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Launch 6

Launch 6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (98/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.3 oz
Release
2018 Q4
MSRP
$100
Stack Height
27mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (98/100)

Better than about 98% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 98% of shoes.

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Overall

Exceptional (98/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Value

Exceptional (99/100)

Value ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Comfort

Exceptional (97/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Durability

Above average (83/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (84/100)

Appearance ranking

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (74/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (74/100)

Rank

Ranks above 53% of shoes

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62%

18/29

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 98% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (98/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 98% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

98%

Launch Family

Better than 92% of 10 launch family ranked.

92%

Brooks

Better than 96% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

96%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Launch 5.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.

Cons

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

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks Launch 6
Brooks Launch 11
HOKA Clifton 9
Launch 6
Launch 11
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best value
Newest / Lowest price
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M
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8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
27/17mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
—
5mm
Release
2018 Q4
2024 Q4 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$100
—
$165
Best price
—
$119.99 Lowest price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (98%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (96%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (53%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (74%)
Good (71%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (73%)
Below average (30%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (>99%) Best value
Exceptional (98%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

29 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 29 written reviews

Launch is my forever shoe

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

4/5

Overall

I've been wearing the Launch for the past 5 years. It's a great no-frills neutral shoe that has served me well from 5ks to marathons. Only complaint is that they do wear out kind of quickly, but given the price is relatively low this hasn't bothered me too much. I don't feel like there's been too much change in the shoe (I have also worn the 4 and 5), but in my opinion, this is a good thing.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Launch 6

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

Awesome shoe, I use it for anything from long miles on muddy trails to light work on the track. Would definitely recommend it as a racing flat for half or fulls for someone who wants more cushion in their racer.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Best value for money lightweight trainer

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

5/5

Overall

Excellent value for money. Costs next to nothing in ages that some people pay 275 for a pair of running shoes. Excellent durability as well. Have a pair with 400 miles on that I still regularly use. I just started using a new pair in my rotation. Basic cushioning, but it gets the job done. I use them for fast paces training and long runs (most of my long runs have faster segments in them).
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Brooks Launch 6 Personal Review

Long D Runner · Dec 28, 2019

4/5

Overall

This shoe is definitely an upgrade to the previous Launch versions (I have worn 3-5 before). The durability of the 6 is pretty great, as I have two pairs that I rotate and they have both looked almost as good as new for 300+ miles on both of them. Overall, the shoe could provide a bit more bounce, but as I have a very high-arching sole and a relatively wide foot, they were very comfortable to wear. I have had a lot of shin splint and other lower leg tightness issues in the near past, but none have really flared up since I started using the Launch 6.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

A good shoe

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

4/5

Overall

Wanted a cheap everyday trainer, that's what I got. Responsive and snappy for me. The heel cup is a bit weird and leads to a lot of wear on my socks for some reason.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5