On Cloudflyer 5 vs Brooks Addiction GTS 15
Cloudflyer 5 or Addiction GTS 15? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want comfortable, stable support for walking and easy runs? Get the Cloudflyer 5.
Want maximum stability and durability? Get the Addiction GTS 15.
Get the Cloudflyer 5 if
- You need a roomier fit
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.6 oz
- You prefer a lower drop (10mm vs 12mm)
Get the Addiction GTS 15 if
- You want more foam underfoot (5mm more at the heel)
- You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (12mm vs 10mm)
- You need an extra-wide width
On the run
Cloudflyer 5: Comfortable, supportive and heavy. Plush, all-day comfort with excellent stability, but the midsole is firm and it’s noticeably heavy.
Addiction GTS 15: Maximum support, built to last. Firm, very stable and dependable, with GuideRails support for heavy overpronation. Heavy and not very flexible, but it holds up to bigger runners and lots of miles.
Specs side by side
| Cloudflyer 5 | Addiction GTS 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $140 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 31 / 21mm* | 36 / 24mm* |
| Drop | 10mm* | 12mm |
| Weight, men’s | 11.6 oz* | 12.2 oz |
| Weight, women’s | Not available | 11.1 oz |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Walking & all-day wear, Easy days | Easy days, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 400–500 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
Cloudflyer 5. True to size with a breathable, durable upper. Wide available.
Addiction GTS 15. Runs slightly short, so if you’re between sizes, go up a half. Plenty of room for custom orthotics. 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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