Customer Reviews Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

I'll start by saying that I've purchased 6 pairs of Adrenaline shoes over the last decade. Likely thousands of race miles combined. With that said, this latest GTS 19 has been a huge disappointment. Frankly, uninspiring. The look and color options are definitely an improvement. However, that's where the positives end. They run a little big (makes he wonder if I should have ordered a 1/2 size smaller). And even then, the new fabric upper has stretched, slightly. However, for an avid runner used to the old design, it's noticeable. Just makes running not as much fun. The new bottoms seem to be clunkier with a lot of extra foam. This makes for a comfortable ride, but not like the old design. I just don't feel as "tight" as I'm used to with Adrenalines. And lastly, the shoe laces (Yes this is valid). They are no good. I've had to tighten these so tight, now I have extra laces flopping all over. The old laces were high quality, these are not. I suspect the loose upper fabric has something to do with the need to keep tightening these strings. I'm actually considering cutting the excess or buying new strings entirely. Overall, they are a decent quality shoe, but NOT the quality Ive come to expect from the Adrenaline series and definitely not Brooks. I've searched long and hard for the old models, to no avail. With that said, if Brooks continues to produce this same shoe, I will switch to a different one after a decade worth of miles with Adrenaline.

Decent shoe but not for the money. This should be a $100 shoe at best. Overall comfort is okay but is does feel a little on the large side compared to all my other size 10.5. Feels wide at the toebox and high in the rear. Also feels heavier than all my previous Brooks shoes.

I wish you had continued using high density foam on the inside of of the midsole of earlier versions of the Adrenaline shoe. I need arch support and the new GTS19 version's lack of this feature feels too cushy and not as supportive as I would like.

Personally have lived in Adrenaline for many years, however this new design lacks the support of older models. The attempt to provide additional cushioning has come at the cost of stability. I currently am trying Saucony brand due to developing Plantar fasciitis with the new GTS-19

I ran a marathon in the 18's, the first version of these shoes that I ran in. I fell in love with the 18's and purchased extras to continue running in them. I came to the point where I needed a new pair. I found the 19's at a great price so it was a no brainer. Unfortunately, the 19's have been a disappointment. I have 2 main issues: toe box and length. The toe box seems wide enough (2E) but I feel pressure on my toes and the ball of my foot. I wear shoe size 15. Size 15 felt great in the 18's but the 19's feel a little shorter. Since size 15 is the largest size, I can't move up in size.

On my 3rd pair of these but had to stop wearing. The internal pad of the shoe is developing lumps that are uncomfortable and not in alignment with my foot surface. I have been wearing the Pure line for > 5 years and will go back to that product line.

Disappointed in the Adrenalines. I am a big fan of the Transcend line (especially the Transcend 5) and read good reviews of these, but for a similar price tag, they couldn't hold a candle to the Transcends, to me. I didn't get the same level of support or comfort. I only work these in the rotation on my off days when I'm cross-training or walking or something, just to save the wear on my Brooks shoes I actually enjoy... and I enjoy most of them. Not sure what folks like so much about this shoe.

The right shoe had a hole at the toe box within 2 weeks of wearing. The shoes need a reinforced toe box. These are my son's 3rd pair of Adrenaline and they all have holes at the toe. Mizuno Wave Rider 22, on the other hand, is going strong without any damages for over 5 months.

I have been running in the GTS since 2012. I run anywhere between 15-25 miles per week. The GTS 19 does not provide the same support as with previous models. I do not like the new foam soles. I think they are too soft. There are very comfortable to walk in, but running was causing pain in my heals that I never experienced before. Also, the upper area of the shoe at the ankles is higher than previous models, and rub against my ankles, which I find annoying and also concerned me that it may cause blisters. I tried a pair of Brooks Beast to replace the GTS, but they were also a disappointment and were not the running shoes for me. I have moved on to another brand of running shoe, and they are great! They remind me of the previous Brooks GTS. It's too bad that Brooks moved on from a successful shoe platform to a sole that reminds me of the cheaper brand running shoes. Yet, they raised the price point by $10. I gave the GTS 19 2 stars due to the fact that other than the shoe material rubbing my ankles, they are a very comfortable shoe to walk around in, which should count for something. I did not walk for long periods of time, just around the house.

For the price, I expect better. The pictures show the wear that started 3 months after the purchase.