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    Overview

    The Launch is a neutral road running shoe family that uses BioMoGo DNA technology by Brooks.

    The Launch 8 is a lightweight model. It has a breathable construction, 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 10.

    According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 81%. This puts it rated just above the median rating of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the cheapest 10% of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 249 g
    W: 230 g
    M: 340 g
    W: 227 g
    204 g
    M: 283 g
    W: 255 g
    M: 349 g
    W: 289 g
    M: 278 g
    W: 221 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    16 mm
    18 mm
    19 mm
    22 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    10 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    6 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    26 mm
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    29 mm
    28 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Brooks    		NikeNikeNew BalanceASICSSalming
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Heel strike    		Heel strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Lightweight
    		Lightweight
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Carbon fiber plate
    Carbon fiber plate
    Techs
    Techs
    		Nike Air Zoom
    		New Balance Fresh FoamASICS GelGore-TexVibram
    Waterproofings
    Waterproofings
    		Waterproof
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningSpeed trainingNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable
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    Brooks Launch 8: what the experts say (3 reviews)

      Brooks Launch 8: 6 Expert video reviews

        Brooks Launch 8 characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+1860)
        TerrainRoad (+1264)
        UsagesDaily running (+1081)Speed training (+281)
        BrandBrooks (+78)
        Support TypeNeutral (+1458)
        Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1435)
        Strike TypeHeel strike (+1101)
        Arch TypeHigh arch (+1383)
        Shoe TypeLightweight (+390)
        FitExtra wide toe box (+29)Medium toe box (+788)
        FeaturesBreathable (+958)Orthotic friendly (+218)Removable insole (+123)
        MaterialsMesh (+821)
        Specificationsvs Average
        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

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