Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26   Review

Notice Below are the preliminary measurements for the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26. Members have early access to the test results, and some measurements may be updated before publication.

The full review will be published in a few days.

Tested using  Methodology v1.0 
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26

Changelog

  1.  Updated Nov 12, 2026:  Early access published.
  2.  Updated Nov 03, 2026:  Our testers have started testing this product.
  3.  Updated Oct 27, 2026:  The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  4.  Updated Oct 20, 2026:  We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
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Test Results

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Design

4 tests
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Weight
Internal Shape
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Energy Return

2 tests
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Forefoot Compression Energy Return
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Heel Compression Energy Return
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Stability

4 tests
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Forefoot Firmness
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Heel Firmness
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Cushioning

3 tests
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Forefoot Cushioning
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Heel Cushioning
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Traction

5 tests
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Dry Concrete Grip
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Mud Grip
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Outsole Durability

2 tests
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Outsole Abrasion Wear
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Exposed Foam
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Wet & Warm Weather

3 tests
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Breathability
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Time-To-Dry
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Bounciness

2 tests
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Forefoot Compression Depth
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Heel Compression Depth
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Snappiness

3 tests
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
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Forefoot Rocker Geometry
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Roll

3 tests
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Rocker Stiffness
Stack Heights
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True To Size

4 tests
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Length Fit
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Forefoot Fit: Width