Customer Reviews Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21
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Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
93%"Felt true to width"
80%"Moderate arch support"
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This sneaker fit, but the bottom felt so hard that I knew my sensitive feet would rebel after wearing it for a while. Despite liking the item, I had to return it.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
These are my first pair of Brooks that I was dissatisfied with and had to return. I've worn Adrenaline before so I'm not sure what changed, however, the tops of the shoes were extremely uncomfortable for me to the point I could not wear the shoes even for casual wear. This was disappointing as I really loved the look of the shoe.
Claudine,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I usually run in the Ghost shoe, but due to an injury, I switched to the Adrenaline 20, and it was working for me. I bought the Adrenaline 21 and my knees hurt just walking in them. The rear foot is more rigid and the forefoot support is gone. My forefoot moves all over the place and that hurts my knees. The shoes also feel hard and not cushioned at all. My knees and thighs were sore after the first run. On the plus side, I like the look.
Mary E,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
This is my fifth pair of adrenalines. They have made substantial changes with this new version. The toe box is much more narrow and pinched my toes. After these being my favorite walking shoes for years, they have given me plantar fasciitis. I emailed with Brooks and they confirmed the changes. Two stars for colors and excellent customer service.
Paige,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I had to return the Adrenaline 21 because they were very uncomfortable. The tongue is too narrow, and the area around the ankle lacks sufficient padding, which in turn caused pain. My best pair of Brooks was the Adrenaline 18. Loved them! They have a roomy toe box, wide padded tongue and good padding throughout. Please consider going back to this style. Thanks!
Erin,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
My ankle bone his the top of the shoe and it makes it really sore with each step. I've been wearing these shoes for about seven years, and I haven't had this happen before. Perhaps the 21 is built a little taller?
Sarah,
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I have been a long time Brooks Ghost consumer but after my last pair I thought I would try the Adrenaline because they are supposed to have more support. These just don't feel good. It could just be this pair but it felt like the support was in the wrong place and I started getting a cramp in my foot after wearing them.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Not very comfortable shoes hurt my feet can only wear for short amount of time
Kathy,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The remodel of Brooks’ Adrenaline is such a disappointment. They hurt so bad. I wear orthotic inserts and contacted Brooks after wearing these twice and they told me they are no longer compatible with orthotics. I wish I’d known sooner. My knees and hips are in so much pain after two relative short walks to break them in. Time to find a new shoe that works for me which I am not looking forward to. I loved my Adrenalines. Until now.
Jen, Zappos Customer,
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The Adrenaline ain't what she used to be. The toe box felt shallow and too narrow. I have noticed this with the 21, and 22's Switching to NB 860 for more overall support and witdth in the toe box.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance 860, Aetrex Fiji Flips
Gail, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Feel nice for everyday use. Can't run in them, hurt my shins too bad. Have never had this trouble with brooks in the past!
Nicole,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Have had these a month and the heel are already starting to rip. This is my 7th or 8th year buying Brooks and the last two pairs I?ve gotten have deteriorated so much more quickly than the first few pairs. I?ll be looking for a new brand after this pair wears out.
Joanna,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
They were comfortable, but they were rubbing on my ankle bones.
Christi,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I have purchased the Adrenaline GTS shoe many times over the years and have loved them. Unfortunately the 21 is not nearly as comfortable as all of the others in this series. It seems to be cut higher at the ankle and causes problems for me.
Marilyn,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I had a pair of 2A Adrenalines many years ago and they fit like a glove. I bought the same size (9 2A) for this version, and it fit perfectly but was too short in the toe. I exchanged it for a 9.5 2A, and now the toe fit but where the support hits the arch of my foot, is not in the right place. It also didn't fit snugly like a 2A would. So the 9 was too small, 9.5 too big. I kept the 9.5 since I didn't know what to do next, and now I've developed a corn on the bottom of my foot. Disappointed in this experience. I want to try a different style of Brooks but feel like I'll have the same negative experience.
Essiecab,
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Been wearing this model for years, now they increased the height of the shoe around the ankle and it digs in while walking.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I have flat feet and overpronation (legs and ankle roll inward to each other when i stand or walk). These shoes hurt my feet after walking in them for 30 minutes. I personally think i needed more arch support because the middle of my feet were in so much pain. I normally would give a 1 star but i really appreciate the return process that allowed me to try on these shoes and get a refund if they didn't work out. And unfortunately they didnt.
ChibiBB,
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I've worn this brand and model for years. Unfortunately, Brooks decided to economize by cutting notches in the tongue. The right shoe was miserably uncomfortable as a result. Very disappointed with the company. They've lost me as a customer.
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The collar around the ankle comes up to high. It is very uncomfortable. Too bad because otherwise I love the feel of the shoe. Have worn this model running shoe for 15 years.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Had to return these. They were rubbing under my ankle bone on the sides when I walked.
ANGELA,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Too tight all around
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I am a lover of Brooks. I work in Outpt. P.T. and recommend to all my pts. Had series 19 and loved. Have a pair of Transcend and love but wanted to go back to Adrenaline (loved them more) but the 21?s just don?t fit well. Too roomy and ?big? in the front of the shoe. Just sent them back. Will look for maybe an older pair (19) to buy. Still love Brooks just not these!!!
Theresa,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
The right shoe is very uncomfortable when walking more than 1/2 mile. It feels like my sock is bunched up in my shoe but it is not. The left shoe does not feel this way. This is the only pair of shoes that this has happened to me.
Sandy,
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I usually love Brooks running shoes , I have had so many pairs. But for some reason this pair wore out super quickly , areas by toes started breaking through. Despite fitting well. They looked old and beat up despite me basically using them indoors on a treadmill at my house! What gives? I don’t know if different less strong material is being used. I actually feel embarrassed to even wear these out anywhere so I actually reverted to my older Brooks pair if I need to go out of house. Sadly I love way Brooks fit. But if quality is decreasing I think I’m going to just buy lower range model. Doesn’t even make sense to replace these with shoes in same price range if they last only 6 months.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
They look great but I am super disappointed in their overall support and cushion
Anna,
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