
Beast GTS 26
Maximum support, zero compromise — the Beast GTS 26 is built for runners who demand the most from every mile.
Details
The Brooks Beast GTS 26 is one of the most supportive daily trainers on the market, engineered for runners who need serious structure, durable cushioning, and reliable stability across every run. Whether you are managing overpronation, recovering from injury, or simply want a shoe built to handle high mileage without breaking down, the Beast GTS 26 delivers day after day.
The DNA Loft v3 midsole foam provides a soft, adaptive cushioning experience that molds to your unique stride over time without losing its shape or responsiveness. It strikes the right balance between plush comfort and lasting durability — a combination that holds up across the kind of mileage that wears out lesser shoes. Brooks' holistic GuideRails support system works alongside the midsole to keep excess pronation in check, guiding your knees and ankles along their natural motion path rather than rigidly correcting your foot strike.
The new RoadTack rubber outsole brings enhanced grip and reliable traction to varied road and pavement conditions, giving you consistent, confident footing regardless of what the road throws at you.
The upper offers a generous, roomy fit that accommodates a wide range of foot shapes and accounts for natural foot swelling during long efforts — all without sacrificing midfoot and heel lockdown. A new heel pull tab makes getting the shoe on and off effortless, adding a practical touch of everyday convenience to an already dependable package.
For runners who want maximum support and long-lasting comfort without compromise, the Beast GTS 26 is the shoe built for the job.
MIDSOLE
- DNA LOFT v3 is a supercritical nitrogen-infused foam for softness, support, and durability.
OUTSOLE
- Full-coverage rubber provides high-quality durability and traction.
UPPER
- Engineered knit blends soft comfort with secure support.
- GuideRails assure Brooks' signature guidance to reduce excessive pronation.
- Recycled materials usage for all parts is equivalent to 5 plastic water bottles.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Brooks Beast GTS 26 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Medium
- Listed weight
- Notably heavy for category
- Stack
- Typical for category
- Price
- Higher-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Beast GTS 26 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 12.6oz | 9.6oz | Heavier (99th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 38mm | 38mm | Typical (45th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 28mm | 31mm | Lower (19th percentile) |
| Drop | 10mm | 8mm | Higher (87th percentile) |
| Price | $170 | $160 | Higher range (70th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At 12.6 oz, its listed weight is 3.0 oz above the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).
- Its 10mm midsole drop is 2.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=67).
- Its 28mm forefoot stack is 3.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=67).


