Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 5

Very comfortable right out of the box!

Love these shoes .. Brooks are my fav

Very comfy .. love Brooks..

These were comfy right out of the box - the material is stretchy and requires no breaking in. I have noticed Brooks seem to run small, at least for me. I normally wear a 10 in other athletic shoes, and after having several tight-fitting (width-wise) size 10 Brooks shoes, decided to order these in a 10.5. They fit well in this size.

Perfect shoe. Loved the color. Was comfortable right out of the box. Broke my foot a year ago and had problems ever since wearing shoes EXCEPT for all of my Brooks Launches. I have older models and they are great, but these were even better. Just enough support and still flexible enough to be comfortable. I got for long 4-5 mile walks and feel just awesome afterwards. If they would make this same shoe in a hiker, that would be perfect with maybe some more durable outer material but leave the toe box and everything else the same. Love these!

Love these shoes! I ordered a whole size bigger because I work out in them.

Love the look and feel. I’ll be buying another pair.

Love them!!

I work 12 hour shifts in the emergency room and needed a good pair of tennis shoes. I went a half size up from my normal shoe size and they fit great! The heel of the shoe is higher than my ankle socks so it rubs a little but getting higher socks will fix that no problem. Highly recommend!!

First time for me buying Brooks - I really like the style and color of the shoe- very comfortable.

True to size and super comfy. Feels like walking on a cloud

This is my second pair of Brooks. I love them, but I do seem to need to order up a half size.

I have been wearing New Balance for years, but my physical therapist recommended Brooks. I have been having foot/ankle problems, so he said I needed more support, a neutral shoe with 10-12 mm. offset. I did a lot of research, and then chose the Launch. Ghost 2 also met my requirements, but I preferred the look and feel of the Launch. Of course, as usual, Zappos was super fast in getting them to me. Thanks. Zappos!

Love!! I have struggled to find shoes that fit my wide feet. I am so grateful to have found these!

This show is amazingly comfortable. And Zappos is awesome! Great customer service

I wear a size 12 and it can be really hard to find a shoe that fits well AND doesn't make me look like a clown barefoot skiing down a racetrack - but these were up to the task! They've been great during runs and cross-training workouts and even my best friend said I look like I wear a "normal" size (ha!) I asked my husband but I couldn't trust him to tell the truth since he knows whats good for him. I've been a Mizuno girl for years and took a chance on these - love them! Worth the money!

I absolutely love these! They are nice and supportive and just a great looking shoe!

First pair of Brooks. Not the last. Lightweight shoe. Feels awesome. Bought for the gym, but like so much I’ll probably wear them more than just at the gym.

This is my first pair of Brooks and I absolutely love them. I've worn Asics for years but was unable to find a new pair that felt comfortable around my ankles. Brooks fit perfectly the instant I put them on my feet; no "breaking-in" needed. I was so impressed I ordered my husband a pair of men's Ghost (he was also an Asics wearer). He loves his too.

These are the most comfortable tennis shoes that I have gotten in awhile. I personally prefer UA and adidas tennies to Nike and these are my first pair of Brooks. Absolutely loved them right out of the box.

Love my new Brooks Launch 5. I was a Ghost owner and these are comparable. Thanks to other reviewers for the suggestions. Fit true to size.

Cute colors and pattern.

It rarely happens for me that I put on a running shoe and have epiphanies, but the Launch 5 did that for me. Ahh! Perfect fit from the get go. I usually wear an orthotic insert, but honestly these are comfortable enough and supportive enough without them. The knit fabric upper really makes these fit like a glove. Just so you know, I had to have two pairs!

I was nervous about buying a pair of athletic shoes online, but decided to take a chance (thanks to Zappos return policy). These are fabulous. The colors were exactly as they appeared online (really cool light lavender sole). I have a hard time with other tennis shoes because the arch doesn't seem to be in the right place for my foot. These Brooks fit awesome - great arch support.

Excellent shoes. Convinced me to switch from Nikes, which I have worn for years and years. I always struggle to find good running shoes because I am really picky about the fit. These have great arch support and internal structure so my foot doesn't slide around. They aren't too narrow. They have a nice, springy "bounce" and do not have excessive padding that often makes my feet achy. I tried on dozens of styles and these were the clear winners! I do wish they came in more color combinations I liked (pink/orange/neutral)