Saucony Omni ST 23 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26

Omni ST 23 or Adrenaline GTS 26? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want stability that still feels soft and bouncy? Get the Omni ST 23.

Want dependable support every day? Get the Adrenaline GTS 26.

Get the Omni ST 23 if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.7 oz

Get the Adrenaline GTS 26 if

• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
• You need an extra-wide width

On the run

Omni ST 23: Soft, bouncy stability. A soft and bouncy stability shoe. The full-length PWRRUN PB foam feels compliant and resilient, and it’s light for a support shoe.

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.

The Omni ST 23 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Omni 22 lab test (RunRepeat) and Doctors of Running’s review of the 23.

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

Omni ST 23. True to size, slightly wide through the length with a tapered forefoot. Wide available.

Adrenaline GTS 26. True to size with fairly generous volume and excellent heel lock, per early reviews. 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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