Customer Reviews Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17
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71%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
56%"Moderate arch support"
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The toe box is too narrow in wide for my bunion. Has to go back.
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Great running shoe right out of the box. Super support for PF and foot issues. Love the colors.
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These are very low cut around the ankle, consequently they are do not fit snug enough for a narrow heel.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
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Excellent fit. Wife loves this shoe.
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Very uncomfortable shoes. Felt a i/2 size to small. Very tight across the toes. It hurt every time I walked in them. The heel dug into my ankle causing pain. Returning these.
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I used to be a loyal Asics Gel Kayano girl. Anytime I needed new running shoes, I'd just order the newest Kayano. The last few in that series haven't been up to snuff though. The toe box was too small and there just wasn't as much overall support as in the past.
I did a little research and went with the Brooks - fantastic switch. These shoes have plenty of room in the toe box and offer great support. And as a bonus, they are sleeker and more attractive than my old Asics, making it a good switch all the way around.
I'd highly recommend. These ran very true to size for me.
Boo, Zappos Customer,
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I liked these shoes a lot, but I had also ordered the Brooks Glycerin 14 style, and I felt like it had more cushioning in the sole, so I kept that one instead.
Jane, Zappos Customer,
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I have another pair of these same shoes in another color, Iceland blue, size 8.5 B. I have a bunion but it has never been a problem with Brooks shoes until I ordered the Adreniline 17 in Anthracite/Festival Fuscia. I ordered my usual size and the toe box was narrow. The seam on the right side of the shoe rubbed my bunion.
I returned those shoes, ordered 8.5 W. The toe box was slightly larger but the seam on the right side of my foot still rubbed my bunion. I noticed the inside of the shoes I ordered in this color have unfinished seams inside the shoes. The Iceland Blue pair's seams were finished inside and have no problem with the 8.5 B rubbing anywhere.
It appears both colors of this shoe were not made in the same factory or else there was a manufacturing change during production. Be sure to walk around indoors in this shoe color before you buy it.
I'd also recommend:
Asics
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These were tight over the top of my foot and the wide width felt more like a regular fit. Brooks was my go to shoe but the fit changes on the newer model just doesn't work for me.
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Ahh, they feel like heaven on my feet! I have bunions and wide feet. I've tried so many different sneakers. These are really wide, supportive and comfortable.
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Love these shoes. I wore Brooks Dyad 8 prior to these and these are even better for EE width and support plus much more stylish. Im ordering a 2nd pair.
Melanie, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable shoe. I have wide feet so the roomy toe box is great. I usually wear Asics and these seem to fit the same. I would say true to size.
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Great support, fits just like my other brooks running shoes. I bought the grey-on-grey hoping for a subtle, neutral look. The fabric is more textured. With the right outfit it could look kinda futuristic, but with my big feet and neutral palate it just looked orthopedic.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great feel, cant wait to have my first long run in these.
I'd also recommend:
Nike
Eunice, Zappos Customer,
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Great comfort, support, and the extra wide fits my brace. Been running and working out in these for years. Great sneaker!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my second pair of Brooks and I'm spoiled for any other shoe. I walk 3 to 4 miles everyday and these are a dream to walk in. Comfort is great whether I walk on cement or blacktop or dirt - it's all good! If you're looking for a good walking/running shoe you've gotta try this one. Two thumbs up from me.
Barbara, Zappos Customer,
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I work 12 hour shifts in a hospital. I find these shoes to be the most comfortable for my size 12 feet! This is my 3rd pair. They hold up well, and my feet never hurt after a 12 hour shift when I wear these shoes.
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This is my third pair of Brooks, and have loved them all. I have the Adrenaline GTS 12 and the Glycerin 14. I usually wear a size 8 in dress / casual shoes but order 8 1/2 in athletic shoes.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Sheri, Zappos Customer,
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These are not as comfortable as the GTS16 shoes. The arch is too rigid for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've always liked Brooks. These are comfortable and look nice.
Jennifer, Zappos Customer,
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I've been a Brooks Dyad wearer for at least the past decade. I decided to try something that was more geared toward pronation, so after reading reviews, I decided to try the Adrenaline.
Now I understand why I was fitted for the Dyad.
The Adrenaline is a beauty. I loved the colors, the design. But inside, it was too difficult to find anything that felt remotely comfortable.
I tried it with the original insole - Not enough arch support, but the shoe fit pretty well. I just felt too low.
I tried it with my old orthotics (they've been sufficiently beaten down) - My feet felt okay, but I felt like my toes were constantly touching the top of the sneaker. I could not get comfortable.
I tried with my brand new orthotics - I could walk in them, but it felt like my feet were being stuffed into way too small a space.
It's not the size of the shoe; there's plenty of space in the toe area. I always buy my sneakers at least a half-size up from my regular size (8). I wore thinner socks (I tend to wear thick SmartWool all the time, but wear trouser-type socks in my sneakers). It's more that there's so much arch in the shoe already that having orthotics was too much. But having no orthotic was not enough.
After trying these in all the different ways (repeatedly), I put my Dyads back on, and it was like going home.
Looks like I'm heading back to Dyad-land.
Jennifer, Zappos Customer,
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This Is Love.
I'm back Brooks GTS. Never again will I think the grass is greener with another shoe. The Asics Gel Kayano wooed me away with their cushy ride but I'm back. With the Asics, my feet were hurting in new places and the shoes just felt sloppy. I was tired of achy feet so I came crawling back to you, Brooks GTS & the moment I laced you up, I knew. We were made for each other. My plantar fasciitis isn't bugging me. The ache by my big toe is gone. My heels were singing for joy at the snug fit holding them in place. I'm sorry for doubting you Brooks GTS. Never again. I'm here to stay!
Kristen, Zappos Customer,
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Needed the width on Brooks without going to the mens (since the styles are not so great this year:(), but it's too loose. Even with the insole and a custom made one worn at the same time. I am a 9 1/2 wide normally. It was a good deal wider than the mens.
Too bad. Great shoes though
I'd also recommend:
Dansko,Birks, Sanita
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Ok.Ok.OK! Back in the day I gave the GTS 12 a shot and hated them. After years of wearing Salomans (which are awesome) I decided to try this new model. I loved the dark navy. I usually wear a 7 so I ordered a 7.5 due to the reviews. They fit great. Boldly I ran 21 miles right out of the box. I love these! Great cushion! Lightweight. I also ordered my usual Saloman Sense Pro (which are lighter than the GTS). Now I own to great pairs of shoes!
Merc, Zappos Customer,
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If you are already in the Brooks Adrenaline, these are pretty much the same. I was "prescribed" version 11 of this shoe after a fitting with a physical therapist and have worn the latest versions ever since. This is a very supportive running shoe for over pronators. This is the first version that I ever actually liked the style of, so it's a big improvement. I wear an 8.5 in regular shoes, and I wear these a full size up to account for foot expansion on distance runs.
Jen, Zappos Customer,
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