Brooks Womens Adrenaline GTS 24 - Black 9.5

I am a nurse on my feet for 12.5 hours a day. After trying 13 different brands and styles of shoes I settled on Adrenaline in 2015 and never looked back, until now. These are narrower and smaller than the previous iterations. I am normally a 6.5 to 7 and have been purchasing 7.5 D or 8 Regular since 2015. The 2022 were narrow, and actually caused my toenail to bend by the time I figured it out, the lashes were also curiously short, so those just sit in my cabinet for occasional use. The back of the 2023 digs into my Achilles tendon on one sneaker so I’m afraid to wear them to work. I’ve bought 3 different sized of these 24s 7.5D, 8 x wide (EE) and 8 D. My toe sits too close to the front of the 7.5 D, they feel narrower like the 22s and the arch is just a tad too ... MoreI am a nurse on my feet for 12.5 hours a day. After trying 13 different brands and styles of shoes I settled on Adrenaline in 2015 and never looked back, until now. These are narrower and smaller than the previous iterations. I am normally a 6.5 to 7 and have been purchasing 7.5 D or 8 Regular since 2015. The 2022 were narrow, and actually caused my toenail to bend by the time I figured it out, the lashes were also curiously short, so those just sit in my cabinet for occasional use. The back of the 2023 digs into my Achilles tendon on one sneaker so I’m afraid to wear them to work. I’ve bought 3 different sized of these 24s 7.5D, 8 x wide (EE) and 8 D. My toe sits too close to the front of the 7.5 D, they feel narrower like the 22s and the arch is just a tad too close to the heel. So I decided to try out the 8 EE which are truly very wide and would work if i wanted to look like a clown. The EE is truly meant for a person requiring EE. The 8.0 D is as narrow as the 7.5 D. So I literally give up and will move onto another brand when I find one.

Frustrated….

I have struggled to find the right Brooks fit. I have genetic bunions, so flattening feet with overpronation mostly on the right side.I was fitted by Fleet Feet with the Ghosts. I have come to realize it’s all in what you’ve been used to. They felt like heaven because my heels didn’t pull out of them & the neck padding at the ankle did not bother the bones. However, come to find out, I need support (a simple series of tests on here revealed this) & wide width, as my bunioned feet started feeling smushed at the baby toes, both of these things the pros at the store should have known (that’s a different review). Anyway, back to square one because there is no GTS version of the Ghosts.Tried the glycerin GTS in medium because the toe box is the widest of them all. ... MoreI have struggled to find the right Brooks fit. I have genetic bunions, so flattening feet with overpronation mostly on the right side.I was fitted by Fleet Feet with the Ghosts. I have come to realize it’s all in what you’ve been used to. They felt like heaven because my heels didn’t pull out of them & the neck padding at the ankle did not bother the bones. However, come to find out, I need support (a simple series of tests on here revealed this) & wide width, as my bunioned feet started feeling smushed at the baby toes, both of these things the pros at the store should have known (that’s a different review). Anyway, back to square one because there is no GTS version of the Ghosts.Tried the glycerin GTS in medium because the toe box is the widest of them all. Loved them, except the ankle neck is not padded the same as the ghosts. I guess I have bonier ankles or in my case, I should put “cankles”, than most.Tried the Ariel GTS in wide per the Brooks customer service recommendation. Not quite as comfy as the glycerins, however same issue, the ankle neck rubbing.Now I get to the Adrenaline GTS in wide. I actually tried these on at a store. They felt good except the shoelaces were too short (my one complaint). Same ankle neck padding as the Ghosts. They only had the one color, so I ordered from Brooks. Much to my disappointment, my heels pull out horribly.I am afraid I have exhausted all the possibilities. Maybe someday they’ll put the more padded ankle neck on the Glycerins. Until then….

Significant improvement from the last 2 versions.

These are definitely better than the last 2 versions of Adrenaline. I purchased a Women's 10.5 based on a review that I read that the reviewer said they felt a little short to them, but I also wear a Women's 10.5 in the Glycerin GTS. These feel like they have more cushioning in the forefoot than previous versions did which I appreciate and are slightly softer in the heel. That being said, they're still pretty firm, but not unbearable like the previous 2 versions. The 12mm drop is not as noticeable in this version either which I also like. Colors are mehh, but I'm sure lots of great colors will be released in the near future. These are not every day shoes for me, but I've worn them twice in the last week that I've had them and my knees, hips and back felt pretty okay ... MoreThese are definitely better than the last 2 versions of Adrenaline. I purchased a Women's 10.5 based on a review that I read that the reviewer said they felt a little short to them, but I also wear a Women's 10.5 in the Glycerin GTS. These feel like they have more cushioning in the forefoot than previous versions did which I appreciate and are slightly softer in the heel. That being said, they're still pretty firm, but not unbearable like the previous 2 versions. The 12mm drop is not as noticeable in this version either which I also like. Colors are mehh, but I'm sure lots of great colors will be released in the near future. These are not every day shoes for me, but I've worn them twice in the last week that I've had them and my knees, hips and back felt pretty okay at the end of the day. I will keep them in my rotation and maybe get another pair when different colors get released.

[Rewarded Review] Adrenaline GTS 24

The Adrenaline GTS 24 has such a nice feel to it, it's light and refreshing. The bright orange is hard to match with other clothing, but it does not really matter because I usually wear it walking or slightly running and when headed to the gym. I have not done it yet but I would feel very comfortable running or walking at night. The jacket it self has lots of reflectives on it so it would be hard to hide in the dark. It's so nice and light that even once I get hot, I don't feel the need to have to take the jacket off. There are 2 pockets on the front of the jacket and able to store things like keys, phone and a small wallet. The jacket has a hoodie that you can tuck away if you don't want it out and can be secured by a button on the hoodie to lock it in place. Over ... MoreThe Adrenaline GTS 24 has such a nice feel to it, it's light and refreshing. The bright orange is hard to match with other clothing, but it does not really matter because I usually wear it walking or slightly running and when headed to the gym. I have not done it yet but I would feel very comfortable running or walking at night. The jacket it self has lots of reflectives on it so it would be hard to hide in the dark. It's so nice and light that even once I get hot, I don't feel the need to have to take the jacket off. There are 2 pockets on the front of the jacket and able to store things like keys, phone and a small wallet. The jacket has a hoodie that you can tuck away if you don't want it out and can be secured by a button on the hoodie to lock it in place. Over all I would definitely buy another jacket to have but maybe another color besides orange. Great jacket for all kids of activities and weather!

[Rewarded Review] Adrenaline GTS 24 Review

I was a fan of Brooks sneakers before my experience of these Adrenaline GTS 24s, and they did not disappoint! They fit comfortably and true to size and provide exceptional comfort beneath my feet for both walking/errand running as well as my short distance treadmill jogging. I am very pleased with the support they provide especially while running. My only complaint with fit is that there is a slight discomfort under the outer top edge of each foot where one of the support contours pushes a little to hard into my foot. The toe area is also a little less tight than I prefer. However, both of these notes regarding fit may resolve with wear over time.These sneakers are very trendy in terms of design. However, I personally prefer sneakers with at least one pop of color ... MoreI was a fan of Brooks sneakers before my experience of these Adrenaline GTS 24s, and they did not disappoint! They fit comfortably and true to size and provide exceptional comfort beneath my feet for both walking/errand running as well as my short distance treadmill jogging. I am very pleased with the support they provide especially while running. My only complaint with fit is that there is a slight discomfort under the outer top edge of each foot where one of the support contours pushes a little to hard into my foot. The toe area is also a little less tight than I prefer. However, both of these notes regarding fit may resolve with wear over time.These sneakers are very trendy in terms of design. However, I personally prefer sneakers with at least one pop of color so the design is not my favorite. They look sharp and coordinate well with a wide variety of attire, but don't quite appeal to me from a design perspective as much as they would with even a little splash of color.I love that these sneakers provide excellent support, coordinate well with apparel, and come from a brand that I know makes durable and quality products. I wouldn't do much to improve them aside from creating a wider variety of design options.Overall I love these sneakers and they have become my new go-to shoes for gym nights and busy days of errands!

[Rewarded Review] Adrenaline Shoe Review

As someone who is working to build my mileage back up, the fit and feel of this shoe is similar to other models I’ve run in from this brand, and I expect that these shoes will also last me through a few hundred miles of training. The shoe holds my foot well without being heavy or overbearing.The design is a classic but clean running shoe look. I wore these to work one day to break them in a bit before my lunchtime jog, and they were easy to match to my work attire.The fabric is soft, smooth, and comfortable but a little thick. I think the shoe would breathe better if some of the fabric had been a bit lighter, or if they eliminated some of the layers.I like the arch support in the shoe the best as someone who has struggled from a lack of arch support in the ... MoreAs someone who is working to build my mileage back up, the fit and feel of this shoe is similar to other models I’ve run in from this brand, and I expect that these shoes will also last me through a few hundred miles of training. The shoe holds my foot well without being heavy or overbearing.The design is a classic but clean running shoe look. I wore these to work one day to break them in a bit before my lunchtime jog, and they were easy to match to my work attire.The fabric is soft, smooth, and comfortable but a little thick. I think the shoe would breathe better if some of the fabric had been a bit lighter, or if they eliminated some of the layers.I like the arch support in the shoe the best as someone who has struggled from a lack of arch support in the past. Overall, they’re comfortable and feel like they should last through training miles.I would change the design of the upper and heel area. The outer heel area has odd bumps that don’t hurt anything, but I didn’t feel that they added anything to the shoe either. During the winter, I’m sure the upper would be great, but the shoe gets hot quick when running in the summer time. If they made the upper a bit lighter and more breathable, I would’ve had a better experience on some of the hot days I ran using these shoes.

[Rewarded Review] Classic Support You Can Count On

I really love the fit and feel of the adrenaline gts 24. I have a naturally high arch and Brooks are the only sneakers I can wear without added off brand insoles and feel supported by the support straight out of the box. Life has been busy and our whole house is back to school, myself as the school nurse at an insanely busy elementary school. I wear these all day, 5 days a week, and never have aches in my knees, hips, lower back or feet which has been common place for other shoe companies. I can take these on a run and shin splits are a thing of the past. At 35, I find myself achier in general but am put at ease when I live in a Brooks tennis shoe. I feel like with these I can go from casually dipping my feet back into running, to truly loving the run again without ... MoreI really love the fit and feel of the adrenaline gts 24. I have a naturally high arch and Brooks are the only sneakers I can wear without added off brand insoles and feel supported by the support straight out of the box. Life has been busy and our whole house is back to school, myself as the school nurse at an insanely busy elementary school. I wear these all day, 5 days a week, and never have aches in my knees, hips, lower back or feet which has been common place for other shoe companies. I can take these on a run and shin splits are a thing of the past. At 35, I find myself achier in general but am put at ease when I live in a Brooks tennis shoe. I feel like with these I can go from casually dipping my feet back into running, to truly loving the run again without the pains I had in my 20s when I knew nothing about Brooks. The design of these is nice but I do feel like the outside parts of the shoe that face the inside could be a little cuter, they look bulky without any detail on the inside and come off a little geriatric. Someone asked if I was wearing two different shoes when my legs were crossed. Overall, I think this is a functional shoe for running as a light cross trainer with excellent support, but it’s also something that can be worn daily without issue of pressure points in the feet. These shoes make me want to run more. Fabric is breathable and I don’t get the super tight feeling across the top of the bridge of my foot where the laces are that I have when I wear some other shoes, with these I never have problems with circulation or losing feeling in my toes. I can lace them up securely without pain later in the day. I like the support, my only wish is that the we could not sacrifice the padded supportive bottom by making it a touch cuter for everyday wear!

[Rewarded Review] My new go to pair for running and walking

I am very happy with these sneakers. Comfort comes first and foremost for me when it pertains to what goes on my feet, and these Adrenaline GTS 24 have me covered. They feel great while running and walking, don't rub anywhere uncomfortably, and offer fantastic support. I especially like the heel cushion, which is larger than I've seen in other sneakers and incredibly nice. They fit perhaps a little large, but I'm not sure it's enough to recommend sizing down.They look fantastic on, and can easily be worn both running and casually. Casually they are super cute with a pair of jeans or even a maxi dress. They aren't clunky, and the color I got pairs with almost anything, making them very versatile. The color is light though, and so they do get dirty easily. I had a ... MoreI am very happy with these sneakers. Comfort comes first and foremost for me when it pertains to what goes on my feet, and these Adrenaline GTS 24 have me covered. They feel great while running and walking, don't rub anywhere uncomfortably, and offer fantastic support. I especially like the heel cushion, which is larger than I've seen in other sneakers and incredibly nice. They fit perhaps a little large, but I'm not sure it's enough to recommend sizing down.They look fantastic on, and can easily be worn both running and casually. Casually they are super cute with a pair of jeans or even a maxi dress. They aren't clunky, and the color I got pairs with almost anything, making them very versatile. The color is light though, and so they do get dirty easily. I had a little trouble getting some smaller stains out completely, though they are shoes so this is bound to happen. The material is breathable and comfortable!These offer absolutely fantastic support while running, and may be my favorite sneakers that I've worn so far during runs. They needed no breaking in, and have made my runs so much more enjoyable. I think the only thing I would change for my next pair of Brooks is a darker color. I'm very pleased with these, and would recommend them to my friends for both running and walking. They are my first pair of Brooks and certainly will not be my last!

[Rewarded Review] Support the Science

I never shopped for a sneaker that had purpose in terms of, this is going to be great for my ankle. I usually shopped for what looks nice and what is comfortable. When you open a box from Brooks, it feels like you shopped for a purpose. The presentation of the sneaker itself makes you feel like they thought of it all. They feel like a new sneaker met with an older sneaker. I say that because it was a bit bulky but in a sleek way and the fabric was lightweight. I liked that it wasn’t a low sneaker and gave me some height. The sneaker hugged my foot in all the right places. I wore it to the US open events which consisted of alot of standing and walking, and my feet were not tired. These are now my go to’s when I know I am walking alot or if doing cardio. The support ... MoreI never shopped for a sneaker that had purpose in terms of, this is going to be great for my ankle. I usually shopped for what looks nice and what is comfortable. When you open a box from Brooks, it feels like you shopped for a purpose. The presentation of the sneaker itself makes you feel like they thought of it all. They feel like a new sneaker met with an older sneaker. I say that because it was a bit bulky but in a sleek way and the fabric was lightweight. I liked that it wasn’t a low sneaker and gave me some height. The sneaker hugged my foot in all the right places. I wore it to the US open events which consisted of alot of standing and walking, and my feet were not tired. These are now my go to’s when I know I am walking alot or if doing cardio. The support these sneakers give are 5 star. I wouldn’t change anything. The sneakers are purposeful and the style and color of it was perfect.

[Rewarded Review] Ultimate comfort

I’ve used these shoes for both road running as well as trail. On trails the surface has both dirt as well as gravel. The shoes grip the surface well and made me confident I wouldn’t have any issues with slips or trips. The pair is one of the most comfortable running shoes I’ve ever worn. I am plus size and want to make sure my feet are both supported and cushioned. These shoes protect my ankles and cushion the balls as well as the heels of my feet. I don’t experience as much exhaustion or soreness both during the run and afterwards. The white color can get dirty a little quickly but I am able to wipe off some of the grime. The mesh portion of the shoe is flexible and that allows me to move my toes which I appreciate. After knotting the laces they did not come untied ... MoreI’ve used these shoes for both road running as well as trail. On trails the surface has both dirt as well as gravel. The shoes grip the surface well and made me confident I wouldn’t have any issues with slips or trips. The pair is one of the most comfortable running shoes I’ve ever worn. I am plus size and want to make sure my feet are both supported and cushioned. These shoes protect my ankles and cushion the balls as well as the heels of my feet. I don’t experience as much exhaustion or soreness both during the run and afterwards. The white color can get dirty a little quickly but I am able to wipe off some of the grime. The mesh portion of the shoe is flexible and that allows me to move my toes which I appreciate. After knotting the laces they did not come untied (a usual problem for me) through my runs. I absolutely plan to wear these daily from now on.