Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 8

These are a lower profile set of brooks. The bottoms are not as cushioned as other styles of brooks, so if you need that extra support these may not be right for you. That said, they are very comfortable, true to size, and fit perfectly.

More supportive and cushion than the Launch 7's, however, somewhat flimsy material made my feet feel unstable and not secure. Would be nervous to run in these and roll my ankle. The tongue kept moving to the side and the shoe felt oversized. Will be returning

Loved the fun pattern but shoe had no arch support so had to return them. Settled for another - less cute - pair with lots of arch support.

My recommended size was 7.5 but I went with the 7 and glad I did. These are lightweight but sturdy! I’ve been needing a new pair of shoes for years and I’ve wanted Brooks but get nervous about how big they can look on me, but these are perfect. The pink is very subtle and the style is perfect! Would recommend.

They are true to size and are definitely comfortable for a nurse who is on her feet for 12 hrs . They don’t require any breaking in, and the color is definitely hot pink!!! Love em!

These run wider and roomier in the toe box than my last Launch and they look huge, but the design may make them look that way. I pulled the laces tightly so I could wear them. My Ravennas fit me much better, as they run narrower. I use them to walk, not run, and I am wearing my thickest padded socks (Bakers) with them. They are comfortable but very roomy. I may could have taken half a size smaller but I don’t like anything pressing on my big left toe, which runs longer than my other toes.

I was looking for shoe with a sturdy, inflexible sole at the forefront due to a previous foot injury. These were too flexible at the ball of the foot for my need and the pale pink looked more "accidentally included something red when I washed my whites" vs a purposeful pale pink. Not my style or the structure I was looking for so they're going back.

I have gotten so many compliments on my shoes. I’m back to no more back or hip pain! My feet are not hurting all the time and these are good walking/ standing shoes!

I always buy the Brooks Launch shoe for my daily walks and am never disappointed. They are well-cushioned and have a wide toe box, which works for me. They are reasonably priced for a shoe you will wear for errands and walks. I typically replace them every 6-8 months, since they do get a daily workout either outside or on my treadmill and over time become less comfortable.

So, being an Irish ?? girl I HAD to have these. By far, the cutest shoes ever... down to the gold clovers on the dark teal, cushiony soles. The colors are as bright & vibrant as you see in the photos. If you want your kicks to match your clothes these might give you a challenge. Luckily, I don’t mind if they don’t match & neither do strangers as I receive TONS of compliments! On to the important stuff. I’m flat footed with wider feet that tend to swell. These do run about a have size larger. I stuck to my normal size which works for me due to unpredictable swelling. I do have some neuropathy but these beauts don’t make them burn at all. The wider toe box, breathable fabric & light overall weight help A LOT. Ive always worn Ghosts or ASICS Gel-Kayanos but these have become my new favorites. Right off the Amazon truck, which arrived promptly bc ZAPPOS ships at lightening speeds, my shoes were comfy. Absolutely no break in time required. I’m not a runner although I did wear them for almost 13 hours day ONE! I went trail riding in the rain, hiking, dancing, boating & my feet never tired. In addition, my injured knee, arthritic hip & bad lower back didn’t ache at all. A baby wipe was suffice to get the mud off the easy to clean fabric. I was AMAZED & will be ordering some more colors ASAP!

I was looking for a nice running/walking shoe without a lot of “frills”. I didn’t want odd stitching or that sock-like fit; just a comfortable pair of shoes I can put on and go. This is that pair! They are super light, they fit exceptionally well and easily the most comfortable pair of running shoes I’ve gotten. I have a size 6 1/2 foot, medium width. These fit great. Nothing came up too high or hit a weird part of my ankle. They are exactly what I was looking for!

How many times have you ordered a pair of shoes online only to find that they are too tight, no arch, too small...the list is endless. These right out of the box felt great. I have wide feet and ordered my usual size 6.5 with the B width. LOVE everything about these; the style, color, fit. If I was not already married, I would marry these shoes.

Very comfortable with good stability. Great to wear when your on your feet for long hours.

The fit is true to size, the are extremely comfortable but even more important they are beyond awesome! They are just as fun in person as in the pic. What great St. Paddy's shoes!

Most comfortable shoes!

I have normally avoided Brooks because they were too narrow. I was thrilled that this style was offered in a wide. I have already run two races in them and I absolutely love the fit! They went great with my retro patriotic dress too! Got so many compliments!

I LOVE these. I wear them to work, I’m not a runner. I can say they felt a tad bigger than my other 9.5 Brooks. But I thinks it’s bc they are a thinner type material, not as padded around your foot, which for me hasn’t been an issue. If I could have tried a 9, I would have, but since I couldn’t I decided to keep em and just wear my thicker socks. I work at a pediatric office and I get TONS of compliments from parents and patients. They’re super fun.

Arrived quick! The shoe is super light and comfortable. Was afraid having a wide foot, it wouldn’t fit or leave my foot feeling choked. Not at all. Definitely recommend the Launch 8, bonus for the St Patricks green theme.

I love this shoe. The red, white and blue is cool along with that 'Lone Star'! I have always loved the Launch series by Brooks, but the Texas Edition is perfect for this native Texan. It is lightweight and very comfortable. My normal shoe size is 6 1/2, but usually buy an 8 in running shoes. On this particular one, I had to size down a half size to a 7 1/2.

My favorite brand!

Same as always with fit however these are PINK! My screen showed white with an ombré side logo.

I wear an 11.5 and struggle to find sneakers that fit. After reading some reviews about this style running a bit bigger than usual I decided to order them and I am glad I did. This style runs a little bit larger than other Brooks styles.

This is my 2nd pair of Brooks Launch 8s! I absolutely love these shoes! They are lightweight and have great cushioning. As a runner, I alternate between these and my Brooks Ghosts. This is my favorite version of the Launch line! I will say they run slightly large BUT not enough to order a smaller size. This is an extremely comfortable shoe!

I love the fit of these shoes. I have a wide foot and the D is amazingly roomy for my toes. Also the color is so nice and subtle.

I started running in A more minimalist style shoe with a wide toebox which I loved except for it was causing me problems. They’re great for walking but not running went back to my launch 8 and they feel amazing running so much better knees don’t hurt I have several pairs will always wear brooks the best running shoe for me. Highly recommend. True to size for me. I wear 7.5