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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The 1/2 size up was absolutely on target. The shoes gave me good support all day. Back and knees felt great.
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Saucony
Angela, Zappos Customer,
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I am new to Brooks in the last few years and decided to get a new pair. I love the color and comfort of this shoe, but with two weeks, the bottom started coming off. These are not my every day tennis shoe. I mainly wear them to walk and do cardio. I have had this pair for exactly a month and they look awful. I’m so bummed about the durability.
Ashley, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered a size up to be sure I could fit my inserts in. They are true to size and sole is thick and protective. Shoes are comfortable and perfect for my needs.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Good shoe just was not a good fit for me
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Good old Brooks can't be beaten for cushy comfort. Same reliable fit!
JENNIFER, Zappos Customer,
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Love my new shoes. Loved how fast that I got them also
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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These are my fifth pair of Brooks - I will never get another brand as long as they keep making them! I love the Adrenaline - gives me enough support without feeling heavy or clunky. And they look AMAZING.
Kristin, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered these because they were one of the few shoes of this type in narrow. I had already worn them several times before I realized they are just a tad too short. And I ordered a half size up as I usually do in athletic shoes. Thankfully, the toe box is wide enough they're not too uncomfortable. I do not run, only walk, for exercise, so that may be helpful. But I will probably not order this brand again. And they are extremely difficult to put on; the heel always folds in and I have to work to pull it up.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Melissa, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these because I read they are good for flat footed runners. Wore them for multiple long runs and tried to give them a chance, but my feet and ankles still hurt, and I still get blisters. Just not the shoe for me, but everyone’s feet are different.
I'd also recommend:
ASICS
Care, Zappos Customer,
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Super comfortable, love the ample toe box.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Was fitted for these shoes. While they are great for PF, the ankle problems are just a troubling. Inner ankle pain and pain on the top of ankle. I'm running a marathon in 57 days and I am at a loss what I am supposed to do for a shoe. I've tried the ariels which tightened up my calf for 2 weeks and the addictions were too hard to run in. Feeling so miserable right now.
Jenna,
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Great sneaker--did not like color
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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There is absolutely no support. I bought 2 of them because they are comfortable but the outer sides wore down and legs and knees hurt from these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Comfy,great support, & I can wear them all day. I wore them to hike in in the mountains this summer, in addition to my daily runs, & they never let me down. They’re not as clunky looking as the previous versions, which is a REALLY LONG overdue correction to an issue going back for as long as I can remember
Michelle, Zappos Customer,
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I love Brooks adrenaline, however the GTS 21 is not as comfortable as the GTS 20.
I would not buy these.
Lisa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Please, please, please stop changing these shoes. It is so frustrating to find a good pair for my body, only to have them changed every year. Not only bc of the structural changes, but then you can?t find the old ones anymore! (Unless you want to pay 4x as much). (I fell in love with the ?18, ordered ?19, sizing was way off, only lasted half the time. ?20 was same size, did okay. Now these ?21 are significantly different size.) I?m gonna have to process an exchange. Considering a change in brand all together. Unreliable, which is not what I?m looking for in my running shoes.
Brooke,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I have been running for 28 years, the past 20 almost exclusively in Brooks, and primarily the Adrenaline GTS. This is THE WORST SHOE that I've ever run in. I have tried running in these shoes 7 times now and each time I get hot spots or even blisters within 2 miles. The shoe has no padding around the heel cup so that the lateral aspect and even the medial aspect dig into the heel bones. Same with the posterior aspect of the heel cup, which actually curves forward to rub against the Achilles every time you take a stride! No amount of lacing changes or sock adjustments help. VERY disappointing shoe.
Kristin,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I wore these shoes once and my ankles and shins were killing me- I went back to my 20s. Please stop changing what works!
Joan,
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It was recommended to get 1/2 size bigger & I’m glad they said that. My regular size would have been tight. These are just right. Very comfortable & cute.
Christy, Zappos Customer,
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It's good. Unfortunately the fabric on the back of the heel is pilling.
AMK, Zappos Customer,
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Feel great. If you're a runner with narrow feet, this is one of few options out there. The style and colorway is extremely boring. Regardless, this is the only shoe I wear for running for over a decade.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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FOUR LETTERS WITH A HUNDRED EXCLaMATIONS POINTS....LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am a certified qualified and confident BROOKS wearer!
Deby, Zappos Customer,
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I have a very difficult size foot to fit and the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 is actually perfect for me! It provides the stability and arch support I need. I do insert my orthotic footbed in the shoe which also works perfectly. Very happy with this purchase!
Laurie, Zappos Customer,
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Tongue different than previous versions but still my go to running shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Expected sooner to arrave , it fit as expected.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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