Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Ghost Max 3
Adrenaline GTS 25 or Ghost Max 3? 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 big cushion with a smooth rocker? Get the Ghost Max 3.
Get the Adrenaline GTS 25 if
- Your feet roll inward or you like extra support
- You like a less rigid forefoot
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 6mm)
- You need a narrow width
Get the Ghost Max 3 if
- You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
- You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 10mm)
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 Max 3: Big cushion, easy rolling. Tall, steady cushioning with a pronounced rocker that rolls you along. It’s comfortable on long days, though it doesn’t feel especially springy.
Specs side by side
| Adrenaline GTS 25 | Ghost Max 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $124.95 | $119.95 (was $150) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 37 / 27mm* | 39 / 33mm* |
| Drop | 10mm | 6mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 10.6 oz | 10.8 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | 9.5 oz | 9.7 oz* |
| Support | Stability | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Long runs, Easy days, 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 Max 3. True to size with a rounder, roomier toebox than the regular Ghost. No break-in needed. Wide and extra-wide available.
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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