
Overall
86
Durability
97
Value
84
Cushioning
83
Comfort
77
Appearance
69
Confidence
98
Confidence
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Confidence
98 Very high
External retailer ratings
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- Product line track record
- External ratings
What runners say
“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.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 13/26
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.
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
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.
Confidence
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.
Rating
40
60
80
100
71
2012
84
69
2014
75
77
2016
76
75
2018
72
90
86
2021
93
87
86
2025
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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Adrenaline GTS 22 This shoe
2021 · 55 reviews
86 Good
98 Confidence
-
2020 · 10 reviews
90 Very good
88 Confidence
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2019 · 10 reviews
72 Decent
87 Confidence
-
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
- 9.6 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.2 oz · Women's 9.0 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q4
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack
- 36/24mm
- Drop
- 12mm
Runner reviews
Underwhelmed, too stiff
3/5
Overall
The Adrenaline GTS felt like bricks on my feet compared to some of the other springy foams available from other brands. This shoe convinced me to finally give up on the stability shoe category. Neutral shoes with a wide base work better for me. Pros include a roomy comfortable upper, great durability and lower price.
Dan · Sep 19, 2023
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Rincon 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
My go-to training shoe
5/5
Overall
I use this shoe for all my regular mileage outside of workouts. I've been buying different editions of this shoe for 5 years, and the 22 is the most comfortable and durable. It's not a fast shoe, and I never wear it for anything over a steady pace, but it's the perfect shoe to grind through mileage, especially if your feet need a little more support.
steelhelmets · Sep 19, 2023
55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
Good shoe for easy and long runs
4/5
Overall
Comfortable but a little clunky. Cushion is excellent, but the outsole wears out after 400 miles.
Medford.miler · Jul 29, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Guide 15
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
3/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability (Maximum)
Stability
Neutral
Weight
9.6 oz
9.3 oz
Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
36/24mm
37/27mm
40/35mm
Drop
12mm
10mm
4mm
Release
2021 Q4
2025
Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$140
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Ratings
Overall
86 Good
86 Good
99 Exceptional
Best overall
Comfort
77 Decent
80 Good
99 Exceptional
Best comfort
Cushioning
83 Good
79 Decent
99 Exceptional
Best cushioning
Durability
97 Exceptional
83 Good
97 Exceptional
Appearance
69 Below average
67 Below average
75 Decent
Best appearance
Value
84 Good
Best value rating
68 Below average
77 Decent
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 In Context
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- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 previous version
- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20
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