Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 6

These are the perfect shoe for me. I need a wider toe box and a narrow heel- and this does a good job. I also have very high arches and this accommodates my needs well.

They worked great with my inserts. I did order a size larger to accommodate them. But most importantly they Look great and it is my personal protest to say to Nike...God Bless America!! Thank you Brooks for making a patriotic shoe!!

I have worn ASICS GT-2000 for the last 7 years & recently tried a pair of ASICS Kayano for more arch support. That being said... I wish I would have found the Brooks Launch sooner! They are lightweight & still provide the arch support I need. When I’m not running, I do HIIT training & these shoes also provide great stability. I encourage anyone who hasn’t tried Brooks to give these a try! Side notes: I wear 9.5 in ASICS & also Brooks. If you’re training for a marathon, I would recommend sizing up a half size. Also, I run 3 miles 2-3x a week & work 2-12 hour shifts (on my feet) a week.

Two of my sons go to University of Notre Dame - the Fighting Irish. I saw these and thought they would be cute for football games and walking around campus. And they are SO cute and even better, SO comfortable! I’m so happy and can’t wait til I can wear them on campus! I might wear them on St. Patrick’s Day too ??Brooks seem to run about 1/2 a size larger than my other shoes and width, arch support and heel cushion are all perfect. No plantar fasciitis or knee pain with these shoes.

I have purchased other Brooks sneakers and loved them. I wanted to love these, but they just didn't offer the support and/or cushion other Brooks styles have. I do have high arches and need a ton of cushion/support so take that into consideration. I'm sure these would work for someone else and the styling is super cute.

Well, Well, Well! I’ve been a diehard Asics fan for 10 years. I’m used to ordering a 9.5 for my actual 9.0. I did a little Brooks research and decided with the majority ordering a 9.0. Honestly I could of used a 9.25 on the first day but one my second day..they were Perfection! I’m a true patriot. 5 generations of my family that I’ve personally known served in our Great Military. I was truly offended by Nike’s decision. Out of respect to my family members who gave it all-I ordered Brooks. But I wasn’t expecting anything more than the Stars and Stripes on the shoes... BONUS! I love how I feel like I’m walking on a cloud all day! Reduced fatigue! Zero break-in needed and Brooks is proud to produce and honor our Stars and Stripes-because of that, I’m honored to support their brand! I’m ordering more!

Full disclosure: I'm a Brooks fan, and wear many of their shoes. I'm a middle aged female runner, about 20 miles per week. I usually run in Brooks Ghost & Levitate, but wanted to rotate in something a little lighter with a slightly smaller drop. These shoes are great, just as comfortable as the Ghost and supportive too, but lighter and less cushioning. Nice for quick workouts and daily running. Also: the black and lavender color are pretty stylish, not a huge deal but when you're paying over $100 for shoes... it's nice when they look good too!

These shoes are so Special to my heart. My son has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and for 6 yrs we have been Raising Awareness and Fundraising with the PhelanLucky Campaign. For 3 yrs some families have been helping to Raise Awareness by wearing there T-shirts for 365 Days. Well I am a group of 8 this yr starting on March 17 and we will post everyday for 1 yr about PhelanLucky. I personally will be wearing my shoes and my T-shirts for 365 days. I hope you all will LIKE out page 365 days of Phelan Lucky. These shoes are very comfortable and perfect for our Campaign. There are several moms who have purchased and I have even been able to send people in my community to your page to order. Good Luck on selling out, I certainly hope you do.

I really liked these shoes. I only wear Brooks and these were great. I have the Ghost and the Adrenaline and now for the first time I have the Launch. I’m so happy with them being so patriotic in color. Perfect for the 4th of July which by the way they came in time for me to wear. Thank you Zappos for the fast shipping.

I've worn several iterations of the Launch, but the last couple years they have become too narrow so I was really excited to see that Brooks finally started offering the Launch in a wide width. I've always worn an 8.5reg in them but had to size down to an 8 in the D width. They've lost some padding around the top of heel so I now also have to lace lock them to keep my heel from slipping. I've worn these as a general daily trainer but have also run 1/2 and full marathons in previous versions of them. They are simple and light weight but don't really give back any energy return. Plain but get the job done. Recommend sizing a 1/2 size down from your running shoe size or ordering your street shoe size.

Wow, I'm so glad I read the positive reviews and went ahead and purchased these shoes. They're terrific! I have a very weird size (10.5W) and usually only have the choice to get New Balance or... New Balance. Since I disagree with their politics (Google it), I didn't want to continue to support New Balance. Plus, I'm married to a lifelong distance runner who has been singing the praises of Brooks for years. How happy am I that these are terrific shoes? Very happy! The other reviews are right: the snug heel feels great and very supportive. The width in the toe box is super comfy and stable. And, these are nice and lightweight and cool (I also have hot, sweaty feet, so this matters a lot to me). The stability is very good and I felt light on my feet but secure as I wore these during my first workout. Thanks, Brooks! And thank you to Zappos for sending them to me overnight for free!

The shoe fit perfectly. I usually wear a size 8 in all shoes and that is what I purchased. They are so cute, right down to the Stars and Stripes at the ends of the shoe laces. My salute to the USA!

I’ve not worn Brooks in years but gambled on this pair because they came in a wide width and I loved the purple and orange accents. Love the fit: very comfortable on the treadmill where I walk and run. I typically wear a 9W and that’s what I ordered for these shoes. Definitely will consider ordering Brooks again.

Love Brooks, launch 6 isn’t my FAV but I love the St. Patrick’s day design. Originally ordered an 8 from the brooks store and it was too small. When I tried to re-order they were sold out, so I came to Zappos to go up to an 8.5 and I’m so glad because the box is AWESOME!!!

Since the exterior is all mesh, the plastic reinforcements you’d normally see on the outside are actually on the inside. This caused an uncomfortable crease across my little toe as I wore them in my house and I was mostly sitting. If I had been walking and standing, that would have become an awful and painful blister. I don’t get this full exterior mesh thing covering sneakers/running shoes being forced on consumers by a multitude of companies . The plastic or rubber or leather cap covers serve as protection to toes and fabric close to the ground which also helps the shoe last longer. It also ensured we had a smooth interior for our feet. Maybe these companies want the running shoes to fall apart faster. IDK. What it did was cause me pain. So I’m returning these and am trying the Ghost 11. I’ll likely encounter the same problem but am hoping for the best. While I’m on a roll here... I agree with so many reviews of women’s running shoes in that the colors are just ghastly. Where are the bright fun colors? Wearing dark running shoes in Texas is like wearing a black t-shirt in 100 degree heat - unbearable.

These are my go to sneakers for running and cross fit classes! They have excellent support and allow vertical and horizontal moves with ease! Even though they have the Launch 7, I keep going back to the 6...simply the best!

I work out at Orangetheory 4-5 days a week and have suffered from plantars fasciitis over the last year. I was looking for a shoe to support and be great for both treadmill running and lifting. I have worn them for over a week and my running has already improved. I will be sticking to Brooks from now on!

Pleasantly surprised. Did not want to buy another Glycerin like I have worn in the past due to the higher cost so decided to try the Launch. This shoe is very pretty in person (black and lavender) and seems very comfortable so far. I decided to order another color. Happy with my purchase. :-)

Love this athletic shoe. It’s extremely comfortable. I’m normally a 7.5, but always go up to an 8 in athletic shoes to accommodate my orthotics. And the 8 is a great, supportive fit, with plenty of room in the toe box.

Brooks Launch 6 are great running shoes. Love the Launch's! My shoe sizes vary, boots 8 1/2, sandals 8 1/2, sneaks, I always go up a size so my toe wont hit. Thanks Zappos! Your customer service is outstanding!

Very comfortable, very light weight shoe. I have a wider forefoot, but narrow heel. Frequently my heel will swim in a Wide shoe. These fit beautifully. I wear orthotics, but the stock inserts give me decent arch support. This is a keeper. My first pair of Brooks. I will look at them more in the future. I have a job where I stand about 14 hrs/day. Good footwear is imperative.

I’ve always worn the Brooks Ghost in the past and thought I’d give these a try. There is definitely some heel slippage in the these shoes. Haven’t had that problem with other Brooks running shoes. I was able to get used to it though. They are good shoes, but do prefer the Ghost.

I wear an orthotic and it felt like the arch is in the wrong place in this shoe. The shoe is not deep enough for my orthotic either so you kind of step out of the shoe. Not much support either. Just not the right shoe for me but probably fine for someone without foot issues.