Brooks  Launch 11 Road-Running Shoes - Men's

Springy

I have run and walked in a variety of Brooks styles over the years, and I have really enjoyed the Launch 11 for walking. I work on a university hospital campus and like many coworkers, I wear running shoes quite a bit of the time. The Launch 11s feel comfortable and speedy for long treks across campus. These feel better to me than the similar Launch and Ravenna styles I've had in the past. I plan on wearing these as a daily driver and saving my Adrenaline GTS and Glycerin GTS for actual runs. I think these will be good for cross training, too. The colorway I purchased is a departure for me, but I like the style - especially after many pairs of grey or blue Brooks.

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Great new addition to the Launch line

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve used several Launch models ranging back to the Launch 2, and this update is true to the others in the line. The shoe feels comfortable out of the box and I was able to slap it on and do an easy 4-miler without any break-in needed. Overall it feels springy and firm underfoot, and maybe a little lighter in weight than previous Launches, which I appreciated! I have feet that are more on the flat side and the arch/midsole of this shoe felt great. Overall it’s a nice addition to my lineup and feels like it will be versatile for long runs, speedwork, and race day. My only complaint would be I’m not a huge fan of the design aesthetic (the gradient coloring isn’t my fave) but your mileage may vary!

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Perfecting Launch 11’s

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Launch 11 - I have the launch 10’s and found a great shoe for running, the Launch 11’s have made even more improvements and fit my running style perfectly.

Originally posted on Brooks Running Australia

Incredibly comfortable, disappointingly un-durable

Let me start by saying that I love the Launch. I’ve been wearing them since the Launch 2, and have almost never had issues with durability despite putting hundreds of miles on each pair. However, in this iteration, the insides near the heel are already showing substantial deterioration despite having only roughly 100 miles on them. The fabric is pilling and straight up just rubbing off. Despite this, the shoe is incredibly comfortable, springy, and exactly what I have come to expect with the Launch- the sole exception is the durability of the inside of the shoe.

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Very comfortable

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, I found these shoes to be comfortable with a soft and cushion-y feel with plenty of support. Overall, they look nice and feel great. Whether I need to keep up with my active toddler or just being on my feet, these were great all day. There are a couple things that are more of a preference issue for me. I wasn’t a fan of the backside of the shoe being primarily white and the lip on the back of shoe at the ankle is not easy to grab. Lastly, the bottom of the shoe is fairly smooth and seems to offer best traction for street running or training. These shoes can easily be worn all day. I like the design of the shoe but not necessarily the color scheme. I prefer a darker all over shoe. Overall, I loved the soft cushion and overall comfort of these.

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Great performance support trainer

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shoes feel great from the first run! The fit is slightly more narrow than what I’m used to, but they are still comfortable for me (with wide feet). There is plenty of support which makes the shoe great for long distances. I would consider this design to be more of a performance shoe that works great for running and walking but I won’t be wearing it everyday just because I have more comfortable shoes. I would prefer just a little bit more width in the toe box but I do really like the support these shoes give my feet.

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Probably the most comfortable pair of running shoes I’ve owned. I’ve been struggling for the past few years to run without aggravating old leg injuries, but in the few weeks I’ve been running in these I haven’t had a single issue. Great cushioning that still allows me to run with good form, and they’re very light. My only issue has been with the shoelaces, as I’ve had multiple runs where they have come untied multiple times. They’re a bit slippery, but I think it’s just an issue of getting them broken in. Tucking them into the sides of the shoe has solved this problem for the most part. Fantastic shoes for aging knees.

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Lightweight and extremely comfortable

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so impressed with this shoe. I was first surprised by how lightweight they are. They fit perfectly and are very supportive. The arch is exactly what a runner needs. I have been wearing these daily for two weeks. I run in them and also wear for the style. They have a great style that looks nice with a variety of outfits. They grip well when running in wet conditions and they dried fast. The sole feels very cushiony. I will be wearing these as my go to sneakers now. I do recommend these.

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Great new color pattern, Solid foundation.

I'm not a runner but love Brooks for work, I'm on my feet for 10-12 hours a day. My go to is the Revel line but these new Launch 11's are going in my daily rotation. I like the solid foundation feel the shoe has. I enjoy the the way the shoe hugs my foot with comfort. I had saw them online, but recently was at a local shoe store with my wife and saw them in person. I really liked the stylish black and grey design. Once I tried them on I knew they were going home with me.

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Very comfortable sneaker!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband loves these sneakers because of how comfortable they truly are. He loves the look and style, especially how the inside of the shoe fades into a lighter color. He is looking forward to wearing these on days he’ll be on his feet a lot. One important thing to note is they definitely run a half size small as a half size bigger would be a better fit for him. He is a TTS 11 and would need an 11.5 in this style.

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