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Rating Summmary:

4,102 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

75%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

10%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

4%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

87%"Felt true to size"

93%"Felt true to width"

80%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
These shoes are very lightweight but they didn't work for me. I'm on my feet for 6+ hours per day. After wearing them for a few days, my heels and toes are even more painful than before. The toe box feels tight at the end of the day. I have to return them.
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I have worn these shoes since near their origin. My first pair was the Adrenaline 07 and these ar the Adrenaline 22. They are an excellent shoe for walking as well as running and I can get about 300 miles on a pair - the original advice I was given by the shoe store owner who first brought them to my attention. Now, my best friend and three sisters all wear them and we try NOT to purchase the same color shoes!
I'd also recommend:
I also wear Dansko, Birkenstocks Teva and Chaco depending not the season
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Purchased quite a few brands and I'm always the same size, but these were way small. Worst part is that they felt so stiff that I don't even want to try another size. I thought Brooks was one of the best running shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka
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I will be returning these.
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This was not enough cushion or width for me me. I was hoping it would be as comfortable as the ghost 13 and it's nothing close. I will try ordering a men's wide to see if that works, but I found nothing wide about this shoe.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I loved the previous version of Adrenaline. This sneaker caused severe foot pain. I limped for several days before breaking down and returning them.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I have ordered same size. The fit is much looser on this shoe than the previous 20?s and while I still wear them (since I can't return them once I wore them), I still prefer to wear my old ones. I wish they had a better warranty on shoes.
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Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing Ghost for a couple of years. My physical therapist recommended I switch to this shoe for more support. I ran in them twice and walked in them 4 times. They are so heavy, I felt like I had sandbags on my feet. I am returning these and returning to my favorites, Ghost. I did not like Ghost 13, but the 14's feel good.
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The tread separated from the shoe after minimal wear. Would not purchase again.
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I used to wear Brooks shoes and had switched over to Aasics for years. I tried switching back to Brooks and this pair specifically due to plantar fasciitis. These shoes aggrivated my condition a TON. I can wear literally any other type of shoe or style of sneaker except these!
I'd also recommend:
Aasics
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I wearsize 12AA. Brooks only offers this shoe in color Oyster/Alloy/Light Blue. Its very light colored and was immediately dirty and looked awful. Why is it that there is such a slim selection of colors with this size? I would guess its not a popular size, but I wish they offered it in a darker color and more attractive. Its the same thing with Adreneline GTS21. I saw other people mention this issue with this color as well in the reviews. So unfortunately I can no longer wear Brooks shoes and am returning the second pair.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Guaranteed delivery date wrong. Sending after the advertised date. Need to CXL. Stand by your advertisement or ask if we still want product like amazon does. Terrible.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
This is so strange. I never had an issue before but I had pain while wearing these. The outside edge of my feet on both sides hurt while jogging. I tried running with them for about a week and every time, it hurt.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I ordered black and mauve shoes and I received green. An ugly green! I’m glad I opened the box before I wrapped them. I had to return them and order different ones.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Normally wear the Glycerin but thought I'd try these. Not for me-caused a lot of low back pain-I have back issues.
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I'll be exchanging this item, it felt a half size small.
I'd also recommend:
HOKA
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I researched shoes that would be good for cross-training and HIIT workouts and this one came up. I usually buy Ghosts but thought I'd give these a try. When I tried them on the soles felt more stiff than the shoes I was replacing. I figured I'd still give them a try. I tried them for 2 weeks and will be returning them. I wasn't able to get through a workout without issues in my feet.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I’m very disappointed in the quality of these shoes. I always go with Brooks and these have not held up well after less than a month and not even used outdoors. The white heel scrapes off and the tread is coming off! This is not like any other Brooks I own. And I don’t see the option to return them.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Soles are splitting and worn after minimal wear.
I'd also recommend:
new balance
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This shoe is stiff. It has something to do with the color...my other adrenaline GTS 21's feel nothing like this pair. The ankle trim is stiff and honestly, they hurt my ankles. I recommend a different color!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These shoes in general are probably fine, but the pair I received were obviously used. The ‘B’ in brooks was worn off the inside of the insole, the tread was dirty, and the heel pad was worn and the fabric was pilling; plus the laces and insole were caked with someone else’s pet hair!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I Normally wear the Ghost but decided to try the Adrenaline GTS 21 wrong choice!! The first pair I ordered were horrible so bad I couldn?t even walk in them safely. I?m on my feet all day and it felt like I was walking on the side of my foot or like I was walking on a tennis ball in my arch the whole time!!!I I figured maybe that pair was just flawed because mistakes do happen so I emailed Brooks costumer service and sent pictures of the shoes on my feet. Brooks customer service was extremely friendly and they had me keep the flawed pair and sent me a new pair. The replacement pair was not the same color I originally ordered because they were out of stock but what ever Im pretty flexible. I starting wearing the replacement pair and noticed as soon as I put them on they to were some what like the other pair just not as extreme so I figured I?ll give a few weeks thinking maybe it?s just me but nope within a few weeks the in side of my foot between the arch and big toe on my right foot was hurting so bad I could barely walk on it. My foot is still sore. Needless to say I couldn?t wear them any longer then a few weeks! I did put my old Ghost 13 back on and the pain seems to be slowly easing up. The Adrenaline GTS 21 has something wrong in the making of this shoe they need to look into this before someone breaks an ankle!!!!
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I have been wearing Adrenalines for well over a decade with no problems after a podiatrist recommended them to me to solve some foot pain while running. I consistently buy a new pair every 8-12 months. Unfortunately, something is up with this new design. The inner side is now made of a VERY hard material with little padding. It digs into the inside of my ankle and after only wearing them around the house a bit to test them, I have a big red mark and my ankle is sore. I am confident that if I actually wore them to run, I would get injured in no time. I am returning the shoes and it appears that I'll have to find a new go-to. Very disappointed and frustrated.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have worn Brooks Adrenaline for many years and love them for all day comfort. Unfortunately, GTS 21 are horribly painful to wear. Ordered my usual size but these are too wide in the toe box & lack any support even wearing with my usual orthotics. Very disappointed that I must return them. Loved the color, but definitely something wrong with these.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I have been wearing Brooks for 10 years. Always adrenaline. These 21s give me severe pain like I have never experienced in my life. I thought maybe I just got a ? bad pair? and bought another. Just as bad if not worse. Super disappointed. I can?t believe I spent so much money on these shoes ! I?m thinking of contacting Brooks directly - not sure if they will do anything. Going back to my 19s!!!
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