The Launch GTS is a stability lightweight road running shoe family from Brooks.
The Launch GTS 9 is a stability version of the Launch 9.
It's the latest model in the family, and was released in 2022. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation.
With an average review score of 82%, it's in the highest rated 40% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedMar 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | Sep 2021 |
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Weight | Weight247 g | M: 275 g W: 235 g | M: 275 g W: 235 g | M: 303 g W: 244 g | M: 309 g W: 281 g | M: 346 g W: 315 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | 28 mm | M: 27 mm W: 14 mm | 24 mm | 24 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | |
Heel | Heel | 28 mm | M: 35 mm W: 22 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | |
Brand | BrandBrooks | Altra | Asics | Mizuno | Brooks | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | Low dropZero drop | Maximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | For big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | EGOGuideRail | FF Blast | Enerzy | GuideRail | BioMoGo DNAGuideRail |
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable | Sustainable | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningSpeed trainingStabilityOverpronationLow arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1624) |
Terrain | Road (+1077) |
Usages | Daily running (+918)Speed training (+237) |
Brand | Brooks (+68) |
Support Type | Stability (+177) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+170) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+182) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+353) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+261) |
Materials | Mesh (+743) |
Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable (+82) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 9 | |
Released | Mar 2022 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 247 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm |