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ASICS Sonicblast vs Brooks Launch 12

ASICS

Sonicblast

  • Weight 256 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 46 mm

USD 180

Brooks Launch 12, side view

Brooks

Launch 12

  • Weight 250 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 35 mm

USD 120

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • ASICS Sonicblast has 11 mm more heel stack
  • Brooks Launch 12 is USD 60 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • ASICS Sonicblast
  • Brooks Launch 12
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Sonicblast — Comfort: 4/5
  • Sonicblast — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Sonicblast — Stability: 3/5
  • Sonicblast — Durability: 3/5
  • Sonicblast — Grip: 3/5
  • Sonicblast — Versatility: 4/5
  • Launch 12 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Launch 12 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Launch 12 — Stability: 3/5
  • Launch 12 — Durability: 3/5
  • Launch 12 — Grip: 3/5
  • Launch 12 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionASICS SonicblastBrooks Launch 12
Price
Catalogue price USD 180 USD 120
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 256 g 250 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 46 mm 35 mm
Forefoot stack 38 mm 27 mm
Midsole foam FF TURBO SQUARED / FF BLAST MAX DNA FLASH v2
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.57 out of 5 3.47 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Men's and women's Men's and women's
Uses Daily training Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Sonicblast

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

Brooks Launch 12

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 120

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to ASICS Sonicblast: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Neo Zen, side view

    Mizuno

    Neo Zen

    • Weight 235 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 40 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to ASICS Sonicblast: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Launch 11, side view

    Brooks

    Launch 11

    • Weight 220 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 35.5 mm

    USD 120

    • Close to ASICS Sonicblast: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with Brooks Launch 12

  • Brooks Ghost Amp, side view

    Brooks

    Ghost Amp

    • Weight 255 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to ASICS Sonicblast: same terrain, same category, same role