Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Saucony Guide 18 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about mild overpronators or runners testing stability shoes — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Beast GTS is the heavy-stability pick — Brooks' maximum stability shoe for severe overpronators.
The Guide 18 is the light-stability pick — Saucony's gentler stability shoe for mild overpronation.
Maximum stability. Heaviest. Severe overpronation.
Light stability. Cheaper than Hurricane. Less bulk than Adrenaline.
| Spec | Brooks Beast GTS | Saucony Guide 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Drop | 12mm | 8mm |
| Weight | 12 oz | — |
| Tech | GuideRails + medial post | — |
| Brand | Brooks | Saucony |
| Cushion | — | PWRRUN |
| Use | — | Light-to-moderate stability |