Hi Brian,While improved in stability the Novablast 2 is not as stable as the Launch. My foot sat further down in the heel of the Velocity, which felt like a stability feature. While I do feel as though my previous Launch did feel like a little less shoe, its hard to recall if it felt like that in its early miles.
Especially during some turns I didnt feel as locked in as I would like. Although not extremely noticeable, the stack height makes the Launch 9 a better option for distances. You get a lot of well engineered, andmore sustainable, outsole for the $110 here with durability expected to be excellent. The Launch is a traditional 10mm drop daily run trainer that has been a long time favorite on the lighter, less cushioned, more agile end of the category. Id pick the Launch, but the Atreyu is not a bad shoe if it works for you. Sam: A new one on me, the upper is what Brooks calls a Creel Warp mesh.
Brooks Loft v3 nitrogen infused foam in the Launch would be wow and worth $120-$130 easily, with the somewhat dated BioMoGo DNA here what keeps the Launch 9 from really wowing me. The UA has a much more locked down upper, and firmer ride which I found more suited to faster running. The Launch 9 is $10 more, and I imagine the Launch 8 will be on sale. While I might call the midsole unexciting as compared to other road shoes, the rubber outsole has better durability compared to daily trainer/speed road shoes. Renee: The Rebel v2 was my favorite road shoe of 2021. Brooks Caldera 6 Multi Tester Review: Massive, Sup Testbericht: Altra Mont Blanc - ein echter Rohdiam ON Running Cloudmonster Initial Multi Tester Revi New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v12 Multi Tester Rev Testbericht: Saucony Ride 15 - Die neue Leichtigke ON-Running Cloudvista Multi Tester Review. Shannon: You cant beat a shoe that feels this good and does this much for $110. I can see it moving around a bit more if you tend to keep your lacing a bit looser. Seriously, what shoe is even $110 anymore?! Sam: The Launch is a traditional 10mm drop daily run trainer that has been a long time favorite on the lighter, less cushioned, more agile end of the category. At $110, the Launch 9 can be a do-it-all trainer and casual shoe, with enough comfort for many runners to use from a 5K to 20-miler. Just for context - Im a forefoot/midfoot striker. For fit, I agree with Mike, the fit is true-to-size. Rather, it felt stiff and like there was just too much shoe going on for something in the Launch franchise, but I was willing to give it a chance!
Ultimately, I found the shoe worked best at paces just below workout-level, so the tradeoff for comfort at more moderate paces is welcomed. It also feels soft, which is a good match to the feel of the midsole. The Launch 9 is an improvement on the Launch 8 with its additional stack height and reduced weight. Mike P (GTS) The upper material itself is quite comfortable. (Non GTS): I agree with Mike: the value of the Launch 9 is its top scoring quality. Renee: The Revel 5 is another budget/well-priced daily trainer at $100. Would it be a touch more forgiving than the Launch 8 while not giving up the get up and go do just about anything character of the Launch? The Brooks has a more regular running shoe feel, while the Saucony seems to both bounce and propel you forward. The shoes are incredibly lightweight for the stack height and amount of outsole coverage. I really like both shoes.
My review pair is GTS (Go-To-Support) which means it has a lateral Guide Rail extending from the heel to mid foot of the same foam as the midsole and a co-molded slightly firmer than midsole foam on the medial side. Shannon (GTS): It seems that we see more and more brands going towards more full ground-contact with their outsoles, and this is definitely a change that we see from the Launch GTS 8 in this version. I noted excellent cushion feel at the ball of th foot with a thinner more agile less cushioned feel at the very front of toe off. 2 bumpers extend its length for some lace protection. I cant tell much of a difference between the Launch 8 and Launch 9 when Im wearing them A/B. But on the flip side, I found that the foam compressed a bit over time and it wasnt as cushy as the initial feel. The Endo Speed is a great shoe across the entire pace range from very fast to long runs. This extra couple mm of material have not made this shoe feel bulkier or heavier ( and in fact it is lighter in weight), but we still derive the benefit of just a smidgeon of additional cushioning. 2021 Best of Running & Contributors Year in Review Articles.
For its additional stack and reduction of weight, I think the Launch 9 is the better choice. The additional stack height provides some give and comfort in the forefoot. The upper is also more strapped down than the Brooks, which is necessary with the bouncier midsole. The only reason for a 9.5 rather than a 10 is thatthe Glycerin 19 is still my golden child of a shoe and while this is awesome, it hasnt quite ascended that high on the pedestal. Shannon (GTS): The upper on this model is relatively similar to that of the previous version. Seriously, what shoe is even $110 anymore?! For $10 to $20 more, a runner could pay for a more responsive shoe, but those super trainers dont always have good outsole coverage. Seemingly similar shoes, but also different. The upper material itself is quite comfortable. This is going to be a versatile, go-to-for-anything type of shoe just as I used my previous Launch. You get a bit more cushion underfoot with the Launch, which is noticeable after the Atreyu packs in a little. The ride is ultimately what made me a fan of this shoe. Enjoyed this post? I ran with the non GTS Launch 9, so I cannot compare the stability features. The Launch 8 is a more traditional, firmer ride, for daily miles. While I dont normally like high drop shoes, the 10mm Launch 9 is not polarizing. I found the ride most comfortable at moderate paces, but the shoes worked fine during a jog, 4 miles at 10K pace, jog workout. Mike P Way back when I first started running, one of my first shoes was the Launch 2. The Launch 9 is a lighter shoe, and the non GTS Launch 9 is much more nimble than the Velocity 2. Mike P (10.0): The Endo Speed also features a more modern, bouncy, and responsive foam, in addition to the Speedroll technology. The ST-4 is really fun for a short and quick run, if your feet and lower legs are strong enough. You cant beat a shoe that feels this good and does this much for $110. The Endo Speed also features a more modern, bouncy, and responsive foam, in addition to the Speedroll technology.
It handles all paces well but leans faster paced daily training and shorter distances for me. These partnerships do not influence our editorial content. As discussed GTS is more about aligning and stabilizing the knee in the direction of travel than traditional pronation control often found in the midsole foam further down towards the outsole. No bouncy bouncy but protective and more than adequate as we have 36mm at the heel. Sam: The Launch 9 has a solid more traditional ride that is firmer with more quick response than lively bounce or rebound feel but..compared to prior we do have a touch more forgiving and more deeply cushioned ride. So far, this wasnt feeling much like it at all.
In theory, this shoe should feel like its neutral counterpart, just with the added stability of the Guide Rails wrapping the heel. For its additional stack and reduction of weight, I think the Launch 9 is the better choice. All Rights Reseved . Nothing hard or slappy. RTR German, Spanish, French, Danish, Polish Reviews, Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Multi Tester Review: Speed Meets New Comfort & Versatility! Look, if you love one, youre probably going to love the other.
Also with regards to the outsole, I found the Launch to have awesome traction whether on concrete, asphalt, wet concrete or damp wood surfaces. While I felt that this somewhat reduced the overall flexibility of the midfoot, it definitely served to give this shoe a super-stable feel upon landing.
Beyond that, youd derive similar benefits from either of these great options.
It works.
Like the previous version, the Launch 9 does not feel like a 10mm shoe. The relative light weight and general comfort of the Launch 8 made it a great casual and running shoe, and all at a low price of $100.
The obvious big difference is 0 drop vs. 10mm in the Brooks. I would not take the UA out on a long run. Putting GTS aside, the Launch 9 is a great overall shoe, and an amazing value at $110. For me the shoe is a tale of two sides - front and back. The Launch 9 is $10 more, and I imagine the Launch 8 will be on sale.
There is a touch more rebound feel, a bit more shock impact reduction, and deeper cushion. The toe bumper below the denser front orange weave is quite firm more vertical than the weave would indicate over the toes and clearly has a plastic stiffener of some kind. I assume the GTS technology would work much better and is probably even designed more for heel striking. The UA has a much more locked down upper, and firmer ride which I found more suited to faster running. (Non GTS): I ran with the Non-GTS version, and found the ride nimble and neutral. Not to worry though as thats the beauty of Brooks Guide Rail system: they can still accommodate a neutral runner and without overcorrecting, unlike the medial posts of yore. It worked well for me but the long bumpers may be a bit stiff near the top lacing and could be broken up for a bit more foot flex forward. Launch has a more durable (actual rubber) outsole as well as a more durable midsole foam. Its strange that 7 versions later, they have the same kind of feel to me. I ran some gravel and uneven terrain, and despite the 10mm drop, the ride was comfortable and stable. I thought the Launch 8 felt fine at 15 miles, and the Launch 9 may be fine for 20 miler runs (for the runners who dont need much cushion). I received the GTS version and was curious to see what 2mm more foam, the new outsole, and lower weight did for the ride. The shoes are incredibly lightweight for the stack height and amount of outsole coverage. 
a very respectable weight for such a decently stacked, full rubber coverage outsole trainer. For $10 to $20 more, a runner could pay for a more responsive shoe, but those super trainers dont always have good outsole coverage. Renee (Non GTS): Again, Mike has some good points. Overall I feel the stack really extends the range of the shoe into long run territory - especially for lighter runners. 12 Comparisons, Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 Multi Tester Review: Relentlessly Forward! I thought the Launch 8 felt fine at 15 miles, and the Launch 9 may be fine for 20 miler runs (for the runners who dont need much cushion). With the GTS 9, I barely notice they are there at all, no interference with my stride but..I can tell they are "there" really functioning more for sure like extended vertical sidewalls for a touch of support than posts, plates, variable density foams etc or for that matter the earlier GTS shoes implementation. Ride, Fit, and Style are solid across the board.
Buttery Smooth & Versatile! Renee (Non GTS): Mike makes a good point about the cluster of lace holes around the foot opening of the upper. The Launch 8 has better protection underfoot, but Ive used the Rebel v2 from short speed work to 20 milers on gravel. Brooks managed to let us have our cake and eat it too with their addition of more cushioning yet keeping things lightweight.
8 Comparisons, New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer Multi Tester Review: Carbon Plated, Super Max Cushion. As far as the GTS it is fine by me although not my preference as the regular is lighter yet and the full Green Rubber outsole all by itself provides some noticeable stability in the mix.
The standout in the scoring categories is definitely Value. (Im 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). Normally I run in the neutral version of the Launch, but I found the Launch GTS arrived in its stead.
Article by Mike Postaski, Renee Krusemark, Shannon Payne, and Sam Winebaum. Sizing was similar, and my womens 8 fit the same on both models. But it is still useful training-wise to mix in the zero drop Magnifly to keep my lower legs and feet strong. Topo is also more spacious up front, although I had no issues with the Brooks. The Launch 9 is very much like the previous version in terms of ride, but it now gains 2mm more stack height and it loses weight (about 0.46oz less in my size 8).
Worth noting, sizing was the same as the previous model and I felt my size 8 fit just as it did previously. Overal,l I found the Launch 9 somewhat more cushioned and forgiving than the 8 but still in character as a responsive firmer ride. The ride and the midsole of the Launch 9 are my choice, likely because the Launch 9 is a lighter shoe (and $20 less). Its not easy for a shoe company to make different variations of the same shoes, so Brooks definitely has a market for their GTS shoes. I wore a womens size 8 in both. For faster paces, the upper is not as secure as I would like, but it is a good balance for what a daily trainer should be, especially as a $110 shoe. Mike P (GTS) GTS seems to be one of those things where those that need it are either already aware of it, or at least curious about trying a shoe with some motion control. Also with regards to the outsole, I found the Launch to have awesome traction whether on concrete, asphalt, wet concrete or damp wood surfaces. The only reason for a 9.5 rather than a 10 is thatthe Glycerin 19 is still my golden child of a shoe and while this is awesome, it hasnt quite ascended that high on the pedestal. I tested the UA in a US 9.5 but we generally recommended sizing up; 10 would have worked better for me. It for sure has a more energetic midsole foam and ride, If you stay aligned in the direction of travel Novablast is great while the Launch is more stable,firmer, not as exciting but more reliableSam, Editor, 2017 Road Trail Run. I ran with the non GTS Launch 9, so I cannot compare the stability features. While I might call the midsole unexciting as compared to other road shoes, the rubber outsole has better durability compared to daily trainer/speed road shoes. Sam: The midsole is Brooks usual BioGoDNA with 2mm more of it than in the Launch 8.
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