Customer Reviews Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21

Size: 9 2E After having ACL repair surgery, the GTS were the only shoes that didn't cause knee/leg pain. I have wide feet at the base of my toes (not thick feet) and need double wide shoes because of it. This makes it very difficult to find good shoes. I'm not a runner but rather a teacher who spends most of the day on my feet. I've been buying the GTS, 2 pairs at a time because I like them so much (and they come in extra wide). I bought 2 pairs of the new GTS 21 back in April. I just started to wear the first pair since summer break is over. I am in pain. The toe box area must be narrower because the outside of my big toes (both) at the toward the end of my toes are SORE! They must be rubbing on something. Everywhere else fits perfectly so I know I can't go up 1/2 a size. It's so bad, that I'm returning the 2nd pair (in box, never worn).. I'd like to return the 1st pair but it's past the 90 days and I threw away the box. After about 3 days of wearing, I'm going to have to either give the first pair away or throw them away. That's how bad it has hurt my toes.

I have ran in Brooks for several years and have had no issues. I ordered 2 pairs of these based on the reviews and recommendations from my orthopedic doctor after a recent hip surgery. My first couple of runs the bottom of my feet started burning and continued to burn. Super disappointed at the quality of these shoes and the money I spent. On to a new pair of running shoes.

Bought these shoes earlier in 2021 and felt that they were wildly different from the 2020 version (I had 5 pairs of 2020 the year before and I LOVED them). I developed slight pain in feet and knees after wearing the 2021s for a month. Found a new pair of 2020s and wore those for a few months regaining knee and ankle stability. I needed a new pair after a while and bit the bullet and bought the 2021s again and ended up with the same issues I had last time. Totally disappointed and a waste of money for only three weeks of use. Please change back to original design!!

I recently bought this shoe as my 4th pair of Adrenaline GTS shoes (I've worn and loved the 17, 19, and 20 versions). I've always found them supportive and comfortable for 3+ mile runs and walks, but unfortunately this new version doesn't stack up! The upper shoe around the ankle is stiff, and it is higher in the front than the Adrenaline GTS 20. My ankles bump into this higher upper on every step and end up sore after just a walk, let alone a run. At first I thought I just needed to break them in, but now I've done many miles in the shoes and the discomfort around the ankles is unfortunately still there. Definitely try these on and walk around a lot in store/in home to see if these work for you. If I had known how these would feel after several miles outside, I would have switched styles or even brands rather than jump back into Adrenalines.

After wearing these for one day (I'm not a runner) I have sore feet and mild ankle pain. Inside sole is hard with no give, no cushion. I bought these because I need an extra wide shoe and I don't like the look of the Ariel 20, as I have been buying the Ariel for years. I wish I could return these.

After 6 years of running in Adrenalines, this version is very disappointing. The first pair I ordered ripped horribly at the heel after less than 100 miles. I e-mailed Brooks and they were very responsive. They sent a new pair, free of charge, and advised me to try a different method of tying or different socks. I wear quality running socks, but did try the runner's knot they suggested. It helped a bit, but the new pair is now ripped as well. I'm very sad to have to find another shoe. PLEASE change back whatever you changed. I have multiple pairs of older models that I wear for gardening or walking the dog. None of these have any tearing. Very disappointed.