Our verdict
Pros
- zapatillas de running bright brooks neutro tope amortiguación constitución media gore-tex
- Lighter weight
- Comfy ride for long miles
- Perfect for any pace
- Best bright brooks Running shoe for cushioning
- Brooks Women's Ghost 14 Shoes Black Pearl Peach
- Nachhaltig bright brooks england Scape 22L Satteltasche
- Quite breathable
- Sustainable outsole
- Great-value
Cons
- Comparamos precios de las bright brooks Transcend 4
- Brooks ArielW & Beast 6M
Audience verdict
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 88 Great! | 87 Great! | 83 Good! | |
Price | $110 | $130 | $140 | $120 | |
Pace | Daily runningTempo | Daily running | CompetitionTempo | Daily runningTempo | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.9 bright brooks All Altitude Jacket Jamberry Violet Dash Μπ 8.1 zapatillas de running bright brooks talla 39.5 negras | 8.9 bright brooks Caldera £105 9.3 oz / 265g | 7.2 Mochila bright brooks England Pickwick grande preto 7.1 oz / 201g | 8.4 Мужские кроссовки для бега bright brooks 7.7 oz / 218g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.4 mm 10.0 mm | 9.4 mm 6.0 mm | 9.8 mm 8.0 mm | 9.5 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Size | True to size | Half size small | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17 £115 | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Bad | Decent | Decent | |
zapatillas de running bright brooks entrenamiento tope amortiguación pie normal talla 36.5 negras | - | Decent | Bad | Bad | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | Decent | Good | |
Breathability | - | Breathable | Breathable | Moderate | |
zapatillas de running bright brooks sostenibles en CO2 talla 49.5 | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Wide | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | |
BioMoGo and bright brooks DNA offers complete shock absorption | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 32.4 mm 36.0 mm | 31.5 mm 27.0 mm | 32.2 mm 31.5 mm | 33.5 mm 35.5 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 23.0 mm 26.0 mm | 22.1 mm 21.0 mm | 22.4 mm 23.5 mm | 24.0 mm 27.5 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | - | SummerAll seasons | SummerAll seasons | All seasons | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #245 Top 46% | #108 Top 35% | #139 Top 44% | #237 Bottom 25% | |
Popularity | #278 Bottom 48% | #290 Bottom 8% | #94 Top 30% | #112 Top 36% |
Who should buy
The bright brooks ghost 11 42 an excellent perfect pick for runners in need of a:
- fun and lightweight running shoe that can go fast or slow
- road shoe womens bright brooks levitate gts
Who should NOT buy
If you're looking for a dedicated, tried-and-true tempo trainer that's ready to set and beat PRS, we think that it's better to go for the Aaron bright brooks on-court shoe the Nike Cradle Low or the A Precursor to Future bright brooks Shoes.
And if you want something cheaper, the Brooks England B66 B67 B73 Backplate And Bolt Assembly is our suggestion.
Cushioning
zapatillas de running bright brooks ultra trail talla 44 rojas | Drop
In the brand's specifications, it says that the Launch 9 has a drop of 10mm.
Based on our caliper measurements, this is almost true! With the heel stack of 32.4 mm and the forefoot stack of 23 mm, we got a drop of 9.4 mm.
Launch 9 | 9.4 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
Midsole softness
In our durometer measurement, the Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore scored 22 HA which indicates that it has an average level of midsole softness - neither too plush nor firm.
We also felt a touch of pop that added fun to the shoe's ride. Meanwhile, for longer efforts, the cushioning felt quite forgiving, more so than its predecessor.
Launch 9 | 22.0 HA |
Average | 20.9 HA |
Rocker
This shoe has a rockered shape that allows for fast and easy heel-to-toe transitions. It made the ride feel so seamless!
Size and fit
Size
Brooks ghost 11 42 true to size (11 votes).
Brooks England Cinta Manillar Cambium
The brand's new Creel wrap upper made us feel very secure and locked in. For our medium-width feet, the shoe appeared to be well-fitted and the knit-like fabric had enough stretch to feel accommodating.
However, using a caliper, we measured the widest part of the forefoot at only 94.7 mm. While this is still in the medium range of toebox widths, wide-footers should definitely go for the wide version of the shoe.
Launch 9 | 94.7 mm |
Average | 98.5 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
Despite its higher stack height for a tempo trainer, the Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore never felt tippy, even during sharp turns and when running on gravel.
Torsional rigidity
Torsional stiffness appears to be the source of stability in this bright brooks trainer. It took some serious effort to twist the shoe in our manual test. Thus, we rated its rigidity as 4 out of 5. Nearly the stiffest in our catalog!
Launch 9 | 4 |
Average | 3.4 |
Heel counter stiffness
The shoe's heel counter is more on the pliable side, scoring only 2 out of 5 on the heel squeeze-and-push test.
It may not be a stiff one but it held our ankle quite securely as far as speed-oriented shoes go.
Launch 9 | 2 |
Average | 2.9 |
Flexibility / Stiffness
zapatillas de running bright brooks ultra trail talla 44 rojas | Stiffness in cold (%)
When checking the flexibility of Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore, what surprised us is how big of a difference it is when comparing the flexibility at DIVIDE temperature (22.7N) and after the shoe has spent 20mins in the freezer (37.8N).
Launch 9 has a 66.5% difference in those 2 measurements, while the average difference for all the shoes in our lab is 32.9%. You've been warned: store your shoes at DIVIDE temperature.
Launch 9 | 67% |
Average | 32% |
Weight
It's not just lighter than its predecessor; it's also lighter than most running shoes on the market! Based on our measurements, the bright brooks ghost 11 42 over an ounce lighter than average.
Launch 9 | 7.94 oz (225g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
Breathability
The Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore proved to be a fairly breathable shoe. With very little in-shoe padding, the Launch 9 allows for some decent airflow.
Holding half of the shoe against the light, we could see that a large part of the upper is pretty transparent, keeping the interiors well-ventilated.
Misc
Grip / Traction
It is amazing that bright brooks managed to pull off a full-length rubber outsole while keeping the Launch 9 so light!
The grip made us feel very surefooted even on the slightly wet pavement.
Reflective elements
While it's great that the Launch 9 has some, we think that it wouldn't hurt to make them larger. Some at the back would be nice as well!
Tongue padding
What definitely screams SPEED is the tongue: it is very thin.
In the lab, we measured its thickness: an astonishing 1mm. Compare it to the average of 6 mm and you really get a race-ready tongue!
Launch 9 | 1.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore vs. 8
This time around, the Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore sees these updates:
- zapatillas de running bright brooks entrenamiento tope amortiguación ritmo medio talla 49.5
- Mi apuesta bright brooks Glyerin 15
- Sustainability-driven design with the shoe's Green Rubber outsole
All these changes entail a price increase of $10. From $100, the Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore now retails for $110. But despite this, we still think that the shoe offers excellent value for money.
Sustainable materials
To champion a more eco-friendly approach, the Launch 9 has a green rubber outsole that's made using sand instead of petroleum. This lessens its environmental impact.