Saucony Guide 19 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Guide 19 or Adrenaline GTS 25? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want soft cushioning with gentle guidance? Get the Guide 19.
Want dependable support every day? Get the Adrenaline GTS 25.
Get the Guide 19 if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.9 oz
- You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 10mm)
Get the Adrenaline GTS 25 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You like a bit more structure under the forefoot
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 6mm)
- You need a narrow width
On the run
Guide 19: Gentle support, soft landing. Soft and smooth with an early rocker. The support is subtle, coming from high sidewalls and a wide base rather than a hard post, so it feels like a neutral shoe that keeps you centered.
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.
Specs side by side
| Guide 19 | Adrenaline GTS 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $124.95 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 35 / 29mm | 37 / 27mm* |
| Drop | 6mm | 10mm |
| Weight, men’s | 9.7 oz | 10.6 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 8.9 oz | 9.5 oz |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | 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 | 450–550 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
Guide 19. True to size with a medium-width toebox and soft, stretchy mesh that suits most feet. Wide and extra-wide in men’s and women’s.
Adrenaline GTS 25. True to size with room for your toes and a secure heel. 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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