Brooks Launch 12 vs Brooks Launch 12 Women's

Brooks Launch 12 vs Brooks Launch 12 Women's, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	Brooks Launch 12	Brooks Launch 12 Women's
MSRP	$120	$120
Weight	252g	224g
Drop	8mm	8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Uptempo	Uptempo
Cushion	Moderate	Moderate
Firmness	Firm	Balanced
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Waterproof	No	No
Midsole	—	DNA FLASH nitrogen-infused cushion, DNA FLASH v2 in forefoot
Outsole	—	—
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Budget-minded runners wanting one versatile shoe for daily miles and occasional faster efforts.	Runners on a budget who want one shoe for both easy runs and faster efforts, plus gym and cross-training use.
Avoid if	You want soft, protective cushioning for long recovery runs or need a wide fit.	You need wide widths, maximum plush cushioning for long recovery days, or a cooler upper for hot-weather running.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

These are the same shoe in men's and women's builds, so the real choice is fit: the men's Brooks Launch 12 (252 g) and the women's Launch 12 (224 g) share the same 8 mm drop, moderate cushioning, and 120 USD price. Pick whichever matches your foot; both suit budget-minded runners wanting one versatile shoe for daily miles and occasional uptempo work, and both fall short if you want plush cushioning for long recovery runs or need a wide fit.