Side by side comparison: Brooks Launch 11 vs Brooks Launch 12

Brooks Launch 11
BrooksLaunch 11

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$90$151$139$114$101

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive midsole
Lightweight for daily use
Durable outsole
Snug heel and toebox
Firm for easy runs

Specs

Best for4:30–6:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight235 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A lightweight, energetic daily trainer excelling at tempo runs but less suited for easy miles.

Where to Buy

Brooks Launch 12
BrooksLaunch 12

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$120$164$150$123$109

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Tempo: 8Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Agile, playful ride
Strong forefoot energy return
Excellent breathability
Narrow, restrictive fit
Limited long-run comfort

Specs

Best for4:30–6:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight249 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight daily trainer with a fun, agile ride; best for narrow-footed runners.

Where to Buy