Altra Torin ST vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26

Torin 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 stable, zero-drop support for easy miles and walking? Get the Torin ST.

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

Get the Torin ST if

• You want a zero-drop shoe

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• You want more foam underfoot (8mm more at the heel)
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 0mm)
• You need an extra-wide width

On the run

Torin ST: Firm, stable zero-drop support. Stable and consistent, with firmer EGO MAX foam and a stiffer ride from extra outsole rubber. Not bouncy or mushy.

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 Torin ST hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Paradigm 8 lab test (same midsole) and Doctors of Running’s review.

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

Torin ST. True to size with Altra’s standard fit: closer than old wide Altras, with a square toebox and room. 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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