Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26 vs Saucony Guide 19

Adrenaline GTS 26 or Guide 19? 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 soft cushioning with gentle guidance? Get the Guide 19.

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You like a bit more structure under the forefoot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 6mm)
• You need a narrow width

Get the Guide 19 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.1 oz
• 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.

Guide 19: Gentle support, soft landing. Soft and smooth with an early rocker. The support is subtle, coming from high sidewalls and a wide base rather than a hard post, so it feels like a neutral shoe that keeps you centered.

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.

Guide 19. True to size with a medium-width toebox and soft, stretchy mesh that suits most feet. Wide and extra-wide in men’s and women’s.

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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