Side by side comparison: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 vs Saucony Guide 18

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.

Where to Buy

Saucony Guide 18
SauconyGuide 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$100$134$123$100$89

Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 9Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 6Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent breathability
Mild, non-intrusive stability
Secure, comfortable fit
Flat, uninspiring ride
Exposed foam limits outsole durability
Not suitable for fast paces

Specs

Best for5:15–6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonsummer
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid, breathable stability trainer best for easy daily miles and mild pronation support.

Where to Buy