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Brooks Launch 11

Runometry Index 72 out of 100 · Train · Versatile · provisionalRoadTraining & racingVersatileReleased 2025
Brooks Launch 11, side view, White
White

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

72/100

Provisional index · 80 % read

No. 11 of 96 where it would stand among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Excellent

Cushioning31.5 mm
+28.6 pts
Lightness220 g
+35.0 pts
Foam
8.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
220 g
Reference size not stated by the source
Very lightLighter than 95% of them
Lightweight shoes (≤ 230 g)
Drop
8 mm
AverageTypical
8 mm drop shoes
Heel stack
35.5 mm
AverageHigher than 52% of them
Forefoot stack
27.5 mm
AverageHigher than 53% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
DNA FLASH / DNA FLASH v2
Support
Neutral
Outsole
RoadTack rubber

Who and what for

Versions
Unisex

Sources: brooksrunning.com (manufacturer), rei.com (retailer), brooksrunning.co.jp (manufacturer), runrepeat.com (aggregator)

Method

What’s new since the Brooks Launch 10

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

  • Weight

    Launch 11 (2025) · This version
    220 g
    Launch 10 (2023)
    235 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Launch 11 (2025) · This version
    8 mm
    Launch 10 (2023)
    10 mm
    Change
    −2 mm
  • Heel stack

    Launch 11 (2025) · This version
    35.5 mm
    Launch 10 (2023)
    24 mm
    Change
    +11.5 mm
  • Forefoot stack

    Launch 11 (2025) · This version
    27.5 mm
    Launch 10 (2023)
    14 mm
    Change
    +13.5 mm
  • Midsole foam

    Launch 11 (2025) · This version
    DNA FLASH / DNA FLASH v2
    Launch 10 (2023)
    DNA
    Change
    New
CriterionLaunch 11 (2025)This versionLaunch 10 (2023)Change
Weight 220 g 235 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 8 mm 10 mm −2 mm
Heel stack 35.5 mm 24 mm +11.5 mm
Forefoot stack 27.5 mm 14 mm +13.5 mm
Midsole foam DNA FLASH / DNA FLASH v2 DNA New

Model history

2026

Brooks Launch 12, side view, Black

Brooks

Launch 12

  • Weight 250 g
  • Drop 8 mm

5 colours

2025 This version

Brooks Launch 11, side view, White

Brooks

Launch 11

  • Weight 220 g
  • Drop 8 mm

2 colours

2023

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