ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

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Updated Dec 08, 2025 08:23 PM

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Our Verdict

ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

The ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 and the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 are two classic stability trainers that incorporate a variety of support features to correct over-pronation. The Brooks shoe has a higher heel-to-toe drop and a much greater disparity in the levels of cushioning, with a heel that's slightly more protective than the ASICS shoe, but a forefoot that's much harsher. Neither shoe is very lively, as both are focused on a stable, controlled ride, but the Adrenaline GTS 25 does return energy slightly better. 

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Variants

  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Dark Currant - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/Jasper Green - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Blue Fade/Indigo Fog - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Cream/Denim Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Dark Pink Clay/Dark Currant - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Flash Red/Beet Juice - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Gravel/Citron - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Midnight/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Midnight/Stillwater - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Monument Blue/Whisper Green - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Oatmeal/Meteor Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Oatmeal/Meteor Grey - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Piedmont Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Piedmont Grey/Gravel - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Champagne - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Jasper Green - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Orange Glow - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Orange Glow - (Women - US 7))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (White/Pure Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • GEL-KAYANO 32 (Winter Sea/Midnight - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Biscuit - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Cyber Pink/Iced Aqua - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Ipanema/Mint - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Coconut/Argyle - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Green/Moonlight/Phantom - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Grey/Blackened Pearl/Coral - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Oyster/Green Gecko/Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Oyster/Pink/Green - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Primer Grey/Ebony/Jasmin - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Silver Anniversary Edition - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Silver Anniversary Edition - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Spellbound/Moonlight/Ipanema - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (White/Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (White/Black/White - (Women - US 7))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (White/Spellbound/Orange - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (White/White/Silver - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

5.4
5.1

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.6 mm
27.3 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

1.6
2.6

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.4
4.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

300.2 g (10.59 oz)
289.1 g (10.20 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

41.7 mm
40.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.6 mm
27.3 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.1 mm
13.6 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
12.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 3D Model Full Shoe
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

78 mm (3.1")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.6")
110 mm (4.3")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.25
2.27

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.62
4.03

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32 3D Model Internal
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

280 mm (11.0")
280 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

68 mm (2.7")
65 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

97 mm (3.8")
90 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.2
1.8

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

65.5%
67.4%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

1.6
2.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

67.0%
69.0%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.3
7.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.98 J
3.05 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.96 J
8.96 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.53 J
16.00 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.4
5.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.29 J
3.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.86 J
5.60 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.92 J
8.34 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.3
5.6

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

57.3 N/mm
56.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

102.7 N/mm
110.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

199.2 N/mm
215.1 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.8
9.1

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

106.5 N/mm
152.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

200.4 N/mm
312.8 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

387.6 N/mm
545.7 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.9
4.7

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.53 J
5.24 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.35 J
5.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.25 J
5.05 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.18 J
4.99 J
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ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

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