Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 6

So, I got the Shark/Ebony/Aqua version. Super comfy shoe BUT there are metallic silver threads woven into the fabric of the shoe that make it look all glittery! I am not a glitter sneaker type of girl, so I'll be returning these. I'm bummed because I do really like them and they're comfortable, but the sparkle is too much for me.

I normally wear Brooks Ghost and I wanted to try these as a change-up. Unfortunately, they did not fit properly for me- the heel slipped up and down on my slightly narrow foot. Returned these and got the new model Ghost instead. And it fits great.

Not enough support through toe and ball of foot area to make it a good running shoe, but very appropriate and comfortable for an every day walk around in shoe.

Toe box too tight. Length of shoe was correct size but width was not. Not enough arch support. Color was really bright with gold flakes.

It fits well but it feels like wearing a leisure pair of shoes with glitter. It just does not match. They are cute but not my style. Not for long walks. But they are cute indeed!

I usually wear an 11, and my toe was right at the end, plus I felt like I needed a wide instead of medium width.

Not consistent with other Brooks sizing. Too narrow in toe box and short.

The shoe looks great - love the design. Unfortunately, it runs SMALL. I always, always, always wear a size 10. But a size 10 in this shoe has my toes tightly wedged at the tip of the shoe. I could never wear these to actually go out and about. Then, to add insult to injury, Zappos no longer has these in stock, so I can't even exchange them for the right size. I ordered another pair directly from the Brooks website, at full price.

Oddly these were too narrow for me and I don’t usually wear a wide shoe. They were still comfortable, but were obviously ill fitted across the top of my foot and I sent them back. May try the wide width, but guessing they just aren’t the right shoe for my foot.

Generally OK. Felt like they balanced my heel nicely, but there isn't much cushion on the ball and toes. Might have been more tempted to keep them if they were more purple, less pink.

I have been wearing Brooks shoes for the past 10-15 years. The Launch 6 (ballard/twilight/white) is my third pair in the Launch series. Although I love the new look of the series 6, I wonder if the fabrics now used on the uppers will last. Also, I wear a size 9 in a regular shoe, but always buy a full size larger in a running shoe to accommodate swelling and impact. As soon as I tried these shoes on, I noticed that my big toe was pressing against something in the toe of the shoe, which I never noticed with the earlier Launch series, so I compared the soles of the new shoes to my older pair, and they seem to be exactly the same. I am keeping the shoes because after a short walk around the neighborhood, I didn't notice any discomfort, so I'm hoping that the fabric will stretch enough that my big toe won't be pinched when I do a 5 mile walk. Again, love the new fabrics; just not sure they will hold up to the abuse of running/walking several miles. Will try to post an update in a couple of weeks.

I ordered these shoes because I love the tropical leaf pattern. Unfortunately they did not work for me. The toe box seemed very wide, but I could have dealt with that. The area behind my ankle was too loose and rubbed back and forth when I walked. They seemed to be cut very low around the ankle. I returned them and got the Revel 2 instead, which worked much better for my foot.

Felt a half size too small n felt like a narrow shoe.... was disappointing bc the style is sharp!! Loved the looks of it!

This review is for the Ballard twilight launch 6....I have had 3 previous launch 5 and this particular launch 6 was awful, the material was rough and the laces felt cheap. The width was tight and were sent back. I mentioned the specific color because I already don't see them available at Brooks directly