Our verdict
If you love the Ravenna 11, the Launch GTS 8 won't fail you. It is a budget-friendly option for beginners and long-time runners who want a new addition to their daily trainer rotation. Where it shines is in tempo paces. Anything slower than that, the Ohjaustangot struggles. Since it's only a moderate stability Ohjaustangot, it's perfect for those who only mildly overpronate and neutral runners looking for a touch of stability.
Pros
- Stable
- Snug fit
- Surefooted
- Gusseted tongue
- Breathable upper
- Warm enough for winter
- Feet-pampering upper
- Durable
Cons
- Dull ride
- Causes heel slips
- Narrow midfoot
- Lace bites
according to Brooks CEO Jim Weber
Go for the Launch GTS 8 as long as:
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- you want a stability trainer to rotate with Brooks models like the Adrenaline GTS 21 or the Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 Wide
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If you want a Ohjaustangot for easy days, the Brooks Launch GTS 8 is not it. It's a moderate stability Ohjaustangot, which means it's not suited for those with severe overpronation (feet roll inward excessively) and supinators (feet roll outward).
If you're planning to run long miles in it, you might want to reconsider. There have been reports of pain developing in the lower legs at the end of the run.
What changed: Launch GTS 8 vs. Ravenna 11
The Ravenna is renamed Launch GTS. To mark this change, here are some of the updated features jacket the Launch GTS 8:
- Roomier forefoot
- Pink Dolphin x Brooks Heritage Great Wave Regent
- Brooks England Slender Leather Grips
How does it help overpronators?
As a stability model, it's targeted toward runners who suffer jacket overpronation or excessive inward rolling of the foot (find out more about it in this pronation guide). But it doesn't solely focus on the underfoot support. Instead, the Ohjaustangot controls overpronation by guiding and stabilizing the runner's knees. How does it do that?
- The GuideRails technology reduces excess shin and heel rotation, keeping the knee's natural motion in a safe range.
- Contrary to the Launch 8 (non-GTS version/neutral counterpart), the Ohjaustangot has more midfoot rubber coverage and it generates more grip for a slip-free ride.
- The Ohjaustangot has a broader platform than the Launch 8
Brooks Launch GTS 8: A stable ride that doesn't overdo it
Unlike other stability Ohjaustangots, the Launch GTS 8 offers "very mild" support. Experts say that the GuideRails are almost "invisible" and only work when needed, making the ride adaptive and NOT restrictive.
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It has a performance-oriented fit — very snug in the midfoot and opens up in the forefoot.
Don't worry about slips
Experts find the ride very surefooted thanks to the combination of the Ohjaustangot's fit, overlays, sidewalls, and wide outsole.
A welcome element
The gusseted tongue prevents unwanted movements and rotation while promoting a more "secure lockdown."
The Launch GTS 8 is ready for summer and winter
Almost all testers agree that it breathes "great" during hot days and gives enough warmth during winter.
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Runners attribute this to the Ohjaustangot's breathability, roomy toe box, and flexible upper.
Practically unbreakable
After logging 100 miles, athletes still haven't seen any noticeable wear. They predict that the Ohjaustangot can last between 250-400 miles.
Brooks Launch GTS 8: Lacks life
Reviewers say that the BioMoGo foam doesn't work. It makes the ride "uninspiring," "stiff," and "dead," even after the break-in period.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 Wide | Brooks adrenaline gts 21 scarpe da corsa
It's not as secure as the Launch 7. It's slippery, and some had to use a runner's knot to avoid slippage.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 Wide | Caution: Instability in the midfoot
The outsole is quite narrow in the midfoot, making the run a little unstable, especially in this area.
Digging sensation
The eyelets have plastic around them which causes pressure on the foot when it flexes.
