Experts recommend Hoka Clifton 9 more than Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Hoka Clifton 9 over Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23, but both Running Shoes have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Hoka Clifton 9 received 3 recommendations: from Tom's Guide (4 Nov 2024), Men'sHealth (15 Jul 2024) and Verywell Fit (10 Jul 2024). By contrast, Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 received only 1 recommendation from Men'sHealth (15 Jul 2024).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 15 Jul 2024
Men'sHealth ranked Hoka Clifton 9 as #3 and Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 as #8 Rank Running Shoes Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Hoka Clifton 9 Best Running Shoe For Daily Training... ... ... #8 out of 10 Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 Best Running Shoe for Flat Feet... ... ... Source: www.menshealth.com - On 4 Nov 2024
Tom's Guide ranked Hoka Clifton 9 as #2 Rank Running Shoes Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Hoka Clifton 9 Best men’s running shoes for beginners... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 10 Jul 2024
Verywell Fit ranked Hoka Clifton 9 as #2 Rank Running Shoes Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 14 Hoka Clifton 9 Best Women's Overall... ... ... Source: www.verywellfit.com
After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Hoka Clifton 9 outranks Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23. This is not to say that Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 is a bad option. Like Hoka Clifton 9, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Tom's Guide | Men'sHealth | Best Products  | CNET  | Fit and Well  | Verywell Fit |
Healthline  | Runner's World  | Forbes  | OutdoorGearLab  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $200 |  Asics Novablast 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $140 |  Hoka Clifton 9 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | 2 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by OutdoorGearLab | 96 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by OutdoorGearLab | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [15]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by womensrunning.co.uk | 90 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by OutdoorGearLab | 82 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- THIS MEN’S SHOE IS FOR: The Adrenaline GTS 23 is for runners who need support and want a smooth, reliable ride. This Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 is a certified PDAC A5500 Diabetic shoe and has been granted the APMA Seal of Acceptance. Predecessor: Adrenaline GTS 22
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