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Runner's World Editor's Choice Dec '12

Men's Adrenaline GTS 13

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Lucky 13 is our best Adrenaline GTS yet. We paid special attention to the underfoot flex by adding Omega Flex Grooves and continuing Omni Grooves in the forefoot, allowing the outsole to bend and shape naturally. Continuing with the tradition of a tailored fit, stretch eyelets lock into the medial side to capture the foot better and technologies like Flextra and anatomical Brooks DNA deliver customized stability and cushion.

We’re not the only Adrenaline junkies out there – Runner’s World named the GTS 13 Editor’s Choice in the Fall Shoe Guide in their December 2012 issue. They call the GTS 13 a “classic stability shoe”, and quoted one wear tester as saying, “it’s soft enough that you can feel the road surface below, but there’s enough padding that you don’t feel as though you're running on concrete blocks.”

No luck here, just purely good design.


> See the Women's Adrenaline GTS 13

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4.3

(based on 63 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (36)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (48)
  • Cushions impact (32)
  • Pronation control (30)
  • Lightweight (28)
  • Arch support (25)

Cons

  • Poor cushioning (6)
  • Heavy (5)
  • Narrow / tight (4)

Best Uses

  • Distance / endurance (34)
  • Dry conditions (33)
  • Walking (19)
  • Gym (18)
  • Trail running (13)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      89% 

      (56 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      92% 

      (57 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • Average arch (46), Low arch (11), High arch (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (35), Casual/ recreational (19), Gym rat (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (58), Yes (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Helped me save my career!!

Started using Brooks after being recommended by the Manhattan Running Company. I am a professional soldier from Fort Riley, I was over weight and having a hard time loosing weight. After maing the switch...Read complete review

Started using Brooks after being recommended by the Manhattan Running Company. I am a professional soldier from Fort Riley, I was over weight and having a hard time loosing weight. After maing the switch to Brooks, (and finding out i was wearing the wrong size my whole adult life) I immediately noticed less pain in my knees, lower back and Ankles. Thanks to your product I have drastically improved my health and saved my military career. Thank you!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Wish they never stopped making the 11's

I am a marathon runner and I have worn and loved the Adrenaline 8s, 9's, 10's and my favorite shoe of all time the 11's. I bought 6 pairs of the...Read complete review

I am a marathon runner and I have worn and loved the Adrenaline 8s, 9's, 10's and my favorite shoe of all time the 11's. I bought 6 pairs of the 11's over a 2 year period. I did not like the 12's and the 13's I just sent back. As a flat footed runner the heal felt stiff and clunky to me. On the instep it felt like something was digging into my foot. This shoe is probably great for a lot of runner's, but it wasn't for me.

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5.0

This Shoe Rocks

By Chris Pinkston

from San Antonio, TX

About Me Gym Rat

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Cushions Impact
  • Durable
  • Good Arch Support
  • Lightweight
  • Responsive

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Endurance Training
    • Gym

    As a guy with Oversized feet (size 15) it was very Refreshing to find my size in stock with all the great features in this running shoe. This is my 2nd pair and will never buy anything else.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Arch Type:
    • Average Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No
     
    5.0

    Not Again!

    By thr3ee

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Avid Athlete

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Pronation Control
    • Responsive

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Dry Weather
      • Endurance Training
      • With Orthotics/Inserts

      Yet again, another update to the venerable Adrenaline line. This shoe will only disappoint those who believe in messing with perfection. It's like the Porsche 911 of running shoes, only the slightest tweaks are ever made because that's all that is ever needed.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      Love the Adrenaline

      By Jack Rabbit

      from Thomasville Georgia

      About Me Avid Athlete

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Pronation Control

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Dry Weather
      • Endurance Training

      Been running for 6 years now. I average 35 miles per week in 8 to 10 mile intervals. This is the best shoe I have used to date. Love it.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      Great product

      By THERAPIST HEATH

      from FORT WORTH, TX

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Lightweight
      • Pronation Control

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Work

        While on my feet 9 hrs a day in a clinic, I prefer brooks adrenaline to all other shoe makers. The GTS product controls my pronation while not being too stiff and limiting too much motion. I refer Brooks shoes to people all the time and have never heard of a bad experience with their products.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Average Shoe

        By joejobs

        from Colombia

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Poor Cushioning

        Best Uses

          The shoe feels stiff in the forefoot very little cushioning.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          5.0

          A Great Shoe!

          By Big D

          from Oak Ridge, TN

          About Me Avid Athlete

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Cushions Impact
          • Durable
          • Good Control
          • Good Traction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Dry Weather
            • Endurance Training

            This is my 25th pair of Adrenaline's. They are a work horse shoe for 50+ mile/week runners.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            4.0

            Clydesdale

            By DC5

            from Franklin, TN

            About Me Avid Athlete

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Cushions Impact

            Cons

            • Wears Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Endurance Training
            • With Orthotics/Inserts

            I am a big guy that runs about 10.3 to 11.3 per mile. I love this shoe and ever since being fitted I like that fact that I can just go to Brooks.com and choose the next shoe in the GTX line. I have flat feet and have inserts in this shoe but it does not affect the quality. It has great support and cushioning but I find that it does wear out quickly. The attributes of this shoe outweigh the cons so I continue to run with Brooks through 7 half marathons.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Low Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Shoe Needs Better Colors

            By Nate

            from Grand Rapids, MI

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Cushions Impact
            • Durable
            • Good Arch Support
            • Good Traction
            • Lightweight
            • Pronation Control
            • Responsive

            Cons

            • Bland Color Scheme

            Best Uses

            • Casual Runner
            • Dry Weather
            • Walking

            Excellent shoe, provides great support, durability and cushioning. The only hope and request of Brooks is that they get more creative with color schemes to match the levels of Pure Connect, Cadence etc. and stop going white dominant.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Finally getting back to the 11s

            By episode 7

            from Greensboro, NC

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Cushions Impact
            • Lightweight
            • Pronation Control
            • Responsive

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Dry Weather
              • Endurance Training
              • Gym
              • Trail Running
              • Walking

              I loved the Adrenaline 11s. Hated the 12s so continued to buy up 11s. Recently took a chance on 13s when I was unable to locate 11s.

              Must say I'm very satisfied with the 13s. They're not the 11s but come close. Thanks Brooks!

              For fun I tried the new Trance 12 but it's too much shoe...a tad heavy with extra cushion. Adrenaline is the perfect stability running shoe.

              Hey Brooks - how about some better color choices, less bright, less white?

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No
               
              4.0

              Great shoes for big boys

              By Jay

              from Marshall, Illinois

              About Me Avid Athlete

              Pros

              • Good Arch Support
              • Lightweight
              • Pronation Control
              • Responsive

              Cons

              • Poor Cushioning

              Best Uses

              • Dry Weather
              • Endurance Training

              I love these shoes but after about 225 miles padding in the front wears down, I am a bigger runner, 210 pounds, and I usually don't get more than 250-300 out of a pair of shoes anyway. I start to feel shin splint pain coming on after 225. I will try a pair of Trance after my 3rd pair starts to wear out. I think Trance have more padding.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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