Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26 vs ASICS Gel-Kayano 33

Adrenaline GTS 26 or Gel-Kayano 33? 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 26.

Want comfort-first stability? Get the Gel-Kayano 33.

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
• You need an extra-wide width
• You’d rather spend $15 less

Get the Gel-Kayano 33 if

• You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
• You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)

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.

Gel-Kayano 33: Comfort-first stability. Soft on landing at easy paces, with support that’s more gentle guidance than correction and a stiff, steady forefoot. It feels best slow, and at running pace some runners find it flat.

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

Adrenaline GTS 26. True to size with fairly generous volume and excellent heel lock, per early reviews. Narrow through extra-wide.

Gel-Kayano 33. True to size. The toebox tapers on the little-toe side, so it suits normal-width feet. Plush heel and tongue. Wide available.

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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