The Launch is a neutral road running shoe family by Brooks.
The Launch 8 is a lightweight model. It has a breathable, orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and came out in 2021. 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 prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | |||
released | ReleasedJan 2021 | Oct 2022 | Feb 2023 | Oct 2022 | Jun 2021 | |
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 249 g W: 230 g | 292 g | 190 g | M: 292 g W: 269 g | M: 241 g W: 215 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot16 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 31 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 9 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel26 mm | 36 mm | 35 mm | 37 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | RacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandBrooks | ASICS | Nike | PUMA | Saucony | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | Maximalist | Maximalist | LightweightMaximalist | ||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Techs | Techs | GEL | NITRONITRO Elite | PWRRUN | ||
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Water repellent | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | SustainableVegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Road (+1063) |
Usages | Daily running (+909)Speed training (+231) |
Brand | Brooks (+68) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1274) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1240) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+339) |
Fit | Extra wide toe box (+29)Medium toe box (+662) |
Features | Breathable (+861)Orthotic friendly (+165)Removable insole (+118) |
Materials | Mesh (+738) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 8 | |
Released | Jan 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 249 g W: 230 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 26 mm | |
Forefoot | 16 mm |