Altra Experience Flow ST vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26

Experience Flow ST or Adrenaline GTS 26? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a soft, light, foot-shaped shoe with mild support? Get the Experience Flow ST.

Want dependable support every day? Get the Adrenaline GTS 26.

Get the Experience Flow ST if

• You need a roomier fit
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 2.2 oz
• You prefer a lower drop (4mm vs 10mm)

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 4mm)
• You need an extra-wide width

On the run

Experience Flow ST: Soft, light, foot-shaped guidance. Soft yet stable, light and easygoing for walks and daily runs, with a moderate 4mm drop. The support is mild, so it won’t suit strong overpronators.

Adrenaline GTS 26: The steady stability shoe, refreshed. Soft, balanced and predictable, much like the GTS 25. The heel is softer than the forefoot, and the GuideRails stay out of the way until you need them.

The Adrenaline GTS 26 hasn’t been lab tested yet, so its feel ratings carry over from the GTS 25, which has the same foam and stack.

Specs side by side

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

Experience Flow ST. Runs slightly long. Very roomy, foot-shaped toebox that suits wide feet; low-volume feet may struggle. Wide available.

Adrenaline GTS 26. True to size with fairly generous volume and excellent heel lock, per early reviews. 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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