Brooks Addiction GTS 15 vs Adrenaline GTS 26

Addiction GTS 15 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 maximum stability and durability? Get the Addiction GTS 15.

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

Get the Addiction GTS 15 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (12mm vs 10mm)
• You’d rather spend $15 less

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• Long runs are your thing
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.4 oz
• You prefer a lower drop (10mm vs 12mm)

On the run

Addiction GTS 15: Maximum support, built to last. Firm, very stable and dependable, with GuideRails support for heavy overpronation. Heavy and not very flexible, but it holds up to bigger runners and lots of miles.

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.

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

Addiction GTS 15. Runs slightly short, so if you’re between sizes, go up a half. Plenty of room for custom orthotics. Narrow through extra-wide.

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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