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Brooks Beast GTS 26

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

BrooksTrainer shape

Brooks Beast GTS 26
Reviews

7 of 8 reviews recommend it.

1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score7.3/108 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size or small
  • Width: Narrow and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Reported rubbing

Where can you wear it?

  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Feels heavy on foot
  • Worn for walking, running; running disputed

$170Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores

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  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Coloursblack, navy

On our lists: Sneakers that grip wet pavement · Sneakers that hold up with wear · Chunky sneakers · Gum sole sneakers

Do Brooks Beast GTS 26 run big?

Length

Beast GTS 26

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

  1. Width

    Beast GTS 26

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

  2. Around the toes

    Beast GTS 26

    • Reported rubbing.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

Beast GTS 26

  • Feels heavy.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

Beast GTS 26

  • WalkingHolds on wet ground.
  • Holds on ice.
  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Beast GTS 26

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Beast GTS 26

  • 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
cream / navy / tan
Upper colours
black / navy

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

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Brooks Beast GTS 26 and Ariel GTS 26 First Look Review

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Can a Shoe Have TOO Much Support? (Brooks Beast GTS 26)

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Brooks Beast GTS 26 Review - Ultimate in Stability

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About our research

Based on 13 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 Beast GTS 26 vs Brooks Addiction Walker

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction WalkerSee this model
What mattersBrooks Beast GTS 26Brooks Addiction Walker
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

2

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile
Maker price$169.95 (typical price at large US stores)$139.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-20.

Brooks Beast GTS 26 vs Brooks Glycerin 23

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23See this model
What mattersBrooks Beast GTS 26Brooks Glycerin 23
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$169.95 (typical price at large US stores)$170–$174.99 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Brooks Beast GTS 26 vs Allbirds Tree Glider

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Allbirds Tree Glider
Allbirds Tree GliderSee this model
What mattersBrooks Beast GTS 26Allbirds Tree Glider
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.

Tree Glider

  • Feels light.

Tree Gliders

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

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

Brooks Beast GTS 26 vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-KayanoSee this model
What mattersBrooks Beast GTS 26Asics Gel-Kayano
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$169.95 (typical price at large US stores)$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Brooks Beast GTS 26 vs Maison Margiela Replica

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Maison Margiela Replica
Maison Margiela ReplicaSee this model
What mattersBrooks Beast GTS 26Maison Margiela Replica
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-23.

Brooks Beast GTS 26 vs New Balance 608

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26
New Balance 608
New Balance 608See this model
What mattersBrooks Beast GTS 26New Balance 608
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.

608v5

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

608v5

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.

608v5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$169.95 (typical price at large US stores)$79.99–$85 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research