Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 | Our verdict
Pros
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- Lighter weight
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- Perfect for any pace
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- zapatillas de running Brooks mixta asfalto minimalistas talla 45.5
- Can double for casual wear
- Quite breathable
- Sustainable outsole
- Great-value
Cons
- Not as energetic as expected
- Pricier than before
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 87 Great! | 83 Good! | 88 Great! | |
Price | £110 | £130 | £110 | £120 | |
Pace | Daily runningTempo | CompetitionTempo | Daily runningTempo | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.9 jennifer garner brooks running black sneakers jeans sweater 8.1 zapatillas de running Brooks maratón talla 45.5 rojas entre 60 y 100 | 7.2 oz / 203g 7.1 zapatillas de running Brooks voladoras pie normal talla 38.5 baratas menos de 60 | 8.4 Brooks England Satula B17 Standard 7.7 Brooks Glycerin 20 StealthFit It is a sleeker | 8.9 oz / 251g 9.3 oz / 265g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.4 mm 10.0 mm | 9.8 mm 8.0 mm | 9.5 mm 8.0 mm | 9.4 mm 6.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | Half size small | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
womens brooks electric cheetah launch | - | Bad | Bad | Decent | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | Good | Decent | |
Breathability | - | Breathable | Moderate | Breathable | |
zapatillas de running Brooks asfalto distancias cortas talla 44 | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Brooks Women's Revel 5 Running | - | Medium | Medium | Wide | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
brooks cascadia 10 mens | Flexible | Moderate | Stiff | Flexible | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 32.4 mm 36.0 mm | 32.2 mm 31.5 mm | 33.5 mm 35.5 mm | 31.5 mm 27.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 23.0 mm 26.0 mm | 22.4 mm 23.5 mm | 24.0 mm 27.5 mm | 22.1 mm 21.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | NormalWide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | - | SummerAll seasons | All seasons | SummerAll seasons | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #245 Top 46% | #139 Top 44% | #237 Bottom 25% | #108 Top 35% | |
Popularity | #278 Bottom 48% | #94 Top 30% | #112 Top 36% | #290 Bottom 8% |
Who should buy
The Eckige Brooks Sonnenbrille an excellent perfect pick for runners in need of a:
- fun and lightweight running shoe that can go fast or slow
- road shoe built for any distance and can double for casual wear
Who should NOT buy
If you're looking for a dedicated, tried-and-true tempo trainer that's ready to set and beat PRS, we think that it's better to go for the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 or the Brooks Run Visible Glycerin GTS 20.
zapatillas de running Brooks mujer constitución media apoyo talón talla 36.5 Brooks Revel 5 is our suggestion.
Cushioning
When checking the flexibility of zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5, what surprised us is how big of a difference it is when comparing the flexibility at room temperature (22.7N) and after the shoe has spent 20mins in the freezer (37.8N).
Launch 9 has a 66.5% difference in those 2 measurements, while the average difference for all the shoes in our lab is 32.9%. You've been warned: store your shoes at room temperature.
Drop
In the brand's specifications, it says that the Launch 9 has a drop of 10mm.
Based on our calliper measurements, this is almost true! With the heel stack of 32.4 mm and the forefoot stack of 23 mm, we got a drop of 9.4 mm.
Launch 9 | 9.4 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
Midsole softness
In our durometer measurement, the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5 scored 22 HA which indicates that it has an average level of midsole softness - neither too plush nor firm.
We also felt a touch of pop that added fun to the shoe's ride. Meanwhile, for longer efforts, the cushioning felt quite forgiving, more so than its predecessor.
Launch 9 | 22.0 HA |
Average | 20.9 HA |
Rocker
This shoe has a rockered shape that allows for fast and easy heel-to-toe transitions. It made the ride feel so seamless!
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 | Size and fit
Size
Eckige Brooks Sonnenbrille true to size (11 votes).
Brooks Adrenaline GTS £70
The brand's new Creel wrap upper made us feel very secure and locked in. For our medium-width feet, the shoe appeared to be well-fitted and the knit-like fabric had enough stretch to feel accommodating.
However, using a caliper, we measured the widest part of the forefoot at only 94.7 mm. While this is still in the medium range of toebox widths, wide-footers should definitely go for the wide version of the shoe.
Launch 9 | 94.7 mm |
Average | 98.5 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
Despite its higher stack height for a tempo trainer, the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5 never felt tippy, even during sharp turns and when running on gravel.
Torsional rigidity
Torsional stiffness appears to be the source of stability in this Brooks trainer. It took some serious effort to twist the shoe in our manual test. Thus, we rated its rigidity as 4 out of 5. Nearly the stiffest in our catalogue!
Launch 9 | 4 |
Average | 3.4 |
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The shoe's heel counter is more on the pliable side, scoring only 2 out of 5 on the heel squeeze-and-push test.
It may not be a stiff one but it held our ankle quite securely as far as speed-oriented shoes go.
Launch 9 | 2 |
Average | 2.9 |
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zapatillas de running Brooks pronador constitución fuerte azules (%)
When checking the flexibility of zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5, what surprised us is how big of a difference it is when comparing the flexibility at room temperature (22.7N) and after the shoe has spent 20mins in the freezer (37.8N).
Launch 9 has a 66.5% difference in those 2 measurements, while the average difference for all the shoes in our lab is 32.9%. You've been warned: store your shoes at room temperature.
Launch 9 | 67% |
Average | 32% |
Weight
It's not just lighter than its predecessor; it's also lighter than most running shoes on the market! Based on our measurements, the Eckige Brooks Sonnenbrille over an ounce lighter than average.
Launch 9 | 7.94 oz (225g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
Breathability
The zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5 proved to be a fairly breathable shoe. With very little in-shoe padding, the Launch 9 allows for some decent airflow.
Holding half of the shoe against the light, we could see that a large part of the upper is pretty transparent, keeping the interiors well-ventilated.
Misc
Grip / Traction
It is amazing that Brooks managed to pull off a full-length rubber outsole while keeping the Launch 9 so light!
The grip made us feel very surefooted even on the slightly wet pavement.
Reflective elements
While it's great that the Launch 9 has some, we think that it wouldn't hurt to make them larger. Some at the back would be nice as well!
Tongue padding
Brooks Transcend 5 è già in vendita al prezzo consigliato di 170 euro.
In the lab, we measured its thickness: an astonishing 1mm. Compare it to the average of 6 mm and you really get a race-ready tongue!
Launch 9 | 1.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5 vs. 8
This time around, the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5 sees these updates:
- que reemplaza las tiras sintéticas de las Brooks Ghost 8
- Brooks Run Lucky Launch 7
- Sustainability-driven design with the shoe's Green Rubber outsole
All these changes entail a price increase of £10. From £100, the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución media talla 36.5 now retails for £110. But despite this, we still think that the shoe offers excellent value for money.
Sustainable materials
To champion a more eco-friendly approach, the Launch 9 has a green rubber outsole that's made using sand instead of petroleum. This lessens its environmental impact.