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Brooks Beast GTS 24 vs Saucony Tempus 2

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Saucony Tempus 2 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.0 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about runners with narrow feet wanting energy return — read the strengths below before deciding.

Brooks Beast GTS 24
Ranked #10 in Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet
Brooks Beast GTS 24
3 sources2 derived$160as of Jun 8

The Beast GTS 24 is the maximal motion-control pick for severe overpronation, a heavy, firm, supremely stable trainer where GuideRails and a stiff midsole apply the strongest correction in this group. RunRepeat called it 'world-class stability,' and Doctors of Running graded its stability an A. At over 12 oz, though, it is a support specialist rather than a do-everything shoe.

Strengths
  • — World-class motion control — the strongest correction in this group for severe overpronation
  • — GuideRails plus a firm midsole excel at preventing lateral and medial drift
  • — Built for flat-footed, severe overpronators who need maximal support
Watch-outs
  • — Very heavy at over 12 oz — the bulkiest shoe in the group
  • — Firm midsole gives a ride that is anything but lively or fun
  • — Overkill for mild or moderate overpronators
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Saucony Tempus 2
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet
Saucony Tempus 2
5 sources$169.95as of Aug 1

Still one of the lightest stability shoes on the market, the Saucony Tempus 2 runs on energetic PWRRUN PB foam with strong energy return. Reviewers praised the stability and durability, and RunRepeat called it a 'solid choice' for heel strikers who want a responsive daily trainer. The complaints center on a snug fit, particularly through the forefoot, and poor breathability. Doctors of Running noted the tapered toe box can cause minor abrasion, and some users found the laces too short to lock the foot down. Runners with narrow to standard feet who want stability and energy return more than cushioning and airflow are the fit.

Strengths
  • — Lightest superfoam stability shoe available
  • — Excellent energy return with PWRRUN PB foam
  • — Very stable ride with firm PWRRUN frame support
Watch-outs
  • — Poor breathability in upper mesh
  • — Slightly heavier than previous version
  • — Overly snug forefoot and narrow toe box
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Brooks Beast GTS 24

Far more corrective and much heavier than every other shoe here — it provides maximal motion control where the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 offers moderate GuideRails support and the Saucony Guide 18 offers only mild stability. Firmer and far less plush than the cushioned Saucony Hurricane 25 and ASICS Gel-Kayano 32.

Saucony Tempus 2

The Saucony Tempus 2 is lighter and more responsive than the ASICS Gel-Kayano 32 and offers better energy return than the Saucony Hurricane 25, but it's less stable than the Hoka Gaviota 6 and lacks the breathability of the New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14. It's also more restrictive than the Saucony Guide 18.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBrooks Beast GTS 24Saucony Tempus 2
Weight12.6 oz (M)9.3 oz
Drop12mm (12.7mm measured)8 mm
Stack height38.5mm heel / 25.8mm forefoot—
Support typeMotion control (GuideRails)—
CushioningFirm (DNA Loft)—
Width optionsStandard, Wide, Extra Wide—
UpperEngineered air meshEngineered mesh
Dimensions12 x 8 x 4.5 inches; 1.5 pounds—
Stack Height—38 mm
Midsole—PWRRUN PB
Stability—Neutral
Arch Support—Medium
Outsole—XT-900 carbon rubber
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