Customer Reviews Brooks Launch 9

First of all, I love the color!!! I love Brooks sneakers. I have the Ghost 12 which is holding up well. I also have the Launch 6 and they are starting to wear, but they owe me nothing. I just bought the Launch 9 and my feet are smiling. I only wore them once, but they are perfect for my slow walks and make me feel good. I am an old senior citizen who still likes to pretend I am young so I buy cute, colorful, comfortable sneakers. These are my new favorites and I am thrilled with them. Well, one point.....I like the round laces better than these skinny flat ones, but I will adjust. I already looked into replacing them with the round ones, but they won't fit through the eyelets. So, I will be fine with these. Again, the color is cheerful for spring. Could use additional color choices. There are only two and I am not one for boring black sneakers. Zappos service was wonderful. I tried some New Balance and some Hokas, but neither fit as well as the Launch.

the right shoe felt good the left felt tight near the toe box. The arch fit perfect and I have issues finding correct arch support. This would be my 2nd pair of Brooks. One thing I would like to comment on is the shoelaces. Nylon laces do not stay tied. For the price of these sneakers, I would expect better laces .

I am a HUGE fan of Brooks sneakers and own many pairs in the ghost, levitate, levitate gts, revel, and launch styles. In all styles except launch, I wear a 10. In launch, however, I consistently wear a 9.5 including the launch 9. Can I just say I love this launch 9 even more than my 7’s and 8’s?!!! I LOVE the improved tongue—why didn’t anyone think of this before now???!!!—and the shift back to rounded laces. And can we just talk about the super awesome pattern of the Boston pair???!!!! Compliments and comfort galore!!!! YES! YES! YES!

Seemed to be more cheaply made than previous iterations of Launch.

The bright color and overall Support is truly Amazing! I have the Launch 8 as well. The Launch 9 has even more support and is extremely light weight. I’ll be doing a lot of hiking and walking in these shoes! Thank you!

Brooks, if you're listening, please go back to the tongue on the Launch 8. This one is too thin and the laces start to hurt the top of my feet no matter how loosely I tie them. The pair of these that I have in my closet will probably be donated and I'll keep wearing my Launch 8 until they completely wear out. It's frustrating that you replaced my favorite Ravenna shoes with Launch and then you changed the Launch to something I can't wear with the Launch 9. What I do like is that your women's shoes have lots of strong colors and fun patterns. Every time I wear one of my three pairs of Launch 8 shoes, I get compliments on them.

I have been extremely satisfied with Brooks sneakers for years and these are no different. Quality and comfort is always the goal. I work on my feet 12-14 hours a shift. My feet and legs are grateful. Love them!

Love the fun prints of Brooks shoes. The toe box was narrower on the Trace 2 style for me so purchased half size larger and they fit fine. Great shoe for being on your feet for long periods of time.

Let me start by saying I really love the Launch 9 comfort, design, fit, and how they look on my feet! My first pair of Brooks was the Launch 8 and those are still a favorite of mine. I also have the Launch 8 GTS which are very comfortable, but make my feet look oddly shaped and I don't notice any difference with the GTS. Probably because I use SOLE inserts for my Plantar Fasciitis? I'm only doing short runs a few times a week, so I can't speak to how they perform on distance. The 9 looks and fits a lot like the 8 (not the 8 GTS). Construction differences are the 9 has a slightly thicker padding at the back of the heel and up toward the achilles, and the tongue is thinner with padding ridges on the inside compared to both 8 and 8 GTS. Once they're on I don't notice the different tongue, but I have a boney instep so that may fit my particular foot well. Comparison pictures are of the Blue (L9), Black (L8 GTS), Light Pink (L8). All three are very light in weight and feel somewhat minimalistic compared to your average running shoes. Highly recommend the Launch 9 if you like the Launch 8!

Love these shoes ! Perfect for running and HIT workouts!

I got a 1/2 size up. Feels great, looks great. Will be ordering more. Thanks.

I always wear Launch by Brooks. I loved how lightweight these shoes were. I love the color. I don’t need another pair of highlighter colored workout shoes. But….the tongue on the shoe is very thin and long and cuts into the front of my ankle. I don’t have boney ankles and I don’t have kankles. It was uncomfortable. I have to return.

All fine just wish there is more choice in colors, wides are very limited

I have only worn Hoka brand shoes. I must say that Brooks make a good shoe. I will try another pair?

Very comfortable. I have purchased Ghost in the past & I think these are even more comfy.

Attractive shoes but the toe box felt narrow.

I have been depending on Brooks quality for a long time. I will be keeping these, but I feel the quality is slightly less than before. Also, the laces don't have any stretch and I like that feature. I have always bought Ghost and guess I will go back to that style.

Super adorable shoes, but the toe box was stifling! Unfortunately had to return :(

Size is fine, but very narrow toe box. Unhappy with purchase.

Bought these as a gift and the receiving person like the style, and comfort on their feet.