Side by side comparison: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$164$150$123$109

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 10Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
All-day comfort
Durable outsole
Limited energy return
Heavy for faster runs

Specs

Best for5:15–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A top-tier stability daily trainer prioritizing comfort, support, and durability over speed.

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Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$150$137$126$103$92

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 9Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush cushioning
Mild, unobtrusive stability
Secure, comfortable upper
Heavy and bulky
Limited agility
Average outsole durability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight344 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned, stable daily trainer prioritizing comfort and support over speed or agility.

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