BrooksMens Launch 6 Running Shoe

I am 43 years old and started walking about 4 months ago in an effort to get in better shape (I also made significant dietary changes). After about 3 weeks of walking I decided to start walking a treadmill during my lunch break. This soon became slow (very slow) jogging on the treadmill. About a month ago I got to the point I am running 5k’s or more during my lunch break and decided it was time to upgrade the running shoes. I talked to a guy I know who runs and he recommended Brooks and that I go to a store to get fitted. The problem is that during this COVID-19 thing you may have heard about I can’t go to get fitted, so I asked on my Googler about different types of feet and figured out what kind of feet I have. I ordered these Brooks running shoes a half size larger than what I wear in a Nike and they fit perfectly. The extra half size was to accommodate my feet swelling a little during running. To say I am satisfied with this purchase would be the understatement of all my reviews. These shoes have exceeded my expectations. I absolutely love them. If you are a neutral runner with medium arches these are the shoes for you. I highly recommend them. I give them my stamp of approval (whatever that’s worth).

Brooks makes a solid line of running shoes. The fit is excellent and the Launch series is a good balance of being light and having comfort. The price point on these are also a bit better than other brands too.These took a bit of time to break-in, as opposed to the Launch 5 that needed no time at all. It took me about 10 miles to get these to the perfect point, but they weren't a hard 10 miles to put down either. It seemed to get molded to my feet after the first 3 miles, then got even better from there. I'm hoping they last longer than the Launch 5 that lasted me about a year. That said, I'm running more because of these shoes, so it's hard to complain.Run Happy!!

Love this shoe, got me through several XC seasons.That said, since the Launch 6 are several generations old now (we are up to the Launch 9) I wouldn't recommend purchasing it. The shoe glue holding the tread on weakens over time... shoes have a shelf-life.If you buy these you'll enjoy them, but don't except a long lifespan!

This shoe is the first Brooks product I have tried (have always used ASICS in the past). Have only put about 10 miles on them so far and find the fit and comfort very good. This is the lightest shoe I have ever run in and I think this does make a performance difference. I had been trying all summer to get my one and two mile times down with little improvement. With this shoe I suddenly cut 12 and 25 seconds off. Maybe it was just the cooler weather but I think it was the shoes.

Great running shoe! I had initially ordered a size 10.5 because the Merrell shoes I wear are that size and they were a bit short. I bumped up a half size and it made a world of difference. This shoe has great balance between feeling the surface you are running on and cushion to prevent too much jarring of my joints. The drop from heel to toe definitely accommodates my neutral running stride. This is definitely a shoe I enjoy because it is springy enough to pick up the pace during a 5k, and comfortable enough to pound the pavement for a half marathon.

Great pair of shoes but I was disappointed in the packaging. The shoes arrived in a generic box. Printed on the inside lid of the box was ... " This item has been repackaged ... because the original box was damaged in transit". The shoes appear to have been someone's returned item based on the lacing pattern of the two shoes which did not appear to be the traditional manufacturers lacing pattern. I rate the shoes a 5 but the packaging a very weak 2.

I have worn brooks launch 6 sneakers for the past few years. They are my favorite model. I have an old worn pair that has still held up very well other than ordinary wear and tear. I ordered a new pair of launch 6 back in April 2023 and have only worn them a few times. The shoes still look new and there is no wear on the soles. As of July 2023 the treads are coming off (separating from the bottom soles of the sneakers - both shoes). I expected more than a few wears out of these sneakers. Very disappointed.

Need a size bigger than what you would usually wear, but I have PF and I have found these are the best sneaker type shoes to wear that cause me to have little to no foot pain. They have a little loose fit in the toe, but not bad and that is actually what I like, I don't think it is enough to cause a problem, actually helps with my problem. Outstanding product and good support.