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Soft, supportive and protective, the men's Brooks Beast GTS 24 road-running shoes offer motion control, dynamic cushioning and a roomy, comfortable fit to keep your feet happy, mile after mile.
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View all Brooks Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Motion Control |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 12 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 37.5 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25.5 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered air mesh |
Midsole | DNA LOFT v3 |
Support | GuideRails Holistic support system |
Outsole | Blown rubber with HPR heel rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.2 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
U.S. Women's | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | ||||||
UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
Sizes along top of chart are U.S. Men's sizes. Correlating U.S. Women's sizes and EU sizes provided for clarity.
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Great support 💯, comfortable with breathable mesh . Colour and size fabulously . Perfect 👍
After transitioning from the New Balance Vongo to the Brooks Beast GTS 24, I was initially very pleased with its comfort and stability. But now, following four months of mild use, I'm not sure about the shoe's stability. The heel cup of my left shoe is sinking. I feel the firm edge of the heel digging into my mid-sole, causing very painful running. This is more prominent when I run and strike my heel. I've also noticed this is causing an imbalance in my running gait and have started to feel pain in my knee and lower back. I'm concerned it may lead to a medical condition. Not a happy run after all!
If you’re a big, tall guy with foot issues, this is THE shoe for you. I’m 6’4” tall, about 250 lbs., with a bit of plantar fasciitis in my right foot, and high arches. I had the Beast 20 shoes before this, and these are the perfect replacement for those. Well-cushioned, great arch support, and very stable to walk/run in. The only criticism I can give is that I’d it if the upper reached a little higher on my foot. Having high arches means my foot is taller than usual, so I barely have enough lace-length left to tie them. I can get them tied, but barely, and since the tongue has that elastic strap on one side, it gets pulled toward that a bit.
I'm a longtime Beast 20 lover which fit great and had the perfect combination of support and cushion. Unfortunately both the GTS 23 and this 24 have been too tight around the right big toe while the left foot fits fine, but worse than that, the cushion is too bouncy in the 24, which feels less stable and I have left knee pain from walking in them as well. My podiatrist recommended the Beast around the time of the 20's release, but unfortunately, it seems to no longer be available to purchase in 2E anywhere online, so I'm stuck wearing my old ones, which HAVE held up great as a daily driver. Brooks, please return the Beast to its 20 iteration.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shoes are stylish and light, a perfect pair to put in my running shoe rotation along with some heavier, more cushioned shoes that I use more often on blacktop. These are the lightest feeling shoes that I can remember wearing, decreasing fatigue and making me feel faster. However, I am most impressed with the style. I normally wear crazy colors while running but then don’t wear those running shoes for other purposes. These shoes have a great blue color but not too wild that I can’t wear these to dinner with the family. The shoes have sufficient cushion, although less than other shoes in my rotation given the trade-off with the weight. Overall, a fantastic running shoe so you can look and feel great while exercising.
This is the best Brooks shoe I have owned since the Dyad became available years ago. I previously tried the Ghost Max 2, but I prefer the Beast over the Ghost Max 2. They are very stable and are excellent for pronators. My orthotic fits well into the shoe. The feel, fit, toe box, and stability are similar to the Dyad- only better. My profile: I am a walker ( 4+ miles per day) some hills, trails. I also recommend conferring with Brooks online support by text available in the contact link. They were very informative and helped me to decide to purchase the Beast, which they said was better for walking downhills than the Ghost Max 2
Needed a new set of shoes for going out in that I wouldn’t use for working out in the yard or in the shop. These fit the bill!
The wear on the sole is awful. I noticed a few comments in the reviews but surprised there aren't more. I have been wearing Beasts for years going back to the 14s. I purchased a pair of 23s and was disappointed in the wear, only logging somewhere over 100 walking miles before they wore out. Brooks replaced the 23s with a new pair of 24s. I decided to closely track the wear on my new pair and sure enough, 137 miles walked and the sole, especially the ball of the foot, is almost completely worn out. I had ten pair of 20s and was getting 300 to 400 miles with them. Hope they change the sole for the next version, but not sure what shoe I am going to buy to get me there.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These Brooks Beast GTS 24 shoes are built differently. The new era of shoes seems to emphasis lightness and comfort, but typically lack one important factor - stability. The GuideRails support system ensures a secure fit for a stable run (or walk), and by no means compromises on comfort. The soft, durable, and cushioned soles promote comfort with each step along the way. The breathable mesh uppers also make for a pleasurable all around experience. These shoes could really benefit someone who needs stability later in a run when the legs and ankles are begging for it. I’ve only used these for road running, and I’ve felt the consistent, quality shoe that is expected from a Brook’s shoe. The shoe size fits as expected and I would easily promote these to anyone who is in need of a great all around running shoe!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The shoes are comfy. Heel padding is thick and cozy - supportive enough for long runs or long hours on your feet. Shoes feel narrow for someone with somewhat wide feet but seem to stretch over time. Wouldn’t recommend if you have very wide feet. If your feet are of normal or narrow width, these fit great and your feet won’t slide around at all Fabric doesn’t rub or cause blisters. Color is neutral and looks nice for runs or with jeans.