Side by side comparison: Brooks Launch 11 vs Hoka Rincon 4

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.

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Hoka Rincon 4
HokaRincon 4

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.6

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$123$113$92$82

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 7Durability: 5Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Lightweight for daily use
Soft, smooth cushioning
Breathable mesh upper
Narrow, low-volume toebox
Limited durability
Average energy return

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
StackNA
Weight228 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight daily trainer with soft cushioning and a snug fit, but limited durability and energy.

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