Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26 vs Adrenaline GTS 25
Adrenaline GTS 26 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
The Adrenaline GTS 26 replaced the Adrenaline GTS 25.
A reworked DNA Loft v3 midsole for a smoother toe-off and a thinner, softer knit tongue. Same stack and 10mm drop, and a touch heavier.
What changed
- Foam: Same DNA Loft v3, reworked for a smoother toe-off.
- Upper: Thinner, softer knit tongue, a refreshed collar and a knit heel pull loop.
- Support: Same GuideRails.
- Shape: Same stack and 10mm drop.
- Specs: 0.2 oz heavier.
- On the run: The Adrenaline GTS 26 hasn’t been lab tested yet, so we can’t measure the difference in feel.
Still like the Adrenaline GTS 25? It’s $30 less than the Adrenaline GTS 26 while supplies last, with 14 colors in stock.
On the run
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.
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
| Adrenaline GTS 26 | Adrenaline GTS 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155 | $124.95 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 36 / 26mm* | 37 / 27mm* |
| Drop | 10mm | 10mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.8 oz* | 10.6 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 9.6 oz* | 9.5 oz |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| 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, 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
Adrenaline GTS 26. True to size with fairly generous volume and excellent heel lock, per early reviews. Narrow through extra-wide.
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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