Brooks
Brooks Beast GTS 26
APMA Seal of Acceptance
This shoe carries the APMA Seal of Acceptance. Verify current status directly at the APMA seal database.
Check current status on APMA.orgCushioning
maximum
Support
stability
Heel Drop
12mm
Widths
D, 2E, 4E
Clinical Score
A composite score built from condition match, construction integrity, APMA verification, and fit range for Flat Feet.
Excellent Clinical Fit
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Get My Personalized MatchWhy the Brooks Beast GTS 26 Works
First Beast generation built on nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 foam, replacing the firmer BioMoGo DNA used in the GTS 24
GuideRails support system reworked with a higher medial flare for runners with moderate to severe overpronation
38mm heel / 28mm forefoot stack with a 12mm drop, positioning it among Brooks' most cushioned stability shoes
Roomy, accommodating fit designed to work with orthotics and custom insoles
Durable RoadTack rubber outsole built for high weekly mileage and long-term wear
Conditions This Shoe Helps
Expert-matched for 4 foot conditions.
Diabetic Neuropathy
high matchDNA Loft v3 cushioning and a roomy, orthotic-accommodating fit reduce pressure points, while the reworked GuideRails system keeps gait consistent, both directly relevant to preventing unnoticed pressure injuries.
Learn about Diabetic NeuropathyFlat Feet
high matchBrooks' highest level of motion control, built specifically for severe overpronation and flat arches, with a wide, stable base for extra-firm guidance through the gait cycle.
Learn about Flat FeetPosterior Tibial Tendinitis
high matchAggressive medial support directly offloads the posterior tibial tendon by mechanically resisting the overpronation that overloads it.
Learn about Posterior Tibial TendinitisRheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot
moderate matchExtra-wide availability and a roomy upper accommodate forefoot widening and joint deformities common as RA progresses, though extra-depth construction specifically built for RA is not confirmed for this model.
Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot
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