The i-Run team says
The Brooks Launch 11 shoe for men allows you to enjoy an ideal balance between cushioning and responsiveness during your running sessions.
Launch 11: for what type of athlete, what usage, what distance, and surface?
The Launch 11 is suitable for all levels seeking a comfortable and responsive model for their regular training on roads and trails.
You can fully enjoy it on short to medium distances, up to a half-marathon.
Launch 11, what usage?
+ Lightweight, it allows you to add responsiveness to your running sessions while benefiting from ideal cushioning.
- If you are looking for a versatile model focused on comfort and for longer distances, we recommend the Brooks Ghost.
Why choose the Launch 11?
By opting for this shoe, you benefit from:
- A welcome energy return to facilitate your progress.
- High-performance cushioning for perfect shock absorption.
- Fluid and natural strides.
- A reliable and personalized foot support.
Launch 11, what's new?
Compared to the previous version, the Launch 10, it features:
- A new 8 mm drop.
- A newly designed midsole for more dynamism and bounce.
- A wider base to improve stability.
- A new outsole designed with recycled materials and equipped with flexibility grooves to smoothen your strides.
- A new, more breathable mesh upper and a new comfortable collar to reduce friction.
Features of the Launch 11 shoe
- Drop: 8 mm
- Cushioning: Composed of nitrogen-injected foam, the midsole rewards your efforts and offers comfortable cushioning. A different foam at the forefoot provides an energetic take-off.
- Upper (the top part that wraps your foot): Equipped with a double layer of mesh, it ensures pleasant ventilation for optimal breathability. The new collar reduces the risk of irritation and friction.
- Outsole: Its durable rubber resists abrasion and ensures your grip on asphalt. The flexibility grooves improve transitions while its wider base enhances your stability.
- Removable insole
- Width D: medium
- Weight observed at i-Run: 232 g in size 42
Technologies
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DNA Flash
Material predominantly composed of EVA in which nitrogen is infused. This allows for a perfect blend of lightness, rebound, and cushioning. It is specially designed to meet the needs of speed-oriented shoes.
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Engineered Air Mesh
The new Engineered Air Mesh upper conforms to the foot for a perfect fit and better breathability.
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RoadTack
A new durable and lightweight rubber made from a blend of rubber and recycled silica.
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DNA FLASH v2
The new DNA FLASH v2 cushioning with nitro-injection features a lighter and more durable formulation. Enhanced responsiveness promotes a swift stride and powerful energy return, while the meticulously designed cushioning layers effectively absorb impact, helping you stay in shape all the way to the finish line.
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Speed Heel
The collar does not cling to your Achilles tendon to reduce the risk of chafing and irritation.
