Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Who Are Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 For?

The Adrenaline GTS 24 is built for runners who overpronate (whose feet roll inward on landing) and want dependable support for daily training and steady-paced racing. It suits beginners logging consistent miles and experienced runners who prioritize a planted, controlled ride over pop and speed. If you want a featherweight tempo tool or a soft, disconnected recovery cruiser, look elsewhere.

Feelings and Experience

Underfoot the DNA Loft v2 foam feels soft-ish and mildly forgiving rather than springy — cushioned, but you won't get much energy snapping back at you. Transitions are smooth and utterly predictable, with the GuideRails gently keeping your stride in line without feeling like a brace. The trade-off is character: this is a calm, workmanlike ride, so runners chasing bounce may find it a touch flat.

Performance Specs

• Drop: 12mm heel-to-toe offset — a traditional higher drop that favors heel strikers and eases calf strain

• Cushioning: Above-average, DNA Loft v2 — comfortable for long time on feet without going max-stack

• Responsiveness: Moderate — no plate; the foam is stable rather than propulsive

• Stability: Very high — GuideRails support system for overpronation on a wide, planted platform

• Pace: Optimal for 5:00–6:00 min/km (8:03–9:39 min/mile)

Best Distances and Maximum Speed

This shoe genuinely shines across the 10K, half marathon, and full marathon, with the half marathon as its sweet spot for supportive, steady-effort racing and long training runs. Push it faster and it holds up to roughly 4:45 min/km (7:38 min/mile), but it isn't a sprinter — its comfort zone is honest mileage, not the finishing kick.

Technologies and Materials

The midsole is Brooks' DNA Loft v2 foam paired with the GuideRails support system, which limits excess side-to-side motion at the knee. There is no plate — support comes from geometry and foam. The engineered mesh upper is breathable and secure, and a segmented rubber outsole adds reliable, long-wearing grip.