Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs HOKA Gaviota 6
We haven't tested HOKA Gaviota 6 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 25
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 78/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and stability and split on the ride and upper.
HOKA
Gaviota 6
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 80/100
Reviewers praise the stability and durability and split on the ride and cushioning.
The differences that matter
- HOKA Gaviota 6 is 17 g lighter.
- HOKA Gaviota 6 has 3 mm more foam under the heel.
- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 has the higher drop (12 mm vs 6 mm).
- Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 costs $40 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.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Divisive
A smooth, rockered stability ride that feels planted and easy on daily miles, but heavy and dull when the pace rises.
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.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Divisive
The tall CMEVA stack is protective at easy paces, though lab testers find shock absorption average and protection fades over long runs.
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.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Divisive
A roomy, padded upper with wide sizing options, but the midfoot lockdown is loose for some and the toe box is shallow.
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.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Praised
The upper, heel padding and rubber outsole hold up well, with only modest wear in high-abrasion areas.
Grip
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Praised
Grippy rubber handles wet roads and light paths well, with only the exposed foam limiting off-road use.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Praised
The redesigned outsole grips wet and dry roads well, and lab traction is clearly above average.
Stability
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Praised
GuideRails and a broad, flared base give noticeable but unobtrusive medial support that holds up when form fades.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Praised
The full-length H-Frame and broad platform deliver strong, unobtrusive guidance for overpronation.
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.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Divisive
At $180 it is expensive for a shoe with dated foam, though its stability and durability justify some of the cost.
Which one to choose
Choose Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 if…
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a higher drop
- 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 HOKA Gaviota 6 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want more foam under you
- you like a lower drop
Reviewers recommend it for
- Daily training
- Easy and long runs
- Walking and standing
Specifications
- Category
- Stability daily trainer
- Stability daily trainer
- Price
- $140$40 less
- $180
- Weight
- 300 g
- 283 g17 g lighter
- Drop
- 12 mm
- 6 mm6 mm lower drop
- Stack
- 36 / 24 mm
- 39 / 33 mm3 mm more stack
- Plate
- No plate
- Not reported
- Stability
- Stability
- Stability
- Foam
- DNA Loft v3
- compression molded foam
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE