Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 8

The launch 8 is a perfect shoe. The launch 9 not so much. I ran in 4 pairs of launch 8s each totaling between 400-450 miles per pair. Width is perfect and they fixed the heel from the launch 7. Overall, I wish they would just keep making the launch 8 with no modifications, but the launch 9 is too narrow.

My recent purchase of the launch 8 was to wear at work. I?m on my feet all day and needed something I know is comfortable. The launch provides support, cushion and comfort. I recommend Brooks to everyone asking. FYI - I?m a size 15 and brooks has a great selection for me.

Fast shoe. Not a lot of support. The ankles definitely feel a lot more free than they did in my old pair of Ghosts. Back of the shoe is a little higher too, which makes me think I might run into blisters down the road unless I pull my socks up a little further

This is my second pair of Brooks shoes and I love them, my heal hurts and I was hoping these shoe would correct it. It?s taken the wind out of my sails. Bill Brooks

My favorite shoe when launch came out was Launch.I wore Launch 1,2,3,4, and 5. I loved 1-4 and my feet hurt from wearing 5. I haven?t tried launch again until 8. My favorite Brooks are Ghost.

I've run in various iterations of the Launch for a decade, and I've yet to find a shoe I prefer. Every version fits like a glove ? even though because of some foot issues from high-school sports injuries I've recently switched a wide version ? and the shoe perfectly balances cushion with weight. I swap between the Ghost and the Launch for training, and generally prefer the Launch because of how light it is (though the Ghost is also excellent). I typically race in the Launch, too, despite having a pair of Hyperions... (The Launch's cushioning beats the Hyperion in that department.) I'm just waiting for a tril-running versionof the Launch! C'mon, Brooks! I'm begging you!

Love running in the Launch. Great for speed.

Lightweight and comfy. Been running with launch for years now.

Beautiful shoe but cheap shoe laces.

Great running shoe for track warmups

Perfect running shoe. I?ve been running in the Launches for years and buy them two pairs at a time.

Best Launch since version 3 imo

Lightweight, perfect fit and very comfortable

This is my 6th pair of shoes in the Launch line and probably the most comfortable I have had. Fits my wide forefoot perfectly and feels as good at mile 20 as at mile 2. *Actually ordered and use Size 13 (not an option in the pulldown below)

Reminds me of a shoe I'd buy for a grade school kid to wear to school. Poor quality

These are so comfortable and fun. For work I am on my feet a lot and since day one they have been awesome. I definitely recommend these shoes!

A bit light on the cushioning for my liking. Was looking for a shoe to replace the old Ravenna and these are not it. They?re a descent shoe for shirt runs but any distance on them and my feet get sore.

I was hesitant when I ordered it but after using it it?s an awesome running shoes. Extremely light and comfortable.

this is my first pair of brooks sneaker. I really enjoy them and comfortable when i run on a treadmill.

These shoes are extremely light weight. They fit well and feel great.