Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 5

Love them in the grey. The other one with the dots felt more narrow than these. Different material I guess?

I am a Brooks girl and usually buy the GTS, but the Launch got such good reviews, I thought I'd try them. I walk 3-5 miles fives times/week, so I need shoes that have great support. I actually like these better than the GTS, because they feel narrower (which is a good thing for me), with a bit more arch support. I typically wear a size 8 1/2 or 9 in regular shoes, but have always had to size up to a 9 1/2 in any athletic shoe, including these. They felt great the very first day I wore them, and walked five miles in pure comfort.

I am so happy with my first ever pair of Brooks! Sorry Asics, you've changed and I must move on... I purchased the Launch 5 based on reviews, sized up a half size for running shoes as I always do, and they fit perfectly. I put them on and went for a 4.5 mile run and they were awesome -- light, comfortable, supportive, roomy (but not too roomy) toe box, everything I want in a running shoe. I'm going to buy a second pair.

Ordered a 1/2 size up per previous reviews and they fit perfectly. Ran today with them and they felt great, it was a short run so I don’t know about distance yet, but I think they will be fine.

Loved these, they were perfect size and very comfortable. I think the best thing was that I received them Lightning FAST!!!

Very comfortable. I can actually wear them w/o my orthopedic inserts because they give good all round support

This shoe fits my feet just right! This shoe is comfortable and lightweight. I have narrow feet, narrow heels and I tend to pronate when walking or running. These shoes fit my feet and heels. The arch support is excellent! I am always pleased with Brooks Launch.

I have been running in Brooks for years, but this model is hands down my favorite. They are lightweight and perfectly cushioned. I bought them and immediately went for a 12 mile run in them. I've never had discomfort and after a lot of miles, they're still in great shape. Highly recommend!

These are so comfy I could sleep in them! They offer just enough support. I ordered a second pair which is unusual for me. Make sure you order a full size up. I'm normally an 8 but I needed a size 9.

This is my first pair of Brooks. I have always been a size 8 is every shoe I've ever purchased. I had to send the first pair back, that was an 8. I got an 8 1/2 and they fit perfect!! So, if you are a first time buyer, definitely order a 1/2 size up. They are super comfortable and light! I love them!!

Very comfortable. My first time wearing I shopped for 3 hours and my knee did nit hurt .. I have a bad knee problem and thus shoe helped .. I love the wider toe bed ..This is my first pair of Brooks and I will buy more . Fit true to size ., I bought my usual size 9

I wear these with orthotics and they fit well. Impressed with the material and the arch support. My size 11 feet look smaller in these shoes. Seem sturdy, and well designed. For $100, I think it was a good buy for me.

Wore them for the first time today. Love them!!! Very comfortable right from the start! Been a brooks fan for years starting with pure flow to glycerin now the launch.

First time for Brooks shoes for me and they so far are a great fit. They are helping my sore knees and hips while walking on the treadmill which I appreciate. Started out with the "pink" one but, too neon for me. Now have the black and it's much better for my size 12's. Thank you Zappos for your excellent service.

Love these shoes. They are super comfortable. They are more narrow than my last pair of Brooks, which I like. I wouldn’t consider them narrow, I just think my last pair was too wide. The colors are awesome!

love them! only small complaint and perhaps I misread is I thought the colors were going to be black, grey, and white. They are black, grey, white, and NAVY. Just FYI for peeps looking for a particular color. I gave them 4 stars due to this simply because I wanted a black and grey shoe.

The shoes have a lot more navy blue in them than what appears in the picture, but I still like the style! They are very comfortable and great to work out in. They are lightweight and sturdy. In most shoes I wear a 7.5 (sometimes I do wear an 8 though.) I ordered an 8 in this shoe and it fits great. I would say they run just under a half size smaller.

I love to walk but the past few years I have an issue with my feet/toes/heals getting awful blisters. Which end up being blisters on top of blisters. Anyway I walked 3 days last week for an hour each time AND NO BLISTERS. I am so excited. I am going to give them one more week of walking and if no blisters, I am going to purchase several pair to have when these wear out.:) So far I am in love with them.

Love

The Brooks Launch felt true to size and the fit was good. Very comfortable. I stand pretty much all day and needed a shoe with cushion in the heel and these provide that. Love the shoe.

These shoes are totally awesome.. I ordered 3 different pair and loved every pair.. customer service was great.. super nice and helpful ??

These are my first pair of Brooks and possibly the best sneaker I have ever owned. I can be on my feet for 12 hours a day at work and these did not disappoint!

Beautiful Comfort! I love Brooks for their unbelievable comfort. I know they’re running shoes, but I love these for the fact that after so many surgeries and scars and playing it safe with materials and arch, and softness, etc. Brooks are simply my go-to shoe for just plain ole walking! And when I have to do a lot of tourist walking, it’s Brooks that I recommend and rely on. I read the reviews about the width and overall size issues. But I usually wear a 10, and I still ordered a 10 in these and they’re perfect. Not too tight not too lengthy. Just right. I don’t have a very wide foot, but it’s also not narrow. It’s average I suppose. My main concerns are making sure the materials and stitching don’t aggravate my scars - and those scars are on top, sides, toes, everywhere. These are wonderfully comfortable. Nothing to worry about with that either. I have no complaints about this brand or this specific shoe. I convinced my mom to order a pair as well, and although she doesn’t have scars from foot surgeries to worry about, she does have bunions, and she hates that she waited so long to discover these shoes. Just buy them! If you don’t love them, use Zappos for the incredible company they are and return them - and then try Hoka. ;)

This is my first pair of Brooks and they are amazing! The first run was extremely comfortable and so have the subsequent runs. They did not even feel like they needed to be broken in. Also, a great price on these. I'm a fan!

These shoes were fabulous. I saw an article which said that they were the best shoes on the market for those doing mixed types of exercise (a bit of aerobics, a bit of weightlifting, a bit of stretching, etc.) The list was absolutely correct. They are so comfortable and supportive of my feet. I love them and may buy a few different colors. My personal trainer was so impressed that she is buying a pair as well. Highly recommend.