Saucony
BrooksWhich should you buy?
Choose the Guide 19 if you only need light support and like a cushioned, rockered, lower-drop ride.
Choose the Adrenaline GTS 25 if you want proven, locked-in support with a traditional feel, or you need a narrow or extra-wide fit.
The Guide 19 is 2 g lighter than the Adrenaline GTS 25. It has 2 mm less foam under the heel. Its drop is 6 mm against 10 mm. It costs £5 less at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Guide 19Saucony | Adrenaline GTS 25Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 84/100 (2 reviews) | 89/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Stability | Stability |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 298 g | 300 g |
| Heel stack | 35 mm | 37 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Balanced |
| Bounce | Lively | Lively |
| Plate | No plate | No plate |
| Support | Inherently stable | Stability / support |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard, wide | narrow, standard, wide, extra wide |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £140 | £145 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Guide 19
- Comfortable, adaptable mesh upper
- Smooth rockered ride for easy miles
- Hard-wearing outsole
- Not very responsive at faster paces
- Midfoot lockdown could be firmer
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Adrenaline GTS 25
- Softer, smoother heel
- Smoother heel-to-toe transition
- Excellent lockdown and all-day comfort
- Arch support feels less noticeable than before
- Lower 10 mm drop may not suit everyone
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
Saucony Guide 19: The PWRRUN midsole is now compression-moulded for a firmer, more even feel, with wider midfoot rubber, a slightly more flexible forefoot, a new stretchy mesh upper and a lower price.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25: A touch more cushioning with a lower 10 mm drop (down from 12 mm), a refined mesh upper and a knit collar. GuideRails support is unchanged.
Prices for the Guide 19 Prices for the Adrenaline GTS 25
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