Brooks

Launch 4

Launch 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Excellent (92/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.2 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$100
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (92/100)

Better than about 91% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 91% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Excellent (92/100)

Overall ranking

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Excellent (92/100)

Rank

Ranks above 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Exceptional (99/100)

Value ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

Rank

Ranks above >99% of shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (96/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

Rank

Ranks above 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (81/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (78/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (78/100)

Rank

Ranks above 60% of shoes

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Durability

Good (77/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (77/100)

Rank

Ranks above 58% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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42%

13/31

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 91% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Excellent (92/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 90% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

90%

Launch Family

Worse than 50% of 10 launch family ranked.

50%

Brooks

Better than 69% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

69%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Launch 2.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.

Cons

  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.2 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2024 Q4 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$100
$165
Best price
$119.99 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (91%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (94%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (70%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
Good (71%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (60%)
Below average (30%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (>99%) Best value
Exceptional (98%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

24 reader ratings

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WOMENS LAUNCH 4

Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2019

5/5

Overall

Love these shoes, used to be loyal to Nike as a distance runner I fell in love with Brooks in college. Launch 4 is durable for trails or pavement. Comfortable shoe, enough support but not bulky.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Brooks Launch 4 Review - Not Bad

Anonymous runner · Jul 21, 2019

4/5

Overall

Before my Brooks Launch 4's, I had a pair of Asics. I don't remember what kind of Asics, but it was Asics nonetheless. I loved these Brooks. They are a great all around shoe. I have owned them for a little over a year now and put 20-30 miles a week on them and their just now starting to be kick around shoes. I am 5'11, 170 lbs. I wear my shoes hard and they have held up for the long run. I used them for long runs, tempo runs, and even track workouts (because I am cheap and havn't purchased spikes). If you are looking for a comfortable, neutral, and all performing shoe, the Brooks Launch series is something you have to try. I would have continued with Brooks, but I recently heard such great news about the Asics Kayano Series that I just had to give them a try, as they fit my slightly pronating gait. Cheers and happy running.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 3, 2018

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 3, 2018

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5