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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released | ReleasedJan 2021 | May 2019 | Apr 2020 | Apr 2019 | ||
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Weight | WeightM: 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 | Forefoot16 mm | 18 mm | 19 mm | 22 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel26 mm | 28 mm | 29 mm | 28 mm | ||
Brand | BrandBrooks | Nike | Nike | New Balance | ASICS | Salming |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | Lightweight | ||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Techs | Techs | Nike Air Zoom | New Balance Fresh Foam | ASICS GelGore-Tex | Vibram | |
Waterproofings | Waterproofings | Waterproof | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningSpeed trainingNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Road (+1264) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081)Speed training (+281) |
Brand | Brooks (+78) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+390) |
Fit | Extra wide toe box (+29)Medium toe box (+788) |
Features | Breathable (+958)Orthotic friendly (+218)Removable insole (+123) |
Materials | Mesh (+821) |
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 |