Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Sizing Guide [Fit Big or Small?]


This Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes (men and women) next to other popular shoes so you can see the difference in sizing. I will also discuss things like weight, width, flexibility, heel drop, and sole height. After trying these shoes, do Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes run big or small?

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes fit true to size. They have a fit that is very comparable to other types of athletic running shoes. I ordered my normal sizing and they fit comfortably. However, I took comparison sizing photos so you can judge for yourself. Click here to jump ahead on the page to view the men’s comparison sizing photos. Click here to jump ahead on the page to view the women’s comparison sizing photos.

Let’s start this Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Sizing Guide by looking at the direct side-by-side comparison photos of my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes compared to other popular shoes. Then let’s discuss how other design specs of this shoe differ from other options.

All photos below use a size 12 for men’s comparison photos and a size 7 for women’s comparison photos.

Table of Contents

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Sizing Photos for Men

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 On My Foot

To give you an idea how the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 responds on a foot, here I am wearing mine:

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 (left) vs Adidas Cloudfoam Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Asics Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Adidas 2k Boost Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Nike Zoom Winflo Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Skechers Sport Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance Fresh Foam 860 Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Nike Blazer Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Saucony Shadow 6000 Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance FuelCell Propel Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Under Armour HOVR Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance Fresh Foam 880 Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance FuelCell Rebel Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance Fresh Foam More Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Hoka One One Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance 840 Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Crocs Sizing

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Sizing Photos for Women

Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 (left) vs Under Armour Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Nike Pegasus 39 Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance Fresh Foam 880 Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Hey Dude Wendy Sox Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Skechers D’Lites Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Converse Chucks Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Crocs Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Nike Waffle One Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Birkenstock Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs Asics Gel Kayano Sizing

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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 22 vs New Balance Fresh Foam 860 Sizing

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Do Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?

In my experience, Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes do not fit too wide or too narrow. Overall, the toe box area is average width. For comparison, here is my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 compared to my Nike Cortez shoes. The Nike Cortez are well-known for having a narrow, shallow toe box.

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As you can see, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoe fits wider than the narrow Nike Cortez.

But the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 standard also isn’t noticeably wide. If you have wide feet, these shoes are available in both wide and extra wide.

To get a better idea of how wide these shoes are, below is the width of my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes (standard) compared to the Nike Air Monarch 4E (which is a popular extra wide shoe):

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Below is a photo of me measuring the width of the outsole on the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoe:

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These Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 width measurements are very standard compared to other types of athletic shoes.

Do Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Shoes Run Big or Small?

As we have discussed throughout, when I compared the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 to other popular types of athletic and casual shoes, I found both the length and the width of the shoe to fit true to size.


How Much Do Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Shoes Weigh?

My size 12 men’s Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes weigh 0.79 pounds per shoe (12.64 ounces).

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A size 7 women’s Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoe weighs 0.54 pounds per shoe (8.64 ounces):

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Are Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Shoes Breathable?

Yes, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes are breathable. Here is a close-up look at the breathable material on my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes:

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However, it should be noted that these shoes are not as breathable as other types of running shoes. For example, here I am holding my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes up to the light:

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There isn’t any light passing through the material.

But compare that to the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 – when I hold it up to the light, I can actually see light passing through the shoe:

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The main takeaway is, yes, expect the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 to be breathable, but if you are looking for the most breathable running shoes, there are probably better options on the market.


How Flexible are Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Shoes?

Flexibility can play a large role in the fit and comfort of a shoe.

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes have a flexible design that feels responsive on my foot. In the video below I tried to capture how flexible these shoes are:

Overall, these shoes have a flexible design that feels responsive on my foot.


Do Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Shoes Fit Tall?

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Sole Height

In the photo below, I tried to capture the heel height, and the overall height of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoe:

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Heel Drop

When I measured my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes using an 8-inch Digital Outside Caliper, I found the heel drop to be approximately 12mm.

Here I am measuring the heel drop of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes:

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This matches the heel drop data that Brooks provides for the Adrenaline GTS 22 on the produce page at BrooksRunning.com.


Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Fit Around Ankle

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Padding

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes do have padding around the collar and tongue which helps create a comfortable, but dependable fit. Here is a look at my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes near the collar:

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Insole

Yes, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 has a removeable insole in case you need to clean or swap your insole. Here is a look at the removable insole in my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes:

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There is a full-length foam footbed underneath the insole:

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How Thick is the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Insole?

I measured my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 insole to be slightly under a quarter-inch thick. This insole thickness is comparable to many other types of popular running shoes.

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Sizing Conclusion

In my experience, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 fits true to size. When I compared the sizing of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 to the sizing of other popular athletic and casual shoes, I found the sizing to be very similar.

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes have a regular width that I would describe as not too narrow nor too wide. These shoes are available in wide sizes.

Paul Johnson

Paul is a lead content creator for Workwear Command. He has had several blue-collar jobs which have provided him a wide range of experience with tools and gear. He also has a business degree and has spent time in business casual office settings.

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