It has a good flex point midfoot in the shoe and provides a smooth ride with a good transition for me. The internal heel counter is top notch to direct heel motion forward, with padding around the collar that is ultra in the back and tapers toward the laces. We were surprised to find reports that runners had to tie the shoes down pretty tight to get the heel to stick. When compared to foams like the adidas Boost, Pwrrun, Reebok Floatride or even the Nike React, most Brooks running shoes are firmer. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The simple fact is that a running shoe will act as a shock absorber for your muscles and joints through its cushioning. Kristin holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and an MA in theology; running is where her dual passions for truth and fitness merge. The BioMoGo DNA and DNA LOFT cushioning give just enough softness under your foot but remain durable.Both Saucony Hurricane 22 and Brooks Transcend 6 are great options (both of my reviews are on this site), which I find to be closer to the Sequence 9 (great shoe! We found in our running that the shoes weren't too forceful in their gait assistance, allowing us to have a more natural experience while gently ushering us into form. A neutral shoe makes up roughly 80% of available running shoes and have the same level of cushioning in the heel and the forefoot making it suitable for a large section of runners.

Add a shorter yet still-solid heel counter and sufficient ankle padding, more than found in the Launch GTS 9, the brand’s speed-stability shoe, and Adrenaline GTS 22, a stability shoe halfway between speed-specific and highly cushioned. The Brooks Adrenaline update is a fantastic option for those of us that are slight overpronators (mild to moderate). For whatever it is worth, models like the Glycerin 17 and Transcend give a higher level of high-mileage comfort.Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ.

It's possible that it might block exterior moisture from getting into the shoe, but it's most likely to help the toebox keep its shape and possibly as a bit of fortification. For the rest of us, we need a shoe that helps us to prevent injury and feels good logging long miles, but light enough to race in. I just finished my first marathon in a decade in these, the Atlanta Marathon during the same weekend as the Olympic Trials. The updated design is here to stay, with only minor tweaks this year such as a gradual transition between the two foams and an asymmetric upper design. After this, it compresses and then more shock is being put through the body and this can lead to muscle fatigue and injuries.OUR VERDICT The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20 offers a supportive yet springy ride as all design components work together to cup the heal with a gentle hug, which transitions smoothly into a solid toe-off. Like the GTS 19, the GTS 20 has the same engineered mesh upper, with a 3D printed design that wraps around the midfoot for a secure fit.