Discontinued · road · Daily / Long run · $150
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22: 36 mm heel stack, 12 mm drop, 294 g — specs from independent lab testing.
Built for daily, long run, at a target pace of 7:30–10:00 /mi on road.
This model is no longer in production. The closest shoe you can buy today is Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25.
Brooks tuned this midsole balanced (3/5 on our cushioning scale). Energy return is moderate — comfortable and predictable rather than bouncy. 36 mm of heel stack is the modern daily-trainer sweet spot — enough foam for long miles without losing contact with the road. Combined, the ride reads as lively at 3/5 responsiveness.
There is no plate here. The midsole does all the work, so the shoe flexes naturally and stays versatile across paces — easier on the feet day to day, but without the snap of a plated shoe when you want to roll.
A tall 12 mm drop tips weight forward off the heel, which usually suits heel strikers and calves that dislike low-drop shoes. The geometry is fairly traditional and flat, so the shoe follows your foot rather than steering it. Forefoot flex is middle of the road. It offers real guidance through the gait cycle — useful for runners whose form collapses when tired.
The toe-box is standard width — comfortable for most feet without swimming. It fits true to size. Expect roughly 400 miles from the outsole, about $0.38 per mile at $150.
For the foams and plates Brooks uses across its line, read the Brooks brand guide.
Measured against the 542 currently-available shoes in the catalog. The bar shows where this shoe sits in that range.
Weight
289 g / 10.2 oz
14 g heavier than the catalog median of 275 g
Heel stack
36 mm
Level with the catalog median of 36 mm
Drop
12 mm
6 mm higher than the catalog median of 6 mm
Price
$150
10 cheaper than the catalog median of 160
Responsiveness
3 / 5
Catalog median 3 / 5
Cushioning
3 / 5
Catalog median 4 / 5
Energy return
3 / 5
Catalog median 3 / 5
Durability
~400 mi
Catalog median ~400 mi
Within the Brooks line it is heavier than the brand's median (283 g / 10.0 oz) and sits taller than its median stack (36 mm).
Current shoes with the nearest combination of weight, stack, drop, foam feel and plate.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24(2024)
283 g / 10.0 oz · 39 mm · 12 mm drop · — · $140
GuideRails keep the ankle honest — classic support without a rigid post.
Adidas Supernova Solution 3
296 g / 10.4 oz · 36 mm · 10 mm drop · — · $150
Adidas Supernova Solution 3: 36 mm heel stack, 10 mm drop, 281 g — specs from independent lab testing.
Nike Winflo 11
283 g / 10.0 oz · 35 mm · 10 mm drop · — · $105
Budget Pegasus alternative: full-length Air and a durable build at a friendly price.
Adidas Supernova Ease
285 g / 10.1 oz · 33 mm · 10 mm drop · — · $110
Flexible, forgiving entry daily for new runners and walkers.