Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Nike Structure Plus

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
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Our Verdict

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Nike Structure Plus

The Nike Structure Plus and Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 are both support trainers built to help correct overpronation, and both use raised sidewalls to guide the foot, but the Adrenaline GTS 25 is the more support-oriented shoe. That's because it pairs its GuideRails system with a firmer, more prescriptive midsole that can feel harsh, but is more effective at guiding the foot cleanly through the stride. The Structure Plus takes a more comfort-oriented approach, using a dual-layer midsole with a ZoomX top layer to create a more cushioned, plusher ride that feels less corrective and more accommodating underfoot. Both are high-drop shoes, though the Brooks goes even further in that direction with a 12 mm drop. 

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Variants

  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Biscuit - (Men - US 9))
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure Plus (Black/White/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure Plus (Iron Purple/Off Noir/Sail/Voltage Green - (Men - US 9))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

5.1
6.5

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

2.6
6.2

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

27.3 mm
31.7 mm

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.8
4.3

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.8
4.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

289.1 g (10.20 oz)
290.9 g (10.26 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Stack Height Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.9 mm
41.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

27.3 mm
31.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

13.6 mm
10.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

12.0 mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 3D Model Full Shoe
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Nike Structure Plus 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

77 mm (3.0")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

110 mm (4.3")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.27
2.27

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.03
3.69

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 3D Model Internal
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Nike Structure Plus 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

280 mm (11.0")
281 mm (11.1")

Internal Heel Width 
 

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

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
9.5

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Forefoot Width Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.8 mm (0.109")
0.1 mm (0.004")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

2.2 mm (0.085")
-2.5 mm (-0.098")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

6.8
4.5

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Forefoot Height Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.8 mm (-0.149")
-6.5 mm (-0.255")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.9
7.5

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Arch Fit Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

1.1 mm (0.045")
-4.0 mm (-0.159")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Toe Clearance Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Other Features Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.8
4.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Heel Energy Return
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

67.4%
71.0%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

2.6
6.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

69.0%
73.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.2
8.0

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Heel Cushioning
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.05 J
3.26 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.96 J
10.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.00 J
17.60 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.2
7.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.21 J
4.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

5.60 J
7.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

8.34 J
11.29 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.6
5.0

Heel Firmness  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Heel Firmness
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

56.4 N/mm
52.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

110.8 N/mm
97.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

215.1 N/mm
208.0 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.1
8.1

Forefoot Firmness  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Forefoot Firmness
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

152.9 N/mm
116.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

312.8 N/mm
212.2 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

545.7 N/mm
402.3 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

4.7
6.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

5.24 J
7.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

5.11 J
6.90 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

5.05 J
6.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

4.99 J
6.78 J

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Nike Structure Plus

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