Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26 vs Ghost 18

Adrenaline GTS 26 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 26.

Want the classic Ghost ride with a comfier upper? Get the Ghost 18.

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• Your feet roll inward or you like extra support
• You need a roomier fit

Get the Ghost 18 if

• You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.6 oz

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.

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.

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.

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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