Customer Reviews Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21

I switched from a competing support shoe to the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 because the competing company changed their shoe style. I have now bought two pair of the GTS 21 model. I initially loved the light weight, the support, and the cushion, BUT the front toe box collapses with each step and presses down on the large toe. My first pair I tolerated this as it didn't affect my foot, even on 10+ mile runs. However, the second pair does this bad enough that I have a brown toenail after a 6-mile run this weekend. It's pretty bad when the material collapsing on each step is firm enough to actually press down on your toe hard enough to brown the toenail. I've read other reviews that say this was not an issue with the GTS 20 model, but is common with the GTS 21. Why oh why do you not catch these flaws? I need a reliable shoe that I can count on. Sadly I now have a pair with less than 50 miles on them that I'm afraid to wear.

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I've been a fan of the Adrenaline GTS models since 18...the best/most comfortable running shoe ever. Unfortunately something changed with the GTS 21 and it just doesn't feel anything like the 18, 19, or 20 that I loved so much. It's been almost 2 months and they still don't feel comfortable or broken into. All the previous models were amazing from the first run. A couple of weeks ago I got fed up when the running got worse and worse and I began walking a bit odd. I decided to switch back to my GTS 20 and noticed the very next run was great, despite those shoes being worn and not as springy. After a good week with the older GTS 20, a couple of tries again with the GTS 21 were unpleasant. I'm disappointed with the GTS 21, and do worry if this will be the new design going forward (which will mean I'll no longer buy these series). I can't tell what about this model isn't working for me. I do notice (compared to GTS 20 and the Ghost 12) the tongue is shaped differently, the sides feel near the middle of the foot feel a bit stiffer, and the laces need to be pulled tighter to create the same secure fit (but that makes it feel too tight). I'll have to see if Brooks has any support shoes within the new models that are similar to the GTS 20, or research other brands.