Brooks Men's Adrenaline Gts 19 Running Shoes

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Millions of pairs of ‘stability’ running shoes have sold based on the premise that ‘over-pronators’ need such products. A new industry was created around gait analysis, medial-posts, and what have you. Most people believed in this pseudo-science (a lot still do); even brands knew no better. Whether the Guide Rails really work – with respect to gait correction – is debatable, it does add a sense of under-arch support by cupping the foot. The Asics GT-2000 7 is a recent update to the popular series. It doesn’t feature anything new, just a continuation of the old formula. Simply put, there’s a firm medial posted midsole along with a mesh and synthetic leather upper. The look is a bit bulky, especially if you are used to more minimalistic models. At first, you may even feel like you are running in your Crocs due to extreme comfort. You might want to size up before making a commitment and heading out for your first run in the Glycerin. The shoe felt quite snug, with separate tester evaluations reporting slightly crammed toes, chafing by the Achilles, and a midfoot that was too narrow, causing pins and needles.

The Adrenaline models specially dedicated a great help to pronation on their GTS 18 model by having a solid arch midsole. This midsole provided the necessary correction to the pronation. It was a brave move for Brooks to simplify an already small lineup of stability trainers. The move streamlines their lineup and makes it simpler for the runner to decide. Even without the Guide Rails, the Adrenaline is stable. The DNA Loft crash pad makes the lateral side firmer than the 18. The single-density forefoot is also cushioned and supportive.

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However, this room also provides comfort without exposing your step due to the strong protection from the midsole and outsole. Upon opening the box I was impressed with the design and colorway of the Glycerin GTS 19. The neon yellow logo along with the light blue/yellow of guide rails stood out from the navy blue of the rest of the upper.

At the same time, if you like the feel of a medial post under the foot, look past the Adrenaline in favor of medially posted shoes like the Saucony Guide ISO 2 or New Balance 860V9. The Adrenaline GTS 19 swaps the medial-post for a set of ‘guide rails’ borrowed from the Transcend. On every step, I could feel the rails correcting me. I was landing on my midfoot and my foot wasn’t rolling in which was great! it still felt awkward because other parts of my body were being corrected though. The upper consist of an engineered mesh that feels very comfortable. It also provides a breathable experience on every run on the front side and the mid-section. The upper is also very comfortable, smooth-fitting and has the just-right amount of room. Brooks offers four widths on the Adrenaline, ranging from a B (narrow) to a 4E (extra wide). OTHER CATEGORY OPTIONSIt’s very important to know your running gait so that we can advise and fit the correct shoes according to your own individual requirements. Can’t get into store? Try a wet foot test If you want to stay within the Brooks’s family of shoes, there are two options. You can go higher support (vs. the GTS 19) with the Transcend 6 or opt for a lighter shoe in the form of the Ravenna 10. The upper of the Brooks Glycerin GTS features top tier materials and it shows and performs as such. The air mesh upper along with gusseted tongue adapt and form to your foot while maintaining flexibility. The Adrenaline GTS 19’s fit is very similar to the 18 with a true-to-size profile. The toe-box and forefoot have enough room, and the engineered mesh creates a smooth and breathable interior.

In reviewing the Adrenaline GTS 19s, we put in hours of research and even more hours of running, and there was never a moment of discomfort, which is perhaps the strongest point in favor of them. It's not that you can't still lay down the pace in them, but some models are a bit stiffer and easier to do tempo runs in. For comfort, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better model. It's not all weight and comfort though. We go into a lot more detail about our measures and findings in the rest of the review below. Performance Comparison

Based on my experience with the Glycerin GTS it was the right move and I look forward to future versions. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 has split with its medial-post but most of the shoes in this category are still married to one. So if you don’t like the idea of an Adrenaline GTS without a medial post, this section is for you. The outsole hasn’t changed a lot. Only the midfoot has its half-shank replaced by a foam pod; the rest of the outsole feels the same. The blown rubber forefoot provides good traction and helps with the cushioning too. Editor’s Note: We have updated this review with the inclusion of the Glycerin GTS 19. Scroll down for our coverage of the Glycerin 19’s stability equivalent. The other two areas that contribute a lot here are the Segmented Crash Pad and the Asymmetrical 3D Fit Print saddle. Both help guide the foot into a natural position without forcing or allowing the shoe to come loose or flail about, which can sometimes happen with heavier stability models.