Customer Reviews Brooks Launch GTS 8

Disappointed in these. I thought I'd give it some time to break them in. They seem larger. I was using the Ravenna's before. I thought they were comparable and got the same size. They aren't quite working out. I'm having some foot pain that I didn't have in my previous shoes so now I'm just trying to figure it all out.

I'll be replacing the laces. They slip loose everytime I walk... cheap places ruined the shoe for me..

The sole is soft and comfortable , but overall the shoes are not comfortable. The main issue is heel spillage that makes the shoes uncomfortable . Also the laces are very short. Overall the quality is not what I expected. Not recommended.

Not as good as GTS 20. Not as good arc support

Bring the Ravenna back! The launch is not the same. Feels like the much lower quality.

The pair I got was damaged/malformed. The left arch support was great (and what it was supposed to be) but the right arch was misshapen and different from the left, causing cramping. I had To return these but will not be reordering!

Lightweight, narrow in arch feels tight but not in a supportive way. Usually brooks run wide enough for my foot. I liked the dyad 10!

I have had nothing but pain since I bought these pain in my back thighs and calf I will be returning them. I have never had issues with Brooks before this is a first. I love brooks and have several pair I guess these just weren?t right for my body type

The support does not include the toe box, which irritates my bunion. If insoles don't help I'll be returning them.

My feet it?s hurt, and it?s running bigger

I usually love the Launch series. This new version hurts my knees and gives me blisters. I am so disappointed.

I was excited to get it but I was disappointed the laces are of poor quality. these shoes do not give enough support nor cushion. I bought old launch before and the quality is extremely different. I don?t know what happened but I would prefer a different brand shoes right now that are more comfortable.

Loved the ravena and have had many pairs over the years. The GTS does not have the same fit- very loose around the ankle and shoe laces constantly loosen during a run. Will be looking for another running shoe

I have been wearing the Brooks Revena for maybe 9 years and have loved every pair. They were my go to shoe. I ordered this shoe because they said it was the same and had discontinued the Revena. I have been so, so disappointed. It sees like the stability has been minimized, but additionally there is no pep in this shoe. I feel like I'm plodding along in them, just pounding the ground. Sadly, I have to go back the running store and explore other brands.

Too narrow and feel cheap. I have narrow heels and the laces don?t tie well at the top in the extra holes. Returning.

Rubbed in all the wrong places, felt cheap and no support even though they were the support brand. Gave them away. Brooks has been my go to sneaker for several years but these just didn?t fit the bill.

I am about 1/2 way through my first pair of Launch 8 GTS. It started off well, but overtime, I feel like some of the cushion and speed combo factor of it wore down too quickly. It almost feels like when I propel in the shoes it is already very worn down. I used to do some faster pace runs it it, it was ok for a while, but its lost the edge. I miss the Ravennas, I don't feel like this was as much of an issue with those.

Let me start by saying that Brooks the company is outstanding at customer service and with returns, I did not return these shoes, I donated them, but I will just say that the Brooks Ravenna should have NEVER been discontinued. It is the only shoe that has ever worked for me, the Launch GTS 8 are just not the same, I don?t feel the ground anymore, I?m too high up, and if I don?t feel the ground my whole body goes into panic mode. Whatever you modified in the sole made it so much worse for me. Please bring back the Ravenna!

I've worn Ravenna's for years and it's always a bit disappointing when a model is discontinued. Since this is "the new Ravenna" I gave it a try and it didn't work at all. The shoe runs large and wide which is saying something because I don't have a narrow foot. Strike one. Took the shoes out for a short run and immediately felt my left achilles start to ache. I've dealt with foot issues, achilles, PF, etc in the past prior to finding the Ravenna's which for me, solved all my various foot issues so to have barely run a mile before that dreaded foot ache started was a huge red flag. I feel like I'm back to square one with trying to find the right shoe. Very disappointing.

This shoe feels way too squishy. This is my fifth or sixth pair of Brooks; all have been amazing, but this one is not for me because the sole has too much give.

It looked nice. I prefer the Ghost 13 for comfort.

Not much padding in the forefoot. Sloppy toe box

Not happy at all! These are not like the Ravenna! These are smaller, and more importantly hurt my feet on the sides of both heels. They are uncomfortable I have bought Ravenna 8's, 9's, 10's and 11's FOR YEARS! They have travelled around the world with me many times! I have no idea why Brooks would change such a good running shoe (loved by many) to the Launch GTS8. Bring back Ravennas!!!