Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26 vs New Balance 860v15

Adrenaline GTS 26 or Fresh Foam X 860v15? 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 plush comfort with gentle support? Get the Fresh Foam X 860v15.

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.9 oz
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 6mm)

Get the Fresh Foam X 860v15 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• 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 (6mm 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.

Fresh Foam X 860v15: Plush comfort with subtle support. Cloud-soft, comfort-first cushioning from a two-foam midsole with a plate and a smooth heel rocker. The support is subtle, so it feels more like a soft neutral shoe than a classic stability shoe.

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.

Fresh Foam X 860v15. Runs about a half size short, so go up a half. A secure fit with a roomy toebox. 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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