Glad that Brooks has a good racing shoe. I think a few of these showed up and did well at the US Olympic marathon trials. Also glad to hear there's another runner in the world using the Launch!
CJ Albertson (50K World Record holder) ran 2:11:09 (California CIM) and 2:11:08 (Baja California Marathon) in these shoes. BTW, those two marathons are a week apart. Brooks finally realised that a very stiff carbon plate is not working well with this firmish foam so I think this combination of griddy plate is more successful than their previous incarnations. However, competition is though. I would pick for Endorphin Pro 3/4 instead.
It's interesting that Brooks is doubling down on the super critical EVA as their premium foam. I do like the Hyperion Max and I'm curious to try the Hyperion Max 2 or Hyperion 2.
Appreciate these and the Hoka Rocket xx seem to be the best for a race day special .What is you need a race day shoe for a Half you can also train tempo in .Would you be heading for Superblast or Saucony Speed 4 territory ? Currently training for a Battersea Half should be a around 1:37 -1:38 time . Keep up the good work
Great review. Nice to have real world race feedback. I want to like these along with the Hyperion Max. But I’m a heel striker and I land right on that steep heel bevel and it slaps my forefoot down. Really jarring ride for me so anything from brooks with that sole construction is a no go for me. But glad you liked them and glad to see the improvements from Brooks
"If you're running around in a pair of Launch, like I know somebody is..." Me: I'm that somebody, maybe these ARE the supershoes for me 😂 Seriously though, thanks for the post race review. Helps a bunch.
I'm glad you found your Brooks true fit your yo size, as I'm a size 5 shoe and size five and a half to most other shoes , but in my 3 pairs of Brooks ghost I'm a size 7 , at £120 they didn't last me long , I went through 2 pairs in around 9 months, as my left foot rolls inwards , the rubber wears put quicker , I don't have any favourite brand of shoe so I always try before I buy , sometimes it's good to change the way you lace up your shoe if it the shoe fits your feet but the shoe needs to be tighter or looser over the lounge of the shoe , and if the laces always come loose on your shoe then it's just a case of changing the laces , I always buy last years designs or even 2 years ago designs it's amazing how much money I save also I buy the shoes to suit my feet not for fashion !!! There I go on a rant again 😂😂😂
I'm sure it's because it's bad for your ankle ? As the ankle has to support your feet while running , that's the job the shoes should be doing if my guess is correct
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Glad that Brooks has a good racing shoe. I think a few of these showed up and did well at the US Olympic marathon trials. Also glad to hear there's another runner in the world using the Launch!
CJ Albertson (50K World Record holder) ran 2:11:09 (California CIM) and 2:11:08 (Baja California Marathon) in these shoes. BTW, those two marathons are a week apart. Brooks finally realised that a very stiff carbon plate is not working well with this firmish foam so I think this combination of griddy plate is more successful than their previous incarnations. However, competition is though. I would pick for Endorphin Pro 3/4 instead.
Thank for the review. I appreciate that you make sure to race in the product before writing a review.
thanks for the love
It's interesting that Brooks is doubling down on the super critical EVA as their premium foam. I do like the Hyperion Max and I'm curious to try the Hyperion Max 2 or Hyperion 2.
Fordy when is the Endorphin Pro 4 video out? Sat here staring at my phone waiting for it 🤣🤣 loving the podcast btw
next week we drop all week about them thanks for your patience
@@FordyRuns awesome, can’t wait
Appreciate these and the Hoka Rocket xx seem to be the best for a race day special .What is you need a race day shoe for a Half you can also train tempo in .Would you be heading for Superblast or Saucony Speed 4 territory ? Currently training for a Battersea Half should be a around 1:37 -1:38 time . Keep up the good work
Great review. Nice to have real world race feedback. I want to like these along with the Hyperion Max. But I’m a heel striker and I land right on that steep heel bevel and it slaps my forefoot down. Really jarring ride for me so anything from brooks with that sole construction is a no go for me. But glad you liked them and glad to see the improvements from Brooks
thank you
"If you're running around in a pair of Launch, like I know somebody is..."
Me: I'm that somebody, maybe these ARE the supershoes for me 😂
Seriously though, thanks for the post race review. Helps a bunch.
I've never considered a Brooks shoe but will be interested in what new "Tempo Shoe" they have. That may be the Hyperion Max 2....?
I’ve got high hopes for this one
Are these very good for 3km (2 mile) up to 5km for time trials and all out efforts ??
I'm glad you found your Brooks true fit your yo size, as I'm a size 5 shoe and size five and a half to most other shoes , but in my 3 pairs of Brooks ghost I'm a size 7 , at £120 they didn't last me long , I went through 2 pairs in around 9 months, as my left foot rolls inwards , the rubber wears put quicker , I don't have any favourite brand of shoe so I always try before I buy , sometimes it's good to change the way you lace up your shoe if it the shoe fits your feet but the shoe needs to be tighter or looser over the lounge of the shoe , and if the laces always come loose on your shoe then it's just a case of changing the laces , I always buy last years designs or even 2 years ago designs it's amazing how much money I save also I buy the shoes to suit my feet not for fashion !!! There I go on a rant again 😂😂😂
yeah no probs with sizing for me
The Launch is a good shoe! I use them for speed workouts. Definitely better shoes out there but they do the job.
That was for one of my clients he adores them
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Hey Fordy, why do say that landing there, on that edge is bad?
yeah, I'd say that not having an outsole there is... bad
Why do I say it’s bad? What me striking there?
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I'm sure it's because it's bad for your ankle ? As the ankle has to support your feet while running , that's the job the shoes should be doing if my guess is correct
Good morning. First Like to Fordy. Very good description about the new Brooks hyperion elite v4. Have a great monday.
Thanks, you too!
Hi fordy if I did manage to get a pair of superblast is the sizes true fit I'm a UK 10
They fit TTS
who's here after watching the BITR review?
I love those guys
£220! Wow. Not buying those then, no matter how good.
they are expensive