Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Ghost 18
Adrenaline GTS 25 or Ghost 18? 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 the classic Ghost ride with a comfier upper? Get the Ghost 18.
Get the Adrenaline GTS 25 if
- Your feet roll inward or you like extra support
- You need a roomier fit
- You’d rather spend $25 less
Get the Ghost 18 if
- You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
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 18: The classic, steady trainer. Moderately cushioned, steady and grounded. There’s no dramatic rocker or bounce, just a natural, familiar ride for easy and steady miles.
Specs side by side
| Adrenaline GTS 25 | Ghost 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $124.95 | $149.99 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 37 / 27mm* | 36 / 26mm* |
| Drop | 10mm | 10mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.6 oz | 10.2 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 9.5 oz | 9.2 oz |
| Support | Stability | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs, 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 18. True to size with a secure heel. It’s roomier than older Ghosts, but the forefoot still tapers, so wider feet should take the wide. 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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