Customer Reviews Brooks Launch GTS 8

My everyday shoes are the Adrenaline GTS 21. I bought these looking for something a little lighter and more energetic for shorter runs. First and foremost, they were *extremely* comfortable and lightweight, while still being supportive and having enough cushion - pretty much everything I had hoped for. Unfortunately, my heel slipped no matter what I did (and it wasn't a size issues. I wouldn't have been able to size down). I even tried the runners loops/heel lock lacing, with no luck. Which actually leads me to the second downside - the laces on these are much shorter than the ghost and adrenaline. In order to lace with a runners loop I would have had to replace the laces. With the stock ones I was barely able to get the bow tied. Overall - as long as your heel doesn't slip I think you'd be very happy with these shoes! They're exactly as described and I'm truly disappointed they didn't work out for me. They do run slightly large. I wear an 8 in Adrenalines, 8.5 in Glycerins and had ordered the Launch in an 8. They fit slightly roomier than my Adrenaline, but not enough to warrant sizing down.

These are nice shoes but they feel a little big on me. When I ran in them I was getting some pain in my left foot. I did not want to suffer with another year of PF so I am using them for everyday and walking

Wasn?t sure on sizing of this product so ordered same as with Ravenna. It was pretty much the same. I?m happy with it and will order again.

The look and colors are great! I bought this shoe because I am a long time Ravenna wearer. However, this shoe doesn?t have quite the same fit/feel as the Ravenna. I haven?t put serious miles on this shoe yet, so the ultimate verdict is still pending. My initial opinions is the arch support isn?t as good and it doesn?t feel as sturdy on my foot.. I hope this shoe works since the Ravenna isn?t made anymore ?

Before these I was running in the Brooks Ravenna 11 (the first shoe that fixed my foot pain, even ran a marathon in them). After finding out they switched to now be the launch gts8 I bought these. At first I did not like them the arch is a bit different than the Ravenna but everything else felt the same. After a few weeks my foot adapted.

Love the color and how lite weight the shoe is. I only purchase Brooks running shoe because they fit my foot prefect.

It?s comfortable The color is a lot lighter than shown

I am newer to running (only about three years seriously), and have gone through a couple different types of Brooks shoes. I have achey knees, weak ankles, and a flat arch. As a disclaimer, I also don't often go more than 6 miles for a run. But I run 5-6 days a week, so I need a shoe that will endure. I also run more on concrete/the street than on trails, so I admit that I am harder on my shoe soles. I find the GTS8 to have just the right amount of comfort and spring from the sole. The sides are supportive. The uppers are flexible. And the overall fabric of the shoe is breathable. There is a little bit of a wiggle in the heel, but not so much that it makes my run uncomfortable or makes my ankles sore. Great shoe for the price point. For sure will be ordering again

Very comfortable and size was perfect.

Love my brooks, has improved the pain in my legs with running

So far I like these for an every day shoe. I have not taken them more than a few miles running. I can?t decide of the show runs a half size big, is wide, or I just need to get used to a shoe that is lighter then the Adrenaline.

Excellent shoes for comfort and weight. I chose this style because my last pair of Brooks were the ravenna and I was extremely happy with them. The shock absorption is incredible (I feel like I'm hovering above the ground tbh) and it really helps support your foot on impact- definitely good for someone with plantar fasciitis. The only drawback is my arches are not supported as well as I hoped, but maybe my arches are higher than most.

Super comfortable lightweight shoes! The laces will come undone easily though so I'll need to double tie them but otherwise I love these shoes.

Nice shoe but I much prefer Ravenna 9 and 10.... more forefoot cushioning , better fit. Launch GTS runs wide

I have run in Ravennas since they came out and had to try the since Ravennas were replaced. I ran 10 miles with them right out of the box with no issues. I feel they have a little less support but overall no issues with 50 miles on them.

I usually wear Adrenaline GTS. The Launch GTS feels a little wider than my Adrenaline GTS 20s. This shoe also comes up higher in the back of the heel, and that part of the shoe is stiff. It was definitely noticeable the first time I wore them, but I am used to it now. It has a nice amount of sole cushion for a light shoe. It's a good shoe for shorter runs and boot camp classes. I don't feel like it would be cushy enough for me on a long run. I wish the Launch GTS came in more colors.

I got out my new shoes for my my new round of half-marathon training and I kept thinking to myself how these were nowhere near as good as my last few pairs. Then, I realized that these aren't new Ravenna's, but Launch GTS. There is nowhere near as much support as there was with the Ravenna and this makes these shoes uncomfortable for me.

I loved the Ravenna, ran 3 marathons in 3 different pairs, and was heartbroken when they did away with it and introduced this as the "new" Ravenna. It's not the same shoe - I feel like the Ravenna had a better profile and better support than this. Not a terrible shoe, but not the Ravenna I loved. Guess I'll be sticking to the Adrenaline or Glycerin.

Not comfortable due to lack of cushioning on the shoe.