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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

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

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Reviews

5 of 11 reviews recommend it.

2 have reservations; 4 do not recommend it.

Overall review score5.3/1010 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size
  • Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy
  • Heel: Reported pain

Where can you wear it?

  • Standing all day
  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Feels light on foot
  • Worn for running, walking

$155Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores

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  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Coloursgrey, orange

On our lists: Walking sneakers ranked by how they hold up · Everyday sneakers owners actually wear · Sneakers that grip wet pavement · Sneakers that hold up with wear · Chunky sneakers

Do Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 run big?

Length

Adrenaline GTS 25

  • True to size.
4321

Reported sensations

  1. Heel

    Adrenaline GTS 25

    • Reported pain.
  2. Over the instep

    Adrenaline GTS 25

    • Reported blister.
  3. Width

    Adrenaline GTS 25

    • wide feetNarrow fit.
    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  4. Around the toes

    Adrenaline GTS 25

    • Roomy.

Are Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Adrenaline GTS 25

  • All day standingComfortable.

Weight on foot

Adrenaline GTS 25

  • Feels light.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

Adrenaline GTS 25

  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Adrenaline GTS 25

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Adrenaline GTS 25

  • Owners describe 3–12 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

Chunky-looking

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black / grey / orange / white
Upper colours
grey / orange

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

See them on video

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About our research

Based on 18 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 25 vs Brooks Ghost 18

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Ghost 18
Brooks Ghost 18See this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Brooks Ghost 18
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 25Brooks Ghost 18
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$154.95–$155 (typical price at large US stores)$150–$179.99 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2See this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 25Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Length
  • True to size.
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$154.95–$155 (typical price at large US stores)$199.95–$200 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Salomon Aero Glide

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Salomon Aero Glide
Salomon Aero GlideSee this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Salomon Aero Glide
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 25Salomon Aero Glide
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$154.95–$155 (typical price at large US stores)$119.95–$160 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Asics GT-2000

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Asics GT-2000
Asics GT-2000See this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Asics GT-2000
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 25Asics GT-2000
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

GT-2000 14

  • True to size.

GT-2000 15

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

GT-2000 14

  • Regular fit.

GT-2000 15

  • Regular fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GT-2000 14

  • Roomy.

GT-2000 15

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

GT-2000 14

  • Feels light.

GT-2000 15

  • Feels light.
Maker price$154.95–$155 (typical price at large US stores)$109.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

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

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

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Brooks Ghost 16

Also used for running. Compare width.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16See this model
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Brooks Ghost 16
What mattersBrooks Adrenaline GTS 25Brooks Ghost 16
Length
  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • Walking · All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

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

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