Launch 12 Women's
The Brooks Launch 12 is a lightweight road trainer built for faster everyday running with nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH cushioning.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Tempo / threshold, Long run, Gym / cross-training
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 224g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- DNA FLASH nitrogen-infused cushion, DNA FLASH v2 in forefoot
- Upper
- airy mesh (56.7% recycled)
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
A budget-friendly, versatile daily trainer for runners who want a light shoe that can handle both easy miles and uptempo efforts. Its defining trait is an affordable, no-frills responsive ride at $120.
Balanced 8mm drop with a responsive, moderately cushioned feel from the DNA FLASH midsole. Firm enough for tempo work but comfortable enough for daily miles.
Standard width only with an airy mesh upper; reviewers report the fit runs slightly small, with some sizing up half a size. The upper is breathable but noted by some as warm in hot weather.
Runners on a budget who want one shoe for both easy runs and faster efforts, plus gym and cross-training use.
You need wide widths, maximum plush cushioning for long recovery days, or a cooler upper for hot-weather running.