Our verdict
Pros
- Compara precios de las Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17
- Lighter weight
- Comfy ride for long miles
- Perfect for any pace
- Not tippy when cornering
- Stable on gravel
- zapatillas de running Brooks pronador pie plano
- Quite breathable
- Sustainable outsole
- Great-value
Cons
- Brooks Vapor 10
- Бігові кросівки brooks vapor 3
Audience verdict
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 87 Great! | 83 Good! | 88 Great! | |
Price | £110 | £130 | £110 | £120 | |
Pace | Daily runningTempo | CompetitionTempo | Daily runningTempo | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.9 oz / 225g 8.1 Brooks PureGrit 7 | 7.2 oz / 203g 7.1 La esencia de estas Brooks Glycerin 18 no ha cambiado | 8.4 Saco de guiador Brooks England Scape preto esverdeado 7.7 zapatillas de running Brooks entrenamiento talla 46 blancas más de 100 | 8.9 intern Nova wears the Brooks Hot Shot Bra in River and Navy $42 9.3 oz / 265g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.4 mm 10.0 mm | 9.8 mm 8.0 mm | 9.5 mm 8.0 mm | 9.4 mm 6.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | Half size small | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
zapatillas de trekking Brooks mujer talla 41 | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
Heel padding durability | - | Bad | Bad | Decent | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | Good | Decent | |
Breathability | - | Breathable | Moderate | Breathable | |
Brooks England Slender Lederen Stuur | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Американские кроссовки беговые brooks glycerin 17 | - | Medium | Medium | Wide | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Pointure spéciale Brooks | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Moderate | Stiff | Flexible | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 32.4 mm 36.0 mm | 32.2 mm 31.5 mm | 33.5 mm 35.5 mm | 31.5 mm 27.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 23.0 mm 26.0 mm | 22.4 mm 23.5 mm | 24.0 mm 27.5 mm | 22.1 mm 21.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | NormalWide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | - | SummerAll seasons | All seasons | SummerAll seasons | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #245 Top 46% | #139 Top 44% | #237 Bottom 25% | #108 Top 35% | |
Popularity | #278 Bottom 48% | #94 Top 30% | #112 Top 36% | #290 Bottom 8% |
Who men buy
The Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 is an excellent perfect pick for runners in need of a:
- fun and lightweight running shoe that can go fast or slow
- road shoe Glycerin de Brooks Running
Who men 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 Hyperion Tempo or the Brooks Levitate 5.
And if you want something cheaper, the Zapatillas Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Morado Coral Negro Mujer SS22 is our suggestion.
Cushioning
When checking the flexibility of Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42, 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.
Drop
In the brand's specifications, it says that the Launch 9 has a drop of 10mm.
Based on our calliper 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 Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 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
Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 is true to size (11 votes).
Brooks Bedlam 3 Schoenen Rennen
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 men 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 Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 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 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 catalogue!
Launch 9 | 4 |
Average | 3.4 |
zapatillas de running Brooks talla 38 azules más de 100 | 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 |
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Stiffness in cold (%)
When checking the flexibility of Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42, 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 Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 is over an ounce lighter than average.
Launch 9 | 7.94 oz (225g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
zapatillas de running Brooks talla 38 azules más de 100 | Breathability
The Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 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 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
Brooks Run Proud Tempo Hat.
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 |
Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 vs. 8
This time around, the Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 sees these updates:
- More cushioned ride, thanks to the additional 2mm stack
- Chaussures BROOKS Glycerin 19 110356 1D 443 Bleu marine
- Sustainability-driven design with the shoe's Green Rubber outsole
All these changes entail a price increase of £10. From £100, the Мужские кроссовки brooks ravenna 9 размер 42 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.