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Brooks Launch: Inside Scoop for Shoe Geeks
07/09/2009 | Meredith

Summer racing season is in full swing … and so we welcome the Launch, a brand new neutral lightweight trainer that provides “just enough shoe” and cushioning. The Launch has one goal in mind: let you run fast and not lose any energy in the shoe. Lace these up for mile repeats or tempo runs, and know this shoe will help you hit your splits.

With a nice midfoot wrap, BioMoGo midsole, and carefully constructed forefoot – the Launch embodies the definitions of resiliency and effort-enabler. And the minimally constructed upper keeps you secure in the shoe, but avoids unnecessary weight or possible areas of irritation. One early reviewer raves: “like running on a cloud…the miles feel effortless in the Launch.”

Added perk: Fans of the old Brooks Burn can finally clean out their closets!

Filed in Footwear, Products, Racing Shoes, biomogo, running shoes

7 Responses to “Brooks Launch: Inside Scoop for Shoe Geeks”

Chris H Says:
August 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
> Fans of the old Brooks Burn can finally clean out their closets!

Thank god! LOL!

Been running in the Launch since it was Launched. Very nice shoe. HUGE improvement in the forefoot fit relative to The Burn. Well Done!
sam Says:
August 19th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Great shoe but what were you thinking when you went with red and orange.

It reminds me of the Newton’s - Nasty!

Come on guys.
Mike Says:
August 24th, 2009 at 6:29 am
I am glad that there is finally a Burn replacement, but who picks these colors? Is it the same color blind person who picked that awful green for the Defyance?
Erik Larson Says:
August 24th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Hi Guys - these things look hot and I love the colors!!!

If you want to send me a test pair, I would love to give you some feedback.

I wear a size 9.0

Peace from Aspen, CO

Erik

PS - my mailing address is:

1280 Ute Avenue, Suite 16
Aspen, CO 81611
Edgardo Gonzalez Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 11:43 am
By far the best neutral running shoe out there right now. It’s got a soft ride, it’s responsive, and I am most impressed with it’s longevity. I’ll be racing in these at Hood to Coast this weekend!
Run Happy from Texas:)
eric Says:
October 14th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
These shoes are awesome. They give you a lot of support, almost as much as Asics Nimbus but much lighter. Oh, and I love the colors.
bryant Says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
seems lovely and Flying