Top 17 Best Brooks Running Shoes: A Comprehensive Guide

The legendary Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 is known as a runner favorite. These supportive running shoes continue to deliver. Designed to offer a perfect balance of support and softness, the Adrenaline GTS 22 offers a smooth ride plus comfort that's read

Ideal for everyday runs and soft landings.

Medium support and cushioning with Brooks GuideRails technology.

Updated midsole is now 100% DNA LOFT cushioning for a soft, smooth ride.

The soft midsole and Segmented Crash Pad team up for easier flow from landing to toe-off.

THIS WOMEN'S SHOE IS FOR: The Glycerin GTS 19 is perfect for runners who think there is no such thing as too much cushioning and want trusted GuideRails support. The plush internal fit and soft transitions keep runners surrounded by softness. Predecessor: Brooks Transcend 7

GREAT SUPPORT: The Glycerin GTS 19 is the more supportive version of the Glycerin 19. The integrated GuideRails holistic support system keeps excess movement in check to keep you moving comfortably and providing support beyond just the feet, to the most injury-prone part of a runner’s body: the knees.

MAXIMUM CUSHION AND SUPPORT: Provides maximum support while offering the maximum amount of cushioning. Ideal for road running, cross training, the gym or wherever you might want to take them!

SUPER-SOFT CUSHIONING: The ultimate in softness and supreme comfort, designed for runners who want pillowy soft cushioning. The Glycerin 19 with DNA LOFT offers our most plush underfoot experience yet — so runners enjoy comfort that goes the distance.

SMOOTH TRANSITIONS: The plush transition zone makes every move from heel to toe feel incredibly soft and smooth.

THIS WOMEN'S SHOE IS FOR: Runners looking for a smooth ride that won’t distract from the fun of the run. The Ghost 14 offers a simplified midsole construction which creates more seamless transitions. This Brooks Ghost 14 is a certified PDAC A5500 Diabetic shoe and has been granted the APMA Seal of Acceptance.

SUPPORT AND CUSHION: The Ghost 14 offers neutral support while providing high energizing cushioning. Ideal for road running, cross training, the gym or wherever you might want to take them! Predecessor: Ghost 502

BALANCED, SOFT CUSHIONING: BioMoGo DNA and DNA LOFT cushioning work together to provide a just-right softness underfoot without losing responsiveness and durability - yet it feels lighter than ever. DNA LOFT now makes up the entire midsole, for a softer, smoother, ride.

SMOOTH, STABLE RIDE: No matter how your foot lands, our Segmented Crash Pad - an integrated system of shock absorbers - will cushion every step and stride for smooth heel-to-toe transitions.

SOFT, SECURE, FIT: More strategic use of the 3D Fit Print upper technology provides structure that moves with the foot.

SMOOTH SNEAKERS: Elevate your running experience with the Brooks Ghost 14 running shoes! With 20 different style options, these runners offer a smooth ride with a form-fitting interior that keeps your feet cushioned and secure

QUALITY BUILD: Built with an open-engineered air mesh upper with 3D Fit Print technology that provides strategic stretch and structure to the upper, a soft fabric lining and a removable foam insole for underfoot support and comfort

ENHANCED CUSHIONING: Our signature DNA LOFT and BioMoGo DNA offers incredibly soft and gender-friendly cushioning that now extends beyond the heel, allowing for an easy transition from landing to toe-off

OPTIMAL SUPPORT: These comfy running shoes, with a differential of 12 mm, are set on a soft blown rubber outsole that supplies both traction and grip and features flex grooves for more natural forefoot movement and fluidity

LACE-UP CLOSURE: Easy to pull on and off, our Brooks Ghost 14 shoes showcase a lace-up closure that ensures a secure and precise fit and also feature a plush and cushioned tongue and collar as well

THIS MEN'S SHOE IS FOR: For runners looking for a versatile shoe that’s springy on the run, stylish off the run, and comfortable for the long run. Styled to perform, the Revel 5 delivers a springy ride and all-day comfort. Predecessor: Revel 4

BALANCED, SOFT CUSHIONING: BioMoGo DNA cushioning adapts to your stride, weight, and speed to help protect you by deflecting impact away from your body.

QUICK TRANSITIONS: The arrow-point pattern in the outsole lets your foot move from heel to toe quickly. Our Green Rubber outsole puts a spring in each step.

FRESH LOOK: The updated Fit Knit upper provides versatility and style with a comfortably secure fit.

REFRESHED UPPER: The Engineered Air Mesh and 3D Fit Print on the upper create the right blend of stretch and structure for supreme comfort and stability.

SMOOTH SNEAKERS: Elevate your running experience with the Brooks Ghost 14 running shoes! With 20 different style options, these runners offer a smooth ride with a form-fitting interior that keeps your feet cushioned and secure

QUALITY BUILD: Built with an open-engineered air mesh upper with 3D Fit Print technology that provides strategic stretch and structure to the upper, a soft fabric lining and a removable foam insole for underfoot support and comfort

ENHANCED CUSHIONING: Our signature DNA LOFT and BioMoGo DNA offers incredibly soft and gender-friendly cushioning that now extends beyond the heel, allowing for an easy transition from landing to toe-off

OPTIMAL SUPPORT: These comfy running shoes, with a differential of 12 mm, are set on a soft blown rubber outsole that supplies both traction and grip and features flex grooves for more natural forefoot movement and fluidity

LACE-UP CLOSURE: Easy to pull on and off, our Brooks Ghost 14 shoes showcase a lace-up closure that ensures a secure and precise fit and also feature a plush and cushioned tongue and collar as well

THIS MEN'S SHOE IS FOR: The Launch GTS 8 is for runners who want a lightweight shoe with a fast, fun ride plus trusted GuideRails support. Durable enough for training but light enough for race day, the Launch GTS 8 is designed to keep up on every run. Predecessor: Brooks Ravenna 11.

MAXIMUM SUPPORT: The Launch GTS 8 is the more supportive version of the Launch 8. The integrated GuideRails holistic support system keeps excess movement in check to keep you moving comfortably and providing support beyond just the feet, to the most injury-prone part of a runner’s body: the knees.

LIGHTWEIGHT CUSHIONING: Brooks lightest BioMoGo DNA midsole cushioning provides a fast and supportive ride without the extra weight - perfect for days when you are working on your speed.

BREATHABLE AND SLEEK FIT: The new one-piece mesh upper creates a closer-to-foot-feel that is more breathable than ever before.

QUICK TRANSITIONS: The Midfoot Transition Zone is shaped to go from heel to toe quickly. Newly added blown rubber in the forefoot propels you forward for a faster ride.

THIS WOMEN'S SHOE IS FOR: Runners looking for a smooth ride and trusted GuideRails support that won’t distract from the fun of the run. With great cushion and support, the Adrenaline GTS 22 offers our smoothest ride yet. This Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 is a certified PDAC A5500 Diabetic shoe and has been granted the APMA Seal of Acceptance.

SUPPORT AND CUSHION: Provides just the right amount of stability and support, great for overpronation while providing high energizing cushioning. Ideal for road running, cross training, the gym or wherever you might want to take them! Predecessor: Adrenaline GTS 307

BALANCED, SOFT CUSHIONING: The updated midsole is now 100% DNA LOFT cushioning paired with the Segmented Crash Pad for an even softer, smoother ride and easier flow from landing to toe-off.

MODERNIZED FIT: More strategic use of the 3D Fit Print upper technology offers the structure and proven fit the Adrenaline is known for without excess bulk.

GUIDERAILS HOLISTIC SUPPORT SYSTEM: We've shifted our focus beyond the feet to the most injury-prone part of a runner’s body: the knees. GuideRails keep you moving comfortably by keeping excess movement in check.

THIS MEN'S SHOE IS FOR: The Beast ’20 is perfect for runners who want to turn up the dial on support, cushioning, and comfort. Runners who prefer a little extra space in the forefoot may find these to be a perfect match. This Brooks Beast 20 is a certified PDAC A5500 Diabetic shoe and has been granted the APMA Seal of Acceptance.

SUPER-SOFT CUSHIONING: The DNA LOFT cushioning provides a soft, luxurious feeling underfoot without losing responsiveness or durability.

ENHANCED FIT: Enjoy comfort front to back with a spacious yet secure fit thanks to an engineered-mesh upper and conformable embroidered saddle.

NEW LOOK: Embroidered saddle and eyestay create a modern look and strategic structure.

HOLISTIC SUPPORT: We've shifted our focus beyond the feet to the most injury-prone part of a runner's body: the knees. GuideRails support keeps you moving comfortably by keeping excess movement in check.

THIS WOMEN'S SHOE IS FOR: The Trace is a perfect choice for runners who want a performance running shoe — but not necessarily all the bells and whistles.

NEUTRAL SUPPORT: The Trace offers neutral support combined with dynamic cushioning throughout, to minimize the impact of your every step while delivering a smooth ride from start to finish.

ADAPTIVE CUSHIONING: Lightweight BioMoGo DNA adapts to your speed, stride, and weight to help deflect impact away from your body.

BREATHABLE UPPER: Engineered mesh offers a performance fit that allows air flow on the run.

SMOOTH TRANSITIONS: Segmented crash pad cushions your landing and creates a seamless heel-to-toe transition.