The stretchy ankle opening reminds me of New Balance’s Fresh Foam Vongo V4, which I really like and just pulled out for some miles yesterday. Once you've slipped your foot in and get to feeling around a little, you'll probably notice the 3D print saddle that helps the shoe wrap around your foot and gently center on your heel and the arch of your foot to reduce excess movement. miles into a run, and the fit relaxes too much if avoid an extra tug-through at the start (if they’ve been loosened for all-day comfort). The GTS 20 was still very roomy in the toe box due to the material and stretch, soft and thin yet has proven to be strong and durable! Reflective patches atop the posterior heel and running along the lateral toe alert drivers in low light.

The heel has a hard internal counter, so the Guiderail doesn’t add value other than visual symmetry. It wins our Top Pick for Comfort with its improved flexibility and upper fit joined by the baseline padding and stable snugness. Both Saucony Hurricane 22 and Brooks Transcend 6 are great options (both of my reviews are on this site), which I find to be closer to the Sequence 9 (great shoe!It’s also got a streamlined mesh upper to provide structure and fit without adding unnecessary weight. Adrenaline combines the benefits by offering a plush “crash pad” of LOFT foam in the heel and the lighter responsiveness of BioMoGo in the forefoot, making it ideal for the runner who wants one shoe for all types of workouts. The Nike stability shoe hasn’t been updated in a while, so we have a feeling this will be the last of its kind from the house of Swoosh.

While it is true that this latest update of one of Brooks Running 's flagships does not bring radical changes, it does improve the feeling of comfort, fit and dynamism in running. The shoe is very breathable and flexible due to its 3D Fit knit upper and offers plenty of room in the toe box while hugging the heel and locking it down well. There are a couple of full grooves along with a bridged one, so the midsole doesn’t bend every easily – which makes push-offs less of a chore.In the GTS 20, Brooks have added a slight overlay in the upper on the medial side for extra support for overpronators. Our testers found the upper to be extremely comfortable, with none reporting any rubbing or blisters, even on long runs.