Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Ghost 17
Adrenaline GTS 25 or Ghost 17? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want dependable support every day? Get the Adrenaline GTS 25.
Want a dependable shoe for almost any run? Get the Ghost 17.
Get the Adrenaline GTS 25 if
- Your feet roll inward or you like extra support
- You need a roomier fit
- You like a bit more structure under the forefoot
Get the Ghost 17 if
- You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride
- You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.5 oz
On the run
Adrenaline GTS 25: The steady everyday stability shoe. Balanced, smooth and predictable, and a little softer than the GTS 24. The GuideRails keep your knees tracking straight, and you notice them most when your legs are tired.
Ghost 17: The no-surprises workhorse. Balanced cushioning that’s a touch firm, with a little bounce and a flexible forefoot. It won’t wow you. It just works, run after run.
Specs side by side
| Adrenaline GTS 25 | Ghost 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $124.95 | $109.95 (was $140) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 37 / 27mm* | 36.5 / 26.5mm* |
| Drop | 10mm | 10mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 10.6 oz | 10.1 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | 9.5 oz | 8.9 oz* |
| Support | Stability | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 400–500 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Adrenaline GTS 25. True to size with room for your toes and a secure heel. Narrow through extra-wide.
Ghost 17. True to size but fitted: the toebox tapers and the instep is low, so loosen the laces if your midfoot is sensitive. Narrow through extra-wide.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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