Brooks
Launch 12
A light, low-key trainer with a firmer, ground-connected ride and a DNA Flash forefoot. Great value for quicker days if you don't want a max-stack shoe.
What's new: A fully redesigned upper with more tongue padding and a little more width, plus a livelier forefoot; the sole is largely carried over and weight is up about 3%.
Where to buy the Launch 12
RRP around £110. Tap through for today's price.
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What it feels like
Fit
True to size
True to size but snug and tapered in the toe box; wider feet should try the wide version.
What the critics say
- Light and fun for quicker runs
- Excellent value
- Naturally stable without support features
- Narrow, shallow toe box
- Firm forefoot with modest energy return
Paraphrased from published reviews. Read them: RunRepeat, RTINGS.
Video reviews
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- Type
- Lightweight / tempo
- Weight
- 249 g
- Heel stack
- 35 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Plate
- No plate
- Support
- Inherently stable
Men's sample size.
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