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Brooks Men's Launch Gts 8 Running Shoe

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AUSTIN: First off, the “Nightlife” colorway is an excellent contrast to my rotation of dark hues as daylight is limited and visibility becomes more imperative. I’ve owned a few versions of the Launch, including the first. It’s a simple, budget-friendly shoe. Simple construction, design and purpose — to provide a snappy ride that can withstand long runs.

Barnes, A., Wheat, J., & Milner, C. (2008). Association between foot type and tibial stress injuries: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(2), 93-98. The standout in the scoring categories is definitely Value. It’s a shoe that can handle all of your road mileage aside from speed day. Ride, Fit, and Style are solid across the board. (I’m not dinging the Ride based on the GTS stiffness - as I feel like this is the feature that some would be looking for, and others could choose the non-GTS version) The Ghost has been a favorite in the Brooks lineup for years, and the latest design is one of our favorite shoes of 2023. This versatile cushioned trainer is a go-to for everyone, from beginner runners to experienced marathoners looking for a reliable workhorse shoe. In RW testing, the Ghost 15’s DNA Loft v2 cushion served up a firm feel underfoot, or “an excellent ride with firm yet spongy cushioning,” as one tester described it. The Launch GTS 9 surprised me. Opening the box I was intrigued by the light feel; visibly it was a different shoe from the Ravenna 11, which I ran in in 2020, particularly regarding the very thin tongue. This thin tongue is a change from the Launch GTS 8 as well.We at Doctors of Running spend a large amount of time talking about the many different ways to add stability to shoes. The most common methods have been posts and heel counters. The challenge is that certain people are going to do well in those IF they want stability, while others may not. Many people still do very well in shoes with medial posts, while others may find those too rigid. They may do better with sidewalls, GuideRails, wider lasted shoes, etc. What can get lost in all these subtleties is whether or not the concept of stability is important. The Brooks Launch GTS 9 is a light stability traditional 10mm drop run trainer featuring GuideRails. They are foam extensions above where the midsole normally ends to help stabilize on landing and transitions with the goal of reducing knee motion, and injuries, by guiding forward in the line of travel. GTS is thus less about controlling “classic” pronation, which they certainly do to a certain extent, yet without firmer under mid foot foams or plastic pieces . The medial side GuideRail is co molded of slightly firmer foam than the midsole while the lateral rail is the same foam as the main midsole.

Photo: Top outsole Launch 9, bottom outsole Launch 8). The pattern is slightly different than the previous version, which I’m guessing is a reason for the weight deduction. Like many of Brooks’ trainers, the outsole is a good balance of providing traction without unnecessary weight. The ride is closer to smooth than snappy. I mean, it’s no Hyperion Tempo , but you get what you pay for. The full rubber outsole did not seem to add extra weight while providing a more durable speed based shoe. The BioMoGo midsole flexed with my foot very naturally and with the added GuideRails, this will suit any runner with a need for stability. Mike P (GTS) The new Green rubber works well for the Launch and has a sustainability benefit.. It’s full coverage, but well segmented so it doesn’t restrict flexibility. It also feels soft, which is a good match to the feel of the midsole. Nothing hard or slappy. It works. You should not expect the softest midsole on the market, simply because it is so versatile and built for different kinds of runs. So, if this is what you are looking for, there are other alternatives available.

Brooks Launch GTS 9 Upper Unit

There is a bit more focus on the support of your foot in the upper of the GTS, as there is an added support band around the midfoot to give an even tighter and more stable fit.

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