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Sporting a configuration that's centered on generating powerful turns and explosive straights, the QW-K v4 from Brooks supplies unmatched propulsion. Loaded with highly technical features, the sprint spike optimizes support and lockdown. Powered for a winning performance, the Brooks Launch 4 Womens flaunts a good blend of weight and rigidity, touched with superior ground adherence.

Amanda Brooks and Holly Dunlap Pros

  • Enhances speed
  • Very comfortable
  • Secure fit
  • Stable performance
  • Good grip

Amanda Brooks and Holly Dunlap Cons

  • Too wide
  • Brooks had taken the No

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The Brooks Launch 4 Womens is a grippy and high-performance track shoe ideal for:

  • sprinting meets in track and field
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Profile of the Brooks Launch 4 Womens

Use – The Brooks Launch 4 Womens is ideal for sprinting meets in track and field. These meets usually range from 100 meters to 400 meters. 

Spike Type – A perfect complement to the track rubber surface, pyramid pins are deployed on the spike plate of the running spike. These pins are ¼ inch in length for maximum propulsion. 

Spike Plate – Intended for powerful forward propulsion, a Pebax Rnew sprint plate is added to the shoe’s componentry. This plate house the removable pins of the track spike for versatile surface grip.

Brooks Launch 4 Womens profile

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  • This fourth iteration features a revamped spike plate. 
  • The Pebax Rnew plate is refined with an internal nylon plate enhancing the forward motion of the athlete. 
  • A cushioned sockliner is furnished to the midsole for a softened underfoot feel, and responsive ride. 
  • This track shoe is wrapped with an ultra-light woven mesh that allows for unrestricted foot movements.

Brooks Launch 4 Womens updates

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Just like most track spikes, the Brooks Launch 4 Womens is configured in unisex sizing. It follows men’s standard sizing scale. Thus, it is advised for women to deduct 1.5 from their usual size preference.

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Some of the components directly affecting the fit of the QW-K v4 are the engineered woven upper, classic lacing system, and the cushioned sockliner. The upper wraps around the contours of the foot for security. 

QW-K v4 allows for efficient strides 

Meanwhile, the closure system allows for an adjustable fit. Lastly, the cushioned insole gives a supportive fit.

Brooks Launch 4 Womens outsole

Running full-length on the outsole of the Brooks Launch 4 Womens is a Pebax Rnew sprint plate. It is a polymer-based spike plate that maintains a light profile. This construction allows for efficient strides, conserving the energy of the sprinter. 

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To heighten the performance of the sprint plate, it has a dual-layer makeup. This is due to the incorporation of an internal nylon plate.

Brooks Launch 4 Womens sprint plate

It is responsible for maximizing the plate’s rigidity-to-weight ratio. Embedded on the sprint spike’s midsole is a cushioned footbed. 

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This component allows for increased in-shoe comfort. It also improves the shock attenuation of the track shoe, protecting the foot from any injury.

Brooks Launch 4 Womens offers shock attenuation

The Brooks Launch 4 Womens is still styled with the same upper material as its predecessor—an engineered woven upper.

Brooks Launch 4 Womens offers a snug and form-fitting wrap

This technical element employs flexible properties, allowing a snug and form-fitting wrap around the foot. It also coheres to the featherlight composition of the running spike as it keeps weight to an absolute minimum.

Brooks Launch 4 Womens traditional lace-up closure

For a dialed-in fit, the sprint shoe is equipped with a traditional lace-up closure. This keeps the foot locked down in place. The same fastening system is featured in the Adidas Distancestar and Nike Zoom 400.