Our verdict

zapatillas de running bright brooks tope amortiguación talla 44 azules Brooks is a daily trainer that can handle any speed we put into our run. Whether we're going fast or slow, it performs. On top of this, it can handle any distance. From short runs, 5Ks to 20 miles, it doesn't disappoint. Ultimately, we recommend getting the Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore if you're after a solid all-rounder that doesn't hurt the wallet or the feet.

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  • 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

zapatillas de running bright brooks ultra trail talla 44 rojas Cons

  • Comparamos precios de las bright brooks Transcend 4
  • Brooks ArielW & Beast 6M

Audience verdict

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Great!

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

Launch 9 on the track

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.

forefoot stack height of launch 9

Test results
Launch 9 9.4 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Number of shoes
-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

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.

Test results
Launch 9 22.0 HA
Average 20.9 HA
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Compared to 330 running shoes
Number of shoes
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 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! 

rocker profile of launch 9

Size and fit

Size

Brooks ghost 11 42 true to size (11 votes).

Brooks England Pickwick 12L Odblaskowy Skórzany Plecak?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 382 running shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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.

Forefoot width of the Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore

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.

Test results
Launch 9 94.7 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
Number of shoes
91.6 mm
Brooks England Cinta Manillar Cambium
104.9 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.

Stretching in bright brooks launch 9

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!

Test results
Launch 9 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 382 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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.

Heel counter of the Launch 9

It may not be a stiff one but it held our ankle quite securely as far as speed-oriented shoes go.

back of the launch 9

Test results
Launch 9 2
Average 2.9
Compared to 366 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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 in the freezer

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. 

Test results
Launch 9 67%
Average 32%
Compared to 383 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
Stiffness in cold
101%

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 on the track

Test results
Launch 9 7.94 oz (225g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 404 running shoes
Number of shoes
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

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.

Closeup of the upper on launch 9

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.

Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore outsole

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!

Night run in Launch 9

Tongue padding

What definitely screams SPEED is the tongue: it is very thin.

Thickness of the tongue on Why bright brooks Isnt Doing Retro Sneakers Anymore

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!

Test results
Launch 9 1.0 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 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: 

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  • Mi apuesta bright brooks Glyerin 15
  • Sustainability-driven design with the shoe's Green Rubber outsole

Brooks launch 9 cut in pieces

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.

Launch 9 in the lab