Introduction to the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
LINDSAY: During my research for this review, I learned some fun facts about Brooks.
Fun fact #1: In 1929, Brooks developed the little bumper on the front of roller skates that helps you stop.
Fun fact #2: Brooks primarily focused on cleat shoes until the 1970s! Fast-forward to the late 1990s, and you’ve got the start of the impressive lineage of the Adrenaline GTS.
Honestly, it’s wild to think the Brooks Adrenaline has been around almost as long as I’ve been alive. The first iteration was released in 1999. So, I’m just going to ask what everyone is thinking: how many ways can you make one shoe?
Well, the answer is surprisingly: a lot — twenty-five and counting, to be exact. The Adrenaline is Brooks’ stability option, and has become a “Go To Shoe” for all levels of runners. See what I did there? GTS actually stands for “Go To Shoe.” Go figure. Or should I say “GF?”
Throughout its history, the Adrenaline has been made to be a mix of supportive, flexible, and responsive. So, how does it compare to the tried-and-true features over a quarter century later? We’ll get into that, but first, a moment for Brooks’ lengthy history in footwear, please.
