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Adrenaline GTS 24

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GuideRails® support
Our innovative GuideRails® technology — shortened to "GTS" for "Go-To Support" — supports your body in its natural motion path while keeping excess movement in check.
Softness, served just-right.
Dynamic cushioning
Newly added to this version of the Adrenaline, our nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam delivers soft, smooth cushioning that adapts to your unique stride for lightweight comfort.
Treat your feet
Optimized upper
The mesh upper provides an ideal balance of breathability, structure, and stretch for a comfortable fit.

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- I was, like, right away, like, felt like my knee was better supported already, like, off the bat in the run. And these really, like, absorbed a lot of the shock, like, of the concrete and, like, made my whole knee foot feel really good. - At "Runner's World" we test all kinds of shoes to help you find the best pair, from road to trail, from fit to comfort. And now, we wanna hear from you. How was your run? - I'm here with Grace Ramey in New York, New York, love that city, and we're talking about the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24. GTS stands for go-to support. It used to be go-to shoe. It is up for $140. It's a stability shoe and it's the sister shoe of the ever popular Brooks Ghost. Grace, how was your run in the Adrenaline GTS? - I really loved my run in the Adrenaline GTS. The first thing I, like, took notes after my first run and then, like, after I did, like, a series of, like, three to five mile runs for the 20 miles instead of longer ones. But in the last running shoe I was using, I was experiencing some, like, knee pain after my run. Like I was finishing and I was like, "Oh okay, like, there's some, like, shock being absorbed." I was like, "No." But with these, I was, like, right away, like, felt, like, my knee was better supported already, like, off the bat in the run, which I really liked. And I really liked how my foot was, like, hitting the pavement in the shoe, if that makes sense, because, like, I run in the city, like, along the edges and it's like a concrete path. And these really, like, absorbed a lot of the shock, like of the concrete and, like, made my whole knee feel really good. - It was no accident that I sent you the Adrenaline GTS, 'cause I know you said that your favorite shoe is the 22, and there have been some changes since the 22 that I'm just gonna let you know the 22 had DNA LOFT foam, which is a little bit more cushioned. This version, the 24, has DNA LOFT v3, which is nitrogen-infused, which is kind of like the new kind of like hip thing now with running shoes where it makes it more responsive, more durable, and more lightweight. It sounds like it was a little bit more bouncier. It might make you like- - It was a little bit bouncier, which was really nice. I did feel, like, with the 24, like, I had a little bit more on my foot, which was nice. Like the 22 felt like a very, like, natural run. Like it was very light, like, I wasn't feeling much on my foot. This, like, I felt like a good positive weight on my foot. Like I could feel that I was wearing something that was, like, supporting me a little bit more. - I know that you also like the 22, because you need that low arch support. Did you find that support with the 24? - Like with the 22 and the 24, I've had no noticeable issue with my arch or any, like, arch discomfort or anything. So that kind of stayed the same with me from the 22 to the 24. It was like, no news is good news, kind of. Like I wasn't feeling any discomfort or anything in my runs in my arch. And so, it was like an appropriate amount of support for me, 'cause it wasn't, like, too much where there's a little bit then, like, a cramp after it wasn't, like, so flat where I'm like, "Oh, no, what's going on?" Like, I have a minimal arch, and this shoe did a really nice job of just, like, flowing with my arch. - Last question about the shoe. - Yes. - Which I think I kinda know, are you gonna continue running in the Adrenaline GTS 24? - Yes, definitely. - Glad to hear. - (laughs) Yeah. - All right, so we're gonna go into your question. Your question for our special segment of Ask an Expert was, I have a burning question, which I think was amazing. "Would a super shoe be useful for a race runner in the 10:45 minutes to 11-minute mile range? I feel like I'm the only person not wearing a giant shoe." (Grace laughs) Okay, so, well, Grace, it depends. Back when super shoes, because it was such a new technology, they were more catered kind of for a specific type of runner. I'm sure shoe brands don't want me to say that, but yeah, they weren't, like, a one size fits all, of course. Nowadays, the technology has gotten better. Shoe companies are realizing that we need to make sure that these super shoes are for every kind of runner. Yeah, like for every speed, for every kind of level. Like if you're a beginner, you're like, "Hey, lemme test out this really expensive shoe." which I will get onto later. But yeah, brands, like, Asics, they have the METASPEED SKY, which is for a stride runner, the METASPEED EDGE, which is for a cadence runner. So, brands like that, also Anta, which is a a lesser known brand, are putting out shoes that are specifically for certain type of gait patterns. So this is the latest Alphafly 3. Nike also realized that they need to make their shoe more of the every person shoe. And they did that by not having a decoupled heel. So, you can see how, on my very dirty shoe that I wore the last marathon that I ran, the forefoot and the heel is connected. Yeah, this used to be decoupled, and that actually gives you more of a smooth transition from heel to toe. So, it's less aggressive. The first couple of miles, maybe even if you're running a marathon, those first 13 miles, you're gonna feel great. You're gonna get that bounciness, your feet are gonna be like, "Whoa!" Like, that. Eventually, you're gonna get tired, because of how much you're exerting that energy, and you're gonna begin to slog, and instead of your super shoes becoming an advantage, they're gonna disadvantage you, because you're gonna need more extra effort running in a shoe with this very stiff plate. It dependent on you, the runner, to see if it's really worth the bang for your buck. - So for, like, the bottom of that shoe, you were saying that before, it was disconnected in, like, terms of just the Nike one, and now it's connected. How does that compare to, like, the style of other super shoes? Like what does that look like across? - Yeah, so, across, no. It's not all super shoes. I think the Vaporfly actually does not have a disconnect. - Okay. - So, yeah, you have to try different brands. Like, for instance, I ran in these and my feet suffered. I ran in Saucony's Endorphin Elite and the little bones in my toes actually hurt after a half marathon. - Yeah. - So, really, it's trial and error as well. Like, now, all these brands have their own super shoe. Brooks has their Hyperion Elites, that's actually more cushioned. And I feel like it's more combinating, like the HOKA Rocket, so it's not as aggressive. And I think it's probably a better shoe to start in if you're new to super foam and carbon fiber plates. - Awesome, thank you.

The cushioned stability shoe checked off all the boxes and more for RW+ member Grace Ramey.

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