Brooks Launch 5

The pedigree of the Brooks Running Launch saga remains intact in the Brooks Launch 5 as the American brand's quintessential hybrid shoe that gains in speed and elasticity. The Launch 5 is capable of offering both the agility and energy needed for daily workouts.

The hallmarks of this fifth version of the Launch basically remain the same: its traditional 10-millimeter drop and wider last compared to more conventional models. However, the tooling is the same as seen in the Brooks Launch 4, especially in the midsole and outsole.

The Philadelphia-based company's DNA can be seen in the midsole with the exclusive BioMoGo foam, which ensures cushioning and responsiveness that adapts to the runner's profile. The feel is more pleasant and softer with every stride.

The outsole of the Brooks Launch 5 is also divided into two distinct parts. Thus, in the front part, this running shoe mounts a blown rubber compound, which allows for greater rebound, while in the heel area appears the most resistant material to promote greater durability. This, coupled with the crossover midfoot design, makes the Brooks Launch 5 offer faster and smoother transitions. All of this, Brooks Running defines as the Midfoot Transition Zone, through which the movement between the heel and forefoot is accelerated.

Brooks Launch 5, its most outstanding novelties

Summarizing what the Brooks Launch 5 inherits from its previous versions, the improvements in this running shoe are focused on its upper, which has been completely redesigned.

The upper of the Launch 5 is made of a one-piece engineered mesh (Air Mesh), which also includes an internal bootie-like structure, resulting in a model with improved breathability, flexibility and fit. A fit that is more enveloping and secure for the runner's foot.

All in all, the Brooks Launch 5 is the all-round running shoe, because you can use it for fast training sessions and series, as well as for competing in long-distance races. In addition, one of its advantages is that this Launch 5 is presented as a lighter option than the iconic Brooks Glycerin 15.

With that standard 10-millimeterdrop, the Brooks Launch 5 does not vary in weight either, gram up, gram down, and stays at 255 grams, being a remarkably light model for faster running.