Customer Reviews Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21

These are spongy and no support, foot slips and moves all over the place, they are cute and that is all.

No arch support and the outer fabric feels cheap.

Much too wide. Worst tennis shoes I have ever owned.

Do not like new rib at ankle, Heel area too high Tongue too small I?ve worn Adrenaline 19?s for 2 years. The 21 is NOT comfortable. Thanks

I'll never forget the first time I tried on a Brooks Adrenaline 10 years ago, absolutely amazing, like two little clouds that carefully snuggle my feet as I run. I've been wearing them ever since, with no less than 4 pairs that I still wear. I bought these as everyday walking shoes (I have separate shoes for running--most recently Adrenaline19s which have been wonderful and lived up to Brooks Adrenaline standard) after my last pair of Brooks I bought as everyday walking shoes were likely a key contributor in some lower leg problems I developed this year (mea culpa, I bought a neutral shoe). Right away these shoes just felt WRONG! I have pronated feet and these shoes just exacerbated the pronation. My inner ankles were forced further inward/downward. I wondered if I was imagining it or if the shoes needed to be "broken in" (something I've never had to do with Brooks before), so I gave it a trip to the grocery store and after less than an hour I was in pain. Even after having taken the shoe off, my foot and lower leg are still in pain. I don't know how you can call this a "support" shoe or what it is supposed to be supporting. I've worn stilettos that have had better support than these shoes. I have been a fan of this brand and line for a long time so this is a massive disappointment. Might be time to try HOKA or go back to New Balance.

I am having issues with it hurting the back of my calf/heal area where the top of the shoe is. It is hard and taller and I am not loving that.

Outer lip runes against my ankle tendon-needs more padding there. Otherwise v lightweight l.

Poor quality, cheap nylon materials, toe box bigger/wider, cheaply made, half size bigger than my usual size.

Too narrow for arch area of foot.

Cute shoe but every step I took, there was a ?pop? in the right shoe in the toe area. Tried taking out the insole, didn?t help.

I've been wearing Brooks Adrenaline for at least 20 years and have always loved them. I just bought the adrenaline 21, though, and am not satisfied at all. Unfortunately I had run with them outside before realizing I was not going to get used to them - they just simply aren't as good as they've been thru all the years. I don't feel the support and cushioning even though I paid about $130 for the pair. the sides aren't as flared as they used to be and I think that is part of the problem. This new design is not good. I'm actually going to have to buy another pair (not sure what type now) because these are not working for my daily runs (that I've been doing for 50 years). I'm 72, 5'2" and weigh about 105.

I started wearing the GTS Adrenaline with the in 2017. All models were up to 2020 were great. In my mid fifties I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees and advised to forego running for non impact activities. I?m 64, 5?1? weigh 112. I started walking/jogging in 2017 for weight control. The Brooks GTS 17 made that possible. I average 7 miles a day on sidewalks. Unfortunately the GTS 21 do not work for me. I?ve read other reviews with positive comments. I wear a women?s size 7 b, perhaps it my shorter stature and shoe size. Going forward I will try shoes on the treadmill before going out the door. In testing did Brooks consider men and women all sizes and running abilities?

Please bring back the GTS18 model! The 21 is significantly less roomy in the toe box -- while the base of the shoe is as wide as the 18, the fabric cuts in further resulting in less toe room. additionally the toe box is no longer wide on both sides. It used to curve out on both sides, but is now flat on the inner side of the shoe and then slightly curved on the outer rim. The sizing is also different, with the shoe a bit longer. The new emphasis on foam instead of rubber also results in a shoe that wears more quickly and feels flimsier, and offers less stability. The GTS just gets worse every year.

Need more cushion in the heel area. I could not wear them. :(