Our verdict
Pros
- Smooth heel-to-toe transitions
- Lighter weight
- Comfy ride for long miles
- 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
- Top 22% most popular running shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 87 Great! | 90 Superb! | 87 Great! | 89 Great! | |
Price | $110 | $150 | $110 | $170 | |
Pace | Daily runningSpeed training | Speed training | Daily runningSpeed training | CompetitionSpeed training | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.9 oz / 225g 8.1 oz / 230g | 7 negras brooks Announces First Donations for LGBTQ Running Clubs 7 oz / 199g | 8.1 oz / 230g 8.2 negras brooks Addiction 14 Παπούτσια Για Τρέξιμο | 7.5 oz / 213g 7.8 negras brooks England Sillin Flyer S Mujer | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.4 mm 10.0 mm | 9.0 mm 8.0 mm | 10.0 mm 10.0 mm | 8.2 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Soft | Balanced | |
zapatillas de running negras brooks entrenamiento ritmo medio pie normal talla 39 | Small | Small | Normal | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Heel padding durability | - | Decent | Good | Decent | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Breathability | - | Moderate | Moderate | Breathable | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | |
Difference in mujer in cold | Big | Normal | Big | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Flexible | Moderate | Flexible | |
Heel counter mujer | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Rocker | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 32.4 mm 36.0 mm | 28.7 mm 28.0 mm | 33.8 mm 34.0 mm | 32.4 mm 34.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 23.0 mm 26.0 mm | 19.7 mm 20.0 mm | 23.8 mm 24.0 mm | 24.2 mm 26.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Winter | Summer | Winter | Summer | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #192 Top 47% | #48 Top 19% | #103 Top 41% | #58 Top 23% | |
Popularity | #89 Top 22% | #33 Top 13% | #85 Top 34% | #42 Top 17% |
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The Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины is an excellent perfect pick for runners in need of a:
- fun and lightweight running shoe that can go fast or slow
- road shoe built for any distance and can double for casual wear
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If you're looking for a dedicated, tried-and-true speed trainer that's ready to set and beat PRS, we think that it's better to go for the Brooks Hyperion Tempo or the Women's Goodie Two Sleeves negras brooks N Dunn T-Shirt.
And if you want something cheaper, the Brooks Cascadia 16 38 Fucsia is our suggestion.
Breathability
The Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины 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.
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 Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины is over an ounce lighter than average.
Launch 9 | 7.94 oz (225g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
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 | 8.7 mm |
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In our durometer measurement, the Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины 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 | 21.4 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!
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Despite its higher stack height for a speed trainer, the Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины never felt tippy, even during sharp turns and when running on gravel.
Torsional rigidity
Torsional mujer appears to be the source of stability in this negras 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!
Launch 9 | 4 |
Average | 3.2 |
Heel counter mujer
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 | 2.8 |
Flexibility
Difference in mujer in cold
When checking the flexibility of Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины, 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 | 66.5% |
Average | 35.9% |
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It is amazing that negras 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.
Size and fit
Toebox width at the widest part
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 | 98.4 mm |
Comfort
Tongue padding
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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 | 5.6 mm |
Misc
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!
Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины vs. 8
This time around, the Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины sees these updates:
- Кросівки negras brooks ghost 11
- 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 Особенности negras brooks england Brick Lane Roll Up 30л Корзины 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.