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    Brooks Launch 8: The Highlights

    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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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 249 g
    W: 230 g
    292 g
    190 g
    M: 292 g
    W: 269 g
    M: 241 g
    W: 215 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    16 mm
    27 mm
    27 mm
    31 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    10 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    9 mm
    8 mm
    6 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    26 mm
    36 mm
    35 mm
    37 mm
    Usages
    Usages
    Daily runningSpeed training    		Daily runningDaily runningRacingSpeed trainingDaily runningDaily runningSpeed training
    Brand
    Brand
    Brooks    		ASICSNikePUMASauconyBrooks
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Heel strike    		Heel strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Lightweight
    		MaximalistMaximalistLightweightMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Carbon fiber plate
    Carbon fiber plate
    Techs
    Techs
    		GEL
    		NITRONITRO ElitePWRRUN
    Waterproofings
    Waterproofings
    		Water repellent
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		SustainableVegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch
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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 (+1613)
        TerrainRoad (+1063)
        UsagesDaily running (+909)Speed training (+231)
        BrandBrooks (+68)
        Support TypeNeutral (+1269)
        Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1274)
        Strike TypeHeel strike (+971)
        Arch TypeHigh arch (+1240)
        Shoe TypeLightweight (+339)
        FitExtra wide toe box (+29)Medium toe box (+662)
        FeaturesBreathable (+861)Orthotic friendly (+165)Removable insole (+118)
        MaterialsMesh (+738)
        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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