The Launch is a neutral road running shoe family by Brooks.
The Launch 7 has a breathable design, and came out in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Brooks Launch 9.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 46%. This puts it in the lowest rated 10% of comparable running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | ||||
released | ReleasedJan 2020 | Oct 2022 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2023 | Oct 2022 | Jun 2021 |
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Weight | WeightM: 255 g W: 227 g | 292 g | M: 244 g W: 210 g | 190 g | M: 292 g W: 269 g | M: 241 g W: 215 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot16 mm | M: 25 mm W: 25 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 31 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | M: 10 mm W: 9 mm | 9 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel26 mm | M: 35 mm W: 33 mm | 36 mm | 35 mm | 37 mm | |
Usages | UsagesDaily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandBrooks | Asics | adidas | Puma | Saucony | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | LightweightMaximalist | Maximalist | Maximalist | LightweightMaximalist | |
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | GEL | Lightstrike | NITRO Elite | PWRRUN | |
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | SustainableVegan β | |||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Road (+1076) |
Usages | Daily running (+917)Speed training (+237) |
Brand | Brooks (+68) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1277) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1302) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1269) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+642) |
Features | Breathable (+764) |
Materials | Mesh (+743) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 7 | |
Released | Jan 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 255 g W: 227 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 26 mm | |
Forefoot | 16 mm |