Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Brooks Ghost 18
We haven't tested Brooks Ghost 18 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
These do different jobs: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 is a stability daily trainer, Brooks Ghost 18 a daily trainer. The question is which fits your rotation, not which is better.
Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 25
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 78/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and stability and split on the ride and upper.
Brooks
Ghost 18
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 68/100
Reviewers praise the upper and stability and split on the ride and cushioning.
The differences that matter
- Brooks Ghost 18 is 11 g lighter.
- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 has the higher drop (12 mm vs 10 mm).
- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 is the more supportive of the two.
- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 costs $10 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Divisive
Softer DNA Loft v3 and a lower 10 mm drop smooth the heel transition and make easy miles more comfortable, but the ride is still firm and short on energy return, and some testers find it dull.
Brooks Ghost 18
Divisive
Smooth, predictable and easy to run in, but most reviewers also call it unexciting, with little energy return at faster paces.
Cushioning
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Praised
More foam in the heel and forefoot takes the edge off landings and suits daily mileage, though lab tests call it average and the forefoot firms up over longer runs.
Brooks Ghost 18
Divisive
Reviewers disagree on firmness: some find it firmer than expected, others softer than the Ghost 17. Heel protection is good; the forefoot is thinner.
Upper
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Divisive
A roomier forefoot and soft mesh improve comfort for many, but the tapered toe box, thick warm upper and heavily padded heel collar divide testers.
Brooks Ghost 18
Praised
The new mesh is more breathable and the padded tongue and heel lock the foot in; one tester got blisters from a narrow toe box.
Durability
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Praised
Reviewers generally expect a long-lasting daily trainer, with strong outsole wear scores, though one long-term tester saw average wear and early foam compression.
Brooks Ghost 18
Praised
Little wear reported, with a thick outsole built to last; reviewers expect typical Brooks longevity of 400 to 500 miles.
Grip
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Praised
Grippy rubber handles wet roads and light paths well, with only the exposed foam limiting off-road use.
Brooks Ghost 18
Praised
Reliable traction on dry and wet pavement.
Stability
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Praised
GuideRails and a broad, flared base give noticeable but unobtrusive medial support that holds up when form fades.
Brooks Ghost 18
Praised
A planted, stable neutral platform. It is not a support shoe, so overpronators are pointed to the Adrenaline GTS.
Value
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Divisive
At $155 it is fairly priced for a durable stability trainer, though some reviewers say lighter, livelier rivals offer more for similar money.
Brooks Ghost 18
Praised
Most call $150 fair for a dependable trainer; two reviewers suggest buying the near-identical Ghost 17 on sale instead.
Which one to choose
Choose Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 if…
- you like a higher drop
- you want more support
- price matters
- its cushioning is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Daily training for overpronators
- Walking and standing all day
- New runners wanting guided support
Choose Brooks Ghost 18 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you like a lower drop
- its upper is what you care about most
- its value is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Easy, long and recovery runs
- Beginners who want one dependable shoe
- Heel strikers who like a traditional 10 mm drop
Specifications
- Category
- Stability daily trainer
- Daily trainer
- Price
- $140$10 less
- $150
- Weight
- 300 g
- 289 g11 g lighter
- Drop
- 12 mm
- 10 mm2 mm lower drop
- Stack
- 36 / 24 mm
- 36 / 26 mm
- Plate
- No plate
- Not reported
- Stability
- Stability
- Neutral
- Foam
- DNA Loft v3
- DNA LOFT v3
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE