Customer Reviews Brooks Launch GTS 9
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50%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
17%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
12%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
8%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
13%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
88%"Felt true to size"
75%"Felt true to width"
84%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These felt really cheap and have terrible soles. It felt like they were deflating with every step and made me feel unbalanced. There is no cushion to the tongue. Not the same pedigree as past pairs of brooks I purchased. Immediately returned them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Feet hurts. Very snug fit even with correct feet size. No longer what it used to be, the old launch. Don't buy.
LouieChitoD,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
This was not a great fit for me. Going from a zero drop in the Altra Escalante/Racer/Torin to the GTS, felt I was running on my forefoot the entire time. I was hoping the 8mm drop wouldn't be that noticeable which was not the case. Not great for running mechanics. Great looking shoe but that is about it. I'll be staying with a zero drop.
MarkoB,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Didn't like the fit at the toe area compared to other styles
BrettH,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The worst Brooks shoes I've ever bought.
Support nothing like all the rest. Body is thin.
WilliamD,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I have worn Brooks running shoes in the past, I had no issues with them; until now.. The Launch GTS is a stabilty running shoe.. Because of foot test done @ a Feet Fleet store, I looked for a lightweight stability shoe.. And this is the reason why I chose the Launch GTS.. But, now that I've ran in them for a few weeks; I don't like them.. My knees were hurting before I bought these Brooks.. And now a few weeks later, my knees STILL hurt.. I thought that the stability shoes would help alleviate some of that knee pain; but they haven't!!
OrlandoF,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Even though these are "speed shoes", that doesn't explain the cheap materials and construction. I couldn't get past the feeling that these were cheap knock offs. I returned them and bought another Brooks model.
ScottB,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I sent a request to return the shoes. They style is too narrow for my foot structure. No one has gotten back to me so I can return them
DarciT,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Ordered a 13 wide. These shoes barely slipped on so tight. Not wide, narrow and uncomfortable. I usually wear a 12 wide but remembered last brooks were small so went big but not even close.
AndrewK,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The fit holds my foot snug but not properly in place on the sole so it digs into the base of my big toe. Very uncomfortable.
ColtenH,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
For some reason these shoes have hurt the top of my husbands foot and he can no longer wear them when he only wore them for a couple weeks. Not happy that we wasted our money.
ChelseaL,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
As soon as I put these on, I could feel the edges of the support structure poking into my feet. I will be returning them. Strangely, I also ordered the Levitate GTS 6 (same size, width and degree of support), and they feel great, except that I got a blister on one heel after walking 20 minutes in them. I think they just need breaking in.
BrianS,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Extremely uncomfortable. I own at least 6 pairs of brooks . These are the worst fitting . A the comfort is just not there ..
DominickN,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Heels of the shoes guide sweat down to my ankles which has caused severe blistering and the front has been pinching my left pinky toe making calluses. 0/5 stars would not recommend.
EdwardR,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Disappointing replacement for the Ravena. Fit is very different, and much narrower overall. It's sad that Brooks no longer makes a decent stability shoe.
AndrewK,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Terrible.
Lacks. The support I need.
On top of that, shoe tore on the second run
MichaelK,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I’ve been wearing Brooks running shoes, specially Ravennas and then the Launch GTS series when the Ravennas were discontinued and turned into the Launchs for 10+ years and have gone though 5-6 pairs a year running 2000 miles + a year. This is the first time I’ve ever had an issue. They do not fit the same way all the previous version fit and caused Achilles tendinitis in my case. I sent em back and bought up all the Launch GTS 8’s I could find online. I really wish Brooks would stop changing things. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Runners a creatures of habit and also changes in fit can cause injury. I’d say avoid these till the next version comes out, or at least take it easy and make sure they work for you. They are quite different from all the previous iterations.
Rex, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Too tight. barely fit foot inside. Not good for wide feet
Stuart, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Very Narrow. Had to return for wider size
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Too narrow and just not comfortable like the Adrenalines. Only bought because the colors of the women's Ad. are not for me.
Ewheels,
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