Brooks 2024 Running Lineup: Eight Shoes Worth Knowing About

Introduction

Brooks has been rolling out a refreshed lineup built around nitrogen-infused DNA foam, and the 2024 range covers nearly every kind of runner: carbon-plated racers, cushioned speed trainers, plush daily shoes, and support staples. This guide walks through eight models, what changed in each, and which runner each one fits best.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4

The Hyperion Elite 4 is Brooks’ top race day shoe, the same model that raced at the World Championships in Budapest and won the Fifth Avenue Mile. It runs on an updated DNA Flash nitrogen-infused foam with more displacement, a softer feel, and better rebound than before. The carbon fiber plate has been extended and widened while keeping the weight the same, and it is tuned at the size level using additive manufacturing, so a women’s size 6 gets a plate designed for that size rather than a scaled-down men’s plate. It weighs about 6.8 oz and costs $250, with a launch around the Olympic Marathon Trials on February 1.

If you want Brooks’ fastest, most refined race day option, this is it. The foam-and-plate combination plus the lightweight breathable upper make it the clear pick for goal races.

Brooks Hyperion Max 2

The Hyperion Max 2 finally earns the “Max” name: 36 mm of cushioning in the heel and 30 mm in the forefoot, a 6 mm increase up front. It uses the same DNA Flash v2 foam and adds a PBAX plate that gives a bit of pop and a bit of stabilizer given the softer foam. It weighs around 9.1 oz and stays at $180, launching mid to late June alongside the track and field trials.

The double jacquard mesh upper is softer and more comfortable than race day mesh, with a flat gusseted tongue that hugs the foot. If you want max cushion and a gentle roll with everyday versatility, this is a strong choice.

Brooks Hyperion 2

The Hyperion 2 is the plated-free sibling in the speed line, staying at $140 with a July 1 launch. It sits at a lighter everyday price point with a softer, more comfortable mesh upper and the responsive cushioning the Hyperion line is known for.

Together with the Max 2, it gives runners options in the speed category: the Max 2 for more cushion and a plate, the Hyperion 2 for a lighter, simpler feel. Both are versatile enough for faster days in an everyday rotation.

Brooks Glycerin 21 GTS StealthFit

The Glycerin 21 GTS StealthFit keeps the lofty nitrogen-infused midsole but adds 2 mm of foam for extra cushion without adding weight, trimming some outsole material to compensate. The upper has been refined with a sleeker, sculpted look that follows the form of the foot. The GTS version adds Brooks’ Go To Support, and a neutral version plus a traditional-knit variant are also available. It launches February 1 at $160.

Plush, supportive, and cleaner-looking than previous versions, this is the pick for runners who want maximum cushion with a touch of guidance.

Brooks Ghost 16

The Ghost 16 is a big deal simply because the Ghost is Brooks’ top-selling shoe. For the first time it gets lofty nitrogen-infused cushioning plus an additional millimeter of foam, with a slightly lower overall weight. The 12 mm offset carries over from the previous version. It stays at $140.

This remains the gold standard daily trainer from Brooks: plenty of rubber for durability, comfortable foam, and a fit that works for a wide range of foot shapes. If you want one dependable shoe for most of your mileage, this is the safest bet in the lineup.

Brooks Ghost Max 2

The Ghost Max 2 keeps the rocker geometry and rolling feel that made the original a favorite, but now with nitrogen-injected foam. It is slightly softer than before and a touch heavier, with taller sidewalls and a bit more rubber for durability. It launches September 1 at $150.

For runners who loved the original Ghost Max’s cushioned rocker ride, this is more of the same in the best way, with added responsiveness. It is a natural pick for long easy days and recovery runs.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

The Adrenaline GTS 24 gets a progressive new design with subtle suede accents, nitrogen-injected cushioning, and a carved-out outsole that removes material where it is not needed while staying flexible. It is a little softer, lighter, and smoother than before. Support here is holistic: a wider base, slightly higher sidewalls, a plush collar, and heel support, all achieved without extra weight or plastic.

Support runners who want a modern, good-looking stability shoe without sacrificing cushioning should put this near the top of the list.

Brooks Hyperion Elite LD

The Hyperion Elite LD is the track spike that won a world 1500m title. It uses a carbon composite plate with DNA Flash v2 foam integrated through the plate, maximizing the foam’s contribution where it matters most. The design carries the fiery coral colorway and the Supernatural Speed design language inspired by the victory wreath, with Brooks Victory tape branding visible from the outfield and Brooks spots from the infield.

For track runners racing middle distances, this spike brings race-day foam technology to the track in a way that also hints at future daily trainers from Brooks.

Buying Advice

If you race, the Hyperion Elite 4 is the headliner; for faster everyday training, the Hyperion Max 2 or Hyperion 2 fill that role at friendlier prices. For daily miles, the Ghost 16 is the do-everything default, the Ghost Max 2 adds cushion and rocker, and the Glycerin 21 GTS StealthFit goes plusher with optional support. The Adrenaline GTS 24 remains the support benchmark. Also worth watching: a Glycerin Max is reportedly in the works.

Conclusion

Brooks’ 2024 lineup spreads nitrogen-infused cushioning across the range, sharpens its race day tools, and refreshes its core trainers without losing what made them popular. Matching the shoe to your training and support needs should make choosing from this lineup straightforward.