Saucony Echelon 10 vs Brooks Addiction GTS 15
Echelon 10 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 a stable, orthotic-friendly shoe for walking and easy runs? Get the Echelon 10.
Want maximum stability and durability? Get the Addiction GTS 15.
Get the Echelon 10 if
- You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride
- You want a little more give underfoot
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.4 oz
- You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 12mm)
Get the Addiction GTS 15 if
- Your feet roll inward or you like extra support
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (12mm vs 8mm)
- You need a narrow width
On the run
Echelon 10: The orthotic-friendly cruiser. Stable and firm, softened by a thick insole. Better for walking and slower running than faster miles, and orthotic friendly.
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.
The Echelon 10 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from Doctors of Running’s review (no lab test yet).
Specs side by side
| Echelon 10 | Addiction GTS 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155 | $140 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 35 / 27mm | 36 / 24mm* |
| Drop | 8mm | 12mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.8 oz | 12.2 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 9.6 oz | 11.1 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide, Extra wide | 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
Echelon 10. True to size with normal-to-low volume. The toebox tapers, then opens up in the forefoot. Wide and extra-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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