Brooks Launch 8

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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
M: 249 g
W: 230 g
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M: 292 g
W: 269 g
M: 241 g
W: 215 g
Forefoot
Forefoot
16 mm
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27 mm
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Heel to toe drop
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10 mm
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10 mm
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Heel
Heel
26 mm
36 mm
35 mm
37 mm
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Strike Type
Strike Type
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Shoe Type
Shoe Type
Lightweight
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Breathable
Breathable
Orthotic friendly
Orthotic friendly
Removable insole
Removable insole
Carbon fiber plate
Carbon fiber plate
Techs
Techs
GEL
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Waterproofings
Waterproofings
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Brooks Launch 8 characteristics and specifications

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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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