Men's Adrenaline GTS 21 Running Shoe

Well... I really wanted to love these shoes. I was especially thrilled that Brooks finally released the white ones in Men’s! Yay!But, while they are comfortable they have one major flaw...This weird thing happens where the front collapses in on the shoe. Every time you step and your toes roll forward the front collapses in with a weird popping sound, as if it gives way and folds.Now if you’re thinking it might be the size is too large. I bought 2 pairs! I bought 13XW which fits perfect and my normal 14’s. In both pairs it does it! (See pics)I’ve never seen this before in shoes unless they were too big, and I’ve never seen it at all in previous generations of GTS... (I even use an old pair of GTS 18’s to cut the grass) but now with the popping feeling so evident as it collapses with each step, I’m left scratching my head.These are very comfortable and I really wanted to like them, but sadly they will be going back to be returned. :(

I loved the Gts 20s. The toe box/upper on the 21s collapses and rubs against your toes. I have tried multiple pairs of 21s and they all do this. Will be sticking with the 20s.

I have been wearing the GTS series for 10 years and go through 2 pairs each year. Unfortunately I will be skipping the 21’s for a few key reasons.1st I too am having the side collapse issue others have posted photos about.2nd the toung is shaped differently. Instead of a U shape that make it comfortable around the ankle, it comes to a point in the middle of the tung and rubs against your leg.Last is the most important part. It feels like they have raised the height of the heel and also made it so the toe rolls forward. I practice “good form running” and land on the center ball of my foot. These will not not work for that running form. They want you to pronate and heel strike. If you land on your heel and roll forward they would probably be great.Unfortunately these are not my Go To Shoe this year. Please bring back the 2018 or even the 2019 and I will be happy. At least I can still buy the GTS 20’s even if they do break down at 300 miles.

This is my first pair of Brooks shoes. I have issues with achilles tendonitis and past issues with plantar fasciitis. I sometimes need a wide shoe but these fit great without needing wide. These are the most comfortable running shoes I have owned in a long time.Update after 2 months: seem inside of shoe near the toes began to separate and became annoying. I emailed Brooks and after sending them a photo of the damage, they quickly sent me a replacement pair. Lets see how these hold up.

I always use the adrenaline GTS 20, basically the most perfect shoe ever. The GTS21 in the toes they collapse as well as they rub on the sides of your toes, no matter how tight or loose you wear your shoe. I even tried wearing two pairs of socks so whatever they have done to the footbed doesn't work, which forced me to buy five pairs of GTS 20 just to give me through a couple years. I hope they bring back the original design because the 21 should be recalled.

I have normal arches. I've had these for about a month and have put enough K's on them to write a review. This shoe is good but I expected more for the money.The upper, especially, is of lesser quality. Material feels more "plasticy" than my Ghost shoes. Also, the rails in the upper do not quite go to the toe, which creates a "pinch" effect. Again - maybe nit-picky but for what I paid I expect perfection. The bottoms I have no issue with. They seem to be of the same strong rubber Brooks is known for and the cushion is good.I imagine previous incarnations of this shoe are better. I can't compare them. The only Brooks show I can compare these with is the Ghost 12 and 13. Both of which are better than this shoe. Upper materials are higher quality and feel like actual cloth.

I think this is now my 8th or 9th pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS - I replace them about once a year as the cushioning wears out for me. But I have problems with pronation while running and the fit and feel of these shoes helps correct that and keeps me feeling good on runs. I know everyone's feet and gait are different, so finding the right shoes is a lot of personal preference. Before landing on this model, I tried probably 10-15 different styles of running shoes and had the folks at our local running store watch my gait and let me test out multiple styles. These were hands down the best shoes for me - heels and shins no longer hurt on runs and my legs didn't fatigue nearly as fast. As long as Brooks keeps making this model, I expect I'll keep buying them every year as long as I am able to still run.

Well done brooks

Had these shoes for 9 months and just used them for walking already there’s a hole in both shoes from where my toes is .The shoe is comfortable but lasted less than kayano ASICS.I guess I but ASICS in future as I called customer service at Brooks but no help .

I run 2-3 times per week, 7-12K. Mostly on road or trails. Rarely on very rough terrainThe GTS21 follows 6 years of Brooks shoes.Typically they last me about a year.I know Brooks shoes, always buy the same size (9.5UK) and can run in them straight out of the box. When buying other shoes I am usually about a 9 or 9.5 so these seem true to size.Never had any problems with them, always feel supported when in them.

The GTs 21 did take me two or three runs to get used to the stablilities in the shoe due to me not using this type of shoe before but after the initial breaking in, wow what a shoe and i have just reordered the same.Mileage per week between 40 to 60 miles on and off road and they have lasted me 5 months with wear on the rear sole and the inner heel is braking down.

I have always gone into a specialist running shop for my running shoes in the past and despite trying on different makes over the years I have always purchased the Brooks Running shoes. This is the first time that I have purchased shoes online and I have to say I'm not disappointed with the experience or the usual quality of the Brooks running shoes, which fit nicely and are as comfortable as ever.

Great for long and short runs.Not the quickest trainer if you are looking for speed.Very comfortable and provides support.But the grip isn’t great when it has been either raining or there is moisture on tarmac.