Brooks Women's Adrenaline Gts 21 Running Shoe

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Guide Rails support shifts the focus from the feet to the knees. The holistic support system reduces excess movement so your knees and hips can move more naturally to keep you running comfortably and to keep injury at bay. They remind me of a restaurant that has 3 to 4 amazing things on their menu as opposed to a restaurant with 50 mediocre options. The Adrenaline is evidence of that approach. This model is one of Brooks’ medium cushion,stability shoes. While not made for speedy sprints, the stability and responsivity mean the Adrenaline 21 is built to withstand countless miles, including your everyday runs and training for marathons. DNA Loft foam from heel to toe delivers plush and luxurious cushioning while maintaining responsiveness and durability. Blown rubber is found on the outsole of the Adrenaline. It is built to last hundreds of miles. Omega flex grooves are strategically placed on the outsole to give flexibility to the shoes.

As mentioned, this is a daily trainer slightly on the heavier side, which isn’t built to encourage you to move at a high pace. So if you’re looking for shoes best for speed runs, this probably isn’t the one for you. Having been in the shoe game for over two decades, Brooks is amongst both the oldest and most successful running shoe companies globally. Their specialty is producing durable, everyday trainers with their innovative technology and specialized cushioning. For those runners who are unfamiliar with the guide rail support system, you have two guide rails on both sides of the foot (a longer medial one, a shorter lateral one) that balance your foot as you run, similar to bumpers in bowling. Saying this, however, there was a little tightness on my lateral side towards the toe box, and on my first few runs, I did come away with some small chilblains on my outer toes.I’m putting this down to a few things. The first is simply breaking in, with Brooks being known to take a little longer to mold than other shoes. DNA Loft cushioning is a staple for the Adrenaline GTS. Now, Brooks extended the soft foam from the heel all the way to the forefoot to maximize cushioning, making each stride buttery smooth. Add in BioMoGo DNA foam to the midsole for heightened responsiveness and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a balanced, smooth ride. The second standout was down to Brooks’ DNA Loft foam, which creates a much firmer landing than ‘marshmallow softness’ running shoes such as the Hoka Clifton 8. Upon slipping them on for the first time I noticed how wide they felt. There was no tightness experienced. They had a firmness to them I wasn’t used to.

A 10k was their maiden voyage. The drop and firmness took some getting used to. I appreciated their width because it prevented the usual tightness I experience in the midfoot. I joked with my running friends that they are my “dad shoes” because they look like a pair my dad would wear along with me now being the father of two little ones. This a productive factory construction error in the upper mesh material (Print) they have. There are a few blogs which mention that there must be a newer version of the shoe.Saying this, it still felt pretty soft, nicely responsive, and only got better the more miles I ran. The firmness was definitely noticeable at first, but after a few runs, I found that the foam broke in nicely, becoming more supple. All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer. It was actually running on these uneven surfaces that I could really appreciate the GuideRails Technology. I’m a mild overpronator, and running on unpredictable surfaces often seems to make this worse, but my foot felt really stable and supported throughout. Brooks uses 3D fit print to construct the upper of the Adrenaline. There are no overlays as a result. There were no points of irritation. The traditional lacing system allows you to tie once to get the perfect fit. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 Conclusion