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Brooks Adrenaline™ GTS 10 vs. Trance™ 9: What’s the difference?
10/22/2009 | penelope_at_brooks

One of the questions we frequently get asked is: What’s the real difference between the Brooks Adrenaline™ GTS 10 (the newest version of our best-selling Go To Shoe) and our other shoe in the support category, the Trance 9 ?

Someone who wears the Adrenaline™ GTS 10 could also wear the Trance 9 , as they provide support for the same type of runner: the moderate overpronator. With that said, there are a few key differences between these shoes:

- One of the biggest difference is the fit. The Adrenaline™ GTS 10 has its signature "midfoot wrap." (“Midfoot wrap” is how the upper of the shoe conforms to the middle of the foot. Not just the arch, but also the side of the foot. With a snug midfoot wrap you get a shoe that feels “at one” with the foot.) In comparison, the Trance 9 can feel like it has a roomier, wider toe box.

- The Trance™ 9 provides much more cush in both the heel and the forefoot by using our biggest HydroFlow® XL pad.

- The materials in the upper of the Trance™ are top-of-the-line premium plush and softer, which adds to the cost.

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9 Responses to “Brooks Adrenaline™ GTS 10 vs. Trance™ 9: What’s the difference?”

hartley Says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 6:44 pm
There is another difference between the Adrenaline and the Trance.

Men with narrow feet [B], like myself, can only wear the Adrenaline. Too bad Brooks doesn’t make more of its models [read Cascadia] in the narrow width. I might be more interested in making a purchase.

Good products. Good company. Expand the good work.

Thanks.
JB Says:
October 29th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Hartley suggests that only narrow feet fit the Adrenaline - I disagree - being a 2E the Trance is comfy but too narrow in the heel pocket and only comes in D width (in USA?) - the Adrenaline is my go to but really really wish the Trance would come in a 2E with the Adrenaline heel pocket.

So…narrow - try the Trance - wide - Adrenaline, baby.
hartley Says:
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:52 am
Actually, what I am trying to say is that Brooks needs to make more widths in all their shoes. I have a narrow foot and must wear a B width. That doesn’t give me many choices in the Brooks line or any other shoe line.

Even when shoe companies create narrower fitting D widths it is still to wide for me. I can remember as a kid wearing two pairs of socks when playing basketball and tennis because the standard D width was too wide.

Thanks.
JimG Says:
November 19th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I’ve got Fred Flintstone feet (4E) so have to go w/ Adrenalines, but wish more models (i.e. Ravenna) came in widths.
Kam K Says:
January 21st, 2010 at 10:08 am
I have been wearing the Adrenaline series for 3 models. the Adrenaline 6,7 and 8, and have found them more than perfect for the wide foot. It is my shoe of choice. Based on Price, comfort, overall use and function, this shoe is a 10 for me. I have orthotics also, and it fits better than any shoe I have tried. I have seen narrow and wide with availableo, so I am confused as to why people have said it does not come in wide.
Keep up the great work Brooks, you are moving in the right direction!
K. Murphy Says:
March 5th, 2010 at 10:25 am
I just started running, i previously owned a pair of asics and loved them but last go around i was fitted in the brooks adrenaline 10 and absolutely love them i have yet to try the trance but i am really picky about how shoes fit. i like that already broke in feel that the asics 2100 series and the brooks adrenaline 10 give.
Alan Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 2:15 am
In the past 4 years ive run on Mizuno Wave Nirvana, Adrenaline GTS 7’s and my last pair was a the Trance 8. I have found that the Wave Nirvana and Adrenaline are no match for the Trance. I found the Trance had better bounce, comfort (I’ve got a wide foot) and durability. I am about to hang up my Trance 8’s after 2 marathons, 1 off road 36k, 3 half marathons and all the training that goes with it. I’ll be buying Trance again.
However remember that shoe preference is down to the individual.
Dan Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Anyone with flat feet + orthotics knows that finding the right shoe can be a challenge - I was a high school XC runner turned marathoner, and I have never been comfortable in my shoes + orthotics until I found the Adrenaline GTS 8. Best shoe I have ever run in - hoping the 10’s are just as good!
Beth Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I hate the 10’s, brooks goofed up on the adrenaline on this one. it pinches my toes and goes to a taper that is too tight up front. my toes have never gone numb in the adrenaline until the 10’s. i wear orthotics too.