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Rating Summmary:

1,499 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

76%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

86%"Felt true to size"

92%"Felt true to width"

79%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Exceptional shoe - everything you would want; light weight, firm but comfortable feel. Also very stylish.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Starts our well but breaks down after 200 or so miles.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
very comfortable! Better than I expected. Will buy again.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
First Brook shoes I bought were the GTS 20. Best shoe I ever owned, Brought the 21s and it was terrible. Not as comfortable and no where near the support of the 20s
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
1st pair of Brook?s seem very comfortable very good support ankle,heel.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Excellent choice and very comfortable.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Cushioning is good with little jarring during heel strike. Plenty of room in the toe box. Ventilation works well and the shoe over all has a lightweight feel. I would have given a 4 star rating but for the issue that compared to the GTS 20 there is a little less padding around the back of the heel and with frequent use, heel lift wears the material out quickly.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I wear the adrenaline to the gym. Great support. Perfect amount of softness. It's winter so we have snow here. That being said running on the treadmill is comfortable with these sneakers. I use all different brook sneakers. I haven't had a pair that I didn't like!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I wear the adrenaline to the gym. Great support. Perfect amount of softness. It?s winter so we have snow here. That being said running on the treadmill is comfortable with these sneakers. I use all different brook sneakers. I haven?t had a pair that I didn?t like!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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These are my 23 yr. old sons favorite shoes. I buy them year after year because he likes them so much. Wish Brooks would have more color choices in the wide width.
I'd also recommend:
asics, merrell, ugg
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Traditionally the shoe has been good for pronators but it felt like the heel was forcing me to pronate even more simply walking. Disappointed that they've changed the shoe in the ways that they have. Very restricting
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
You sent me shoes that were already worn! The soles were dirty and there was pilling around the heel. It looks like you just accepted the previous return and sent it to me. I really hope you do not do that to the next customer.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My husband has been wearing these shoes for about 5 years and loves them. He wears them for walking the hills in our neighborhood and said they give him plenty of support and cushion. He’s a bigger muscular guy and has high arches.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Very light (compared to my older GTS's (17). The fit is good and support is excellent! In my older Adrenaline's, I was a 9.5 - in Transcends a 10 and every other shoe/boot I'm a 9.5; so this really is true to size! Highly recommend!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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These shoes look and feel great, and give me good support for fitness walking. I also have an older pair of Brooks Addiction 14's which have been great, and so far I like these even better.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The Adrenaline GTS 20's were better than the 21's. too bad you can't get them anymore :(. The 20's almost automatically roll you up onto the ball of your feet when you move forward. The 21s are oddly pointed in the toe and feel bigger despite being the same size. Also under the outside of my ankle it started rubbing, maybe its my socks, but the 20's definitely fit better under my ankles.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I use these sneakers for walking and would highly recommend them for fit and comfort, but the GTS 21 has a serious quality problem. I've been buying the Adrenaline for years now and have always been frustrated that the soles don't last very long given the price, but I've put up with that for the comfort. However, the GTS 21 apparently switched to using different and cheaper materials around the ankle, which began to deteriorate immediately after I started wearing the shoes. After a few months, the lining was torn in various places and chunks of foam were missing, as shown in the pictures. I see from others reviews that I'm not the only one with this problem, which I've never experienced before in Brooks shoes. Really hope this gets fixed in the GTS 22.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
The Adrenaline GTS 20?s were better than the 21?s. too bad you can?t get them anymore :(. The 20?s almost automatically roll you up onto the ball of your feet when you move forward. The 21s are oddly pointed in the toe and feel bigger despite being the same size. Also under the outside of my ankle it started rubbing, maybe its my socks, but the 20?s definitely fit better under my ankles.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Quality has gone down when comparing Adrenaline 20s, Adrenaline 21s, and my newest Adrenaline 22s. Less upper padding and in the sole.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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comfortable with good cushion also a stable shoe with no lateral motion
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I been using Brooks andrenaline for two years now and love them. This version I have and has been amazing to me. I did not purchase new version because I notice people are not too happy with new version. Until things changes I will stick to this purchase.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Love these. Same as all the other Adenaline’s but these are better looking.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I am about 6'2, normal resting weight of 265lbs. I had my feet measured and printed to see how I walk. I wear out the outside of my shoes as I roll my feet outward to inward. So the last few years I have been looking at shoes that are known 'stabilizers'. I tried Brooks about 8 years ago for the first time, they really helped. The difference this time was getting my foot measured. I have an extra wide heel, that if I am just lounging or standing they tend to hurt after awhile. If I am moving or exercising in Brooks they are great. This time I purchased my first pair of Wide fitting shoes. I hope they don't ever change this style of shoe as I will continue to buy if they always fit this good. I was in them all day during errands, hanging out around the house, not once did I think to take them off.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks, Hoka
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Hurt my right foot poorly made. Stick with Asics much better
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have owned 6 pairs of Brooks GT21, over 2100 miles in those pairs in 2021. The biggest complaint is tread on bottom wears down faster than a full rubber tread. Lining inside the shoes where the heel rests breaks down on top where foot goes in and out.
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