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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Reviews

22 of 24 reviews recommend it.

2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score8.3/1021 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Small to large: mixed
  • Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy, snug and tight: reports differ
  • Instep: Reported pain

Where can you wear it?

  • Walking all day
  • Rain: reports differ
  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Weight: reports differ
  • Worn for running, walking

$170Mid-rangetypical price at online stores$121–$170 across stores

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack, navy

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Do Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 run big?

Length

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
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Reported sensations

  1. Over the instep

    Adrenaline GTS 24

    • Reported pain.
  2. Width

    Adrenaline GTS 24

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  3. Around the toes

    Adrenaline GTS 24

    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

Are Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.

Weight on foot

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

Weather, water & grip

Grip underfoot

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Water got into the shoes.
  • Feet stayed dry.

After the rain

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • The wearer was left with wet feet.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Abrasion.

Will they keep their looks?

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Holds up with wear.
  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

How long have people worn them?

Adrenaline GTS 24

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Owners describe 1–2 years, 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
black / navy
Upper colours
black / navy

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

18 Months later! What I Think about the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Running Shoe

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review! (Running Shoes TESTING)

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review: This All-Arounder is Iconic for a Reason

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review | Adrenaline still Flows Through

Zak's Shoe Review: The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 is here! ...

Run smarter, not harder, with the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24! 🏃‍ ... by iRun Texas

Meet the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 - where every stride is ... by roadrunnersports

We sent the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 to RW+ member Grace ... by Runner's World

More videos

Brooks Adrenaline 24 GTS Review | Your Go-To Support Shoe

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 First Look | A Reliable Stability Trainer Returns!

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24: The Ultimate Support

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review | Supportive Shoes for Flat Feet (Run & Walk)

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24: Mid-Run Reactions to the Plush, Lively New Stability Shoe

Stability and Perfection: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 Review

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About our research

Based on 36 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Asics Gel-Cumulus

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-CumulusSee this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Asics Gel-Cumulus
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 24Asics Gel-Cumulus
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
Maker price$120.98–$170 (typical price at online stores)$96.38 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Asics GT-1000

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Asics GT-1000
Asics GT-1000See this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Asics GT-1000
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 24Asics GT-1000
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

14

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

GT-1000

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.

14

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GT-1000

  • Feels light.

14

  • Feels light.
Maker price$120.98–$170 (typical price at online stores)$100–$121 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 24Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Ghost 16

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16See this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Ghost 16
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 24Brooks Ghost 16
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • Walking · All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Ghost 18

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Ghost 18
Brooks Ghost 18See this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Ghost 18
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 24Brooks Ghost 18
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Ghost Max

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost MaxSee this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 vs Brooks Ghost Max
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 24Brooks Ghost Max
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

3

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Ghost Max

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

3

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Ghost Max

  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

3

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.

Ghost Max

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.

3

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

3

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

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