Brooks Adrenaline Versus Brooks Axiom Running Shoes

The Brooks Adrenaline running shoe is very similar to the Brooks Axiom. Both are made by Brooks Running (obviously), both are designed for runners with small to medium builds, are both are for slight to moderate overpronators.

Overpronation is when the foot slants inward as it touches the ground, as opposed to being in a neutral position. Overpronation is very common, and runners pronate to various extents. Both the Adrenaline and the Axiom offer a "rollbar" in the shoe to correct pronation, making running more efficient and preventing injury.

Differences between the shoes
The main difference between these shoes is the weight. The Brooks Axiom is just a few ounces lighter than the Adrenaline, making the Axiom a better choice for shorter, faster runs, which require less support. The Adrenaline is slightly heavier (but still lighter than most other running shoes on the market) and is designed for day-to-day training, and longer runs. I have run four marathons wearing the Brooks Adrenaline and have never been injured, and I have never had foot pain from this shoe.

The great thing about the Brooks Axiom is that it can hold up to daily training, and it can be used in races. However, the shoe is less durable than the Adrenaline (it's also $5-$15 less expensive, depending on where you buy shoes) so I wouldn't recommend that anyone do the majority of their training in the Axiom.

In terms of fit, the Axiom is designed for more natural movement, so the fit is more relaxed and less stiff than the Adrenaline. This structure makes the Axiom feel larger in the forefoot, even for shoes of the same size. I found myself having to tie the Axiom shoes much tighter than the Adrenalines so that my forefoot would feel more snug.