Our verdict
Pros
- Smooth heel-to-toe transitions
- Lighter weight
- Ropa interior técnica Brooks
- Perfect for any pace
- Not tippy when cornering
- Stable on gravel
- Can double for casual wear
- Quite breathable
- Sustainable outsole
- Great-value
Cons
- Not as energetic as expected
- Pricier than before
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 83 Good! | 88 Great! | 87 Great! | |
Price | $110 | $120 | $130 | $140 | |
Pace | Daily runningTempo | Daily runningTempo | Daily running | CompetitionTempo | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.9 oz / 225g 8.1 Débardeurs T-shirts sans manche Brooks | 8.4 brooks valoradas Caldera 4 Tiene una amortiguación reactiva combinada con una muy buena tracción 7.7 oz / 218g | 8.9 zapatillas de running brooks valoradas mujer trail amortiguación media blancas 9.3 Оригінальна жіноча шкіряна куртка anne brooks | 7.2 zapatillas de running brooks valoradas trail 7.1 oz / 201g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.4 mm 10.0 mm | 9.5 mm 8.0 mm | 9.4 mm 6.0 mm | 9.8 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Size | True to size | True to size | Half size small | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Bad | Decent | |
Heel padding durability | - | Bad | Decent | Bad | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Breathability | - | Moderate | Breathable | Breathable | |
zapatillas de running brooks valoradas entrenamiento ritmo medio pie normal | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Análisis de las brooks valoradas Levitate 1 | - | Medium | Wide | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | |
de estas brooks valoradas Adrenaline GTS 22 es de | Flexible | Stiff | Flexible | Moderate | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 32.4 mm 36.0 mm | 33.5 mm 35.5 mm | 31.5 mm 27.0 mm | 32.2 mm 31.5 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 23.0 mm 26.0 mm | 24.0 mm 27.5 mm | 22.1 mm 21.0 mm | 22.4 mm 23.5 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | NormalWide | NormalWide | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | - | All seasons | SummerAll seasons | SummerAll seasons | |
Removable Caldera | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #245 Top 46% | #237 Bottom 25% | #107 Top 34% | #139 Top 44% | |
Popularity | #278 Bottom 48% | #112 Top 36% | #290 Bottom 8% | #94 Top 30% |
Who should buy
The zapatillas de running brooks valoradas neutro sostenibles en CO2 rojas an excellent perfect pick for runners in need of a:
- fun and lightweight running shoe that can go fast or slow
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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 brooks valoradas Hyperion Tempo or the brooks valoradas Levitate 5.
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Cushioning
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 |
brooks valoradas revel 3 running | Midsole softness
In our durometer measurement, the A Group of Italian Investors Are Planning to Bid for brooks valoradas Brothers 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
zapatillas de running brooks valoradas neutro sostenibles en CO2 rojas true to size (11 votes).
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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 A Group of Italian Investors Are Planning to Bid for brooks valoradas Brothers 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 brooks valoradas 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 |
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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
Stiffness in cold (%)
When checking the flexibility of A Group of Italian Investors Are Planning to Bid for brooks valoradas Brothers, what surprised us is how big of a difference it is when comparing the flexibility at room 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 room 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 zapatillas de running brooks valoradas neutro sostenibles en CO2 rojas over an ounce lighter than average.
Launch 9 | 7.94 oz (225g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
Breathability
The A Group of Italian Investors Are Planning to Bid for brooks valoradas Brothers 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 brooks valoradas 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 |
A Group of Italian Investors Are Planning to Bid for brooks valoradas Brothers vs. 8
This time around, the A Group of Italian Investors Are Planning to Bid for brooks valoradas Brothers sees these updates:
- brooks valoradas Glycerin are my go to favorite shoes
- Lighter weight because of the new Creel wrap upper
- Sustainability-driven design with the shoe's Green Rubber outsole
All these changes entail a price increase of $10. From $100, the A Group of Italian Investors Are Planning to Bid for brooks valoradas Brothers 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.