Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 8

I got these to try out at the start of my schools XC season and 200 miles in (not to mention taking about a minute off my 5K PR) I still have no complaints. My only slight issue is that since mine are a bit wide on me the laces feel a bit too long sometimes but aside from that small detail these have felt perfect. I'm especially a fan of the bit of extra padding just above the heel. Really helps it fit and it makes a much bigger difference in comfort than you might think. Definitely the best shoe I've ever ran in.

I remember the first launch and I think it was black and neon green. Super light, bouncy and I could go long mileage on this shoe. Although the 8 on paper seems like a light shoe, it feels really heavy underfoot. Maybe too much rubber on the bottom of this shoe. Also, it has no snap or toe roll off. You gotta work for it in this shoe. If I'm buying a tempo shoe from Brooks it's the Hyperion Tempo. But, with so many great shoes on the market the Tempo is way overpriced. Sorry Launch 8, thought you were my number one.(first version) This shoe has no place in my rotation.

These shoes are comfortable. I switched to these from the Ghosts that I used to wear because the Ghosts started hurting my feet in the metatarsal region. I loved Ghosts for a while, but I just can't wear those super high drop shoes for running anymore. I got the Launch 8 mainly to go for a lower drop, and I love the USA colorway. Pros: - Comfortable - Look great Cons: - The rubber has noticeable wear after only 150 miles - To channel another buyer's comment, the upper is quite sloppy. In this pair, I have to use the runner loops at the top because I keep feeling my heels slipping - The shoelaces are not the right laces for the shoe. They're flat, which is fine, but they're very thin compared to the upper material, which is more padded, when when you go to tie them, you've really gotta buckle them down well. - The tongue. It has nice padding, but it crinkles when you tie them, which creates a point of contention in the upper arch of my foot. Overall, I did run a 5K in this and ran start to finish without stopping, and did not sustain an injury. They seem to be wearing down rapidly on the sole.

My last 8 pair of Brooks have been different variations of the Ghost. I thought I would try the Launch 8. I found that it was slightly larger than the Ghost and the material in the toe box was very soft. I'm 69 yrs. old and walk 140-150 miles per month, so these will not work for me. Returning them and will wait for better color schemes of the Ghost 14 or the new 15!

First time brooks customer. I'm hooked. Launch 8 is smooth, quick, and moves WITH me. Will watch for the 9.

I?ve run in every iteration of the Launch since they introduced the 2. These are lighter than their predecessors, and slightly more durable- in great shape after about 275 miles on the current pair- and super comfortable as always. I was iffy on the heel collar thing, but you can?t feel it and they break in from the super soft cushion after maybe 30 miles. They?re a bit better at wicking moisture than the previous ones as well. Great shoe, I?ll continue buying them.