Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 4

As a distance runner, I had worn Brooks Adrenaline for years, but was advised to try a lighter shoe, so I tried out the Launch 3. I was impressed at how light, flexible and cushioned they felt, and use them now for my speed workouts. I just tried the new Launch 4s and they are even better than the Launch 3s. There is more padding in the forefoot, but just as light and flexible. I only wish that they came in more colors.

Love Brooks!! This is my first pair of the Launch , love them. I am usually a Ghost(5,6,7) girl, but I am in love with the comfort that this shoe brings. Im not a runner (yet), but I walk on concrete all day. These feel like Im walking on marshmallows! Love love love!

Runs a 1/2 size bigger than the Launch 3.

Bummer. I have had 4 pairs of the Launch 2 and 3, but I I found the fit to be maddeningly inconsistent. They generally run a 1/2 size small; in Adidas I wear a 7.5 or 8 and NB and Nike an 8, the Launch an 8.5. The width is what I find most variable from shoe to shoe even of the same model number. I do have a wider forefoot, likely a C width, but some colors fit great while others didn't. Anyway, these are a good generalist shoe from daily training to half and full marathon races. They are light weight, but a bit bulky in the sole and not super responsive so I wouldn't really recommend them for faster running or track work outs. I've run and trained for 2 marathons in them with no blisters or feet issues. I tend to get to about 350-400 miles on them before they start to feel kind of dead.

I just got these. I felt they were true to size and perhaps a little wider which is nice. They are super comfortable and have excellent cushion. In person they look awesome on the foot and are a very fashionable sneaker.

So glad I took a chance and purchased these shoes! I had to return a pair of the PureConnects. I loved their trendy low-profile look, but the shoes were tight, narrow and had absolutely NO cushion for the souls of your feet. Another review on these mentioned the Brooks I usually wear for workouts, but I was looking for something more fashionable. These are perfect! Comfortable, lightweight and true to size.

For once Brooks made the limited edition in my shoe! The Launch is the perfect combination of cushion with not too much arch support for those of us who need that combination. This version is a lot of fun with the shamrocks and gold accents. I can't tell a difference between the 4 and the Launch 3, so to me that says Brooks doesn't mess with perfection.

This shoe is much more attractive than photos can show. Unique design unlike any other . The soft stretchy upper makes this design incredibly comfortable! Best ever!!!

Supportive, flexible, durable and fast. Makes you want to run!

With having had a torn ligament in my foot and a stress fracture it's hard to find a shoe that doesn't bother my foot.. this is one in few that doesn't make my foot hurt. Love them!

Very cute and very comfortable ( just as I expected from a Brooks product). I really liked the knit side panels and the color is great. My one complaint refers to the width of the shoe. As a rule I wear an 8.5, but have to size up when a wide width option isn't available. With my past Brooks pairs I wore a 9 (to allow for width) and was very happy. This time around had to go up to a 9.5 to get the same comfortable fit. Very frustrating. So just a warning they run very narrow.

First, I must say I really miss the Pure Connect line! Why, Brooks, did you stop making those?!?!? Now I'm on the hunt for another running shoe. I thought I would try this style. I normally wear a size 10 (a 10.5 in the Pure Connect), but had to get an 11 in this shoe. It made my feet look HUGE! So, now I'm facing the reality that I might have to switch to another brand...

Runs very short. I normally wear (and ordered) an 8 1/2 in running shoes. Ended up exchanging for a 9, which is still short. I know a 9 1/2 will be too wide, so am returning.

I typically run in New Balance, but I thought I would try Brooks after hearing good things. These sent me running back to New Balance. The shoes run small in both length and width. They also feel clunky/cumbersome on the foot. The shoes have a lot of cushioning, but it felt bulky underfoot, not comfortable. I have been a runner for 28 years. I average around 20-30 miles per week, and I have run in Nike, Adidas, Saucony, Asics, and New Balance (my go to shoe).

I loved the Launch 2 and when the 3 came out I was disappointing in the change in fit/confort. I was hoping with the 4 they would have gone back to their previous design, but it was worse. Definitely not for a neutral runner, the shoe causes overpronation and for me was extremely uncomfortable on the feet and knees. Sadly will have to return...

Excellent running shoe. I've been training for 1/2 and full marathons in these and they are light and comfortable.

Love these shoes. I need the support of Brooks and these are lighter and more stylish than past versions. So happy with these shoes!!I always buy a half size larger in workout shoes.

If you need only a little bit of cushioning, these are great! Very light also.

Love these! Super comfy and lightweight

Love this running shoes! They are very comfortable and look great.

I'm a midfoot, almost forefoot, runner and don't normally like such a large drop. (My race shoes are 2mm and 4mm.) That said, the spring in these makes up for the stacked heel. I like having the forefoot cushioning for long runs and later in the training cycle. The Kasbah Blue pair is absolutely gorgeous in person!

Brooks launch does not disappoint yet again!

I love these sneakers! They are the most comfortable sneakers I own and classy too!

These are fantastic shoes. They're very comfortable and were highly recommended by my podiatrist — half the people in her office own a pair. I'm glad she recommended them; I've barely taken them off since I got them!

I switched to Brooks to get a lighter weight shoe than the Asics Cumulus I was running in, and I love the Launch! It looks as though it's being discontinued by Brooks so I'm buying a couple of pairs. Unlike the Launch 3, which ran very small, I find the Launch 4 to be true to size. I wear an 8.5 street shoe and buy a 9 in running shoes. I will say that the Launch takes some breaking in, unlike my Asics shoes, but once broken in they last a lot longer than you'd expect from a lightweight shoe, and feel amazing. I replace them at about 500 miles more because I feel I should, than because they feel worn out. I'll be hard-pressed to find another shoe I love when these are no longer available!