Customer Reviews Brooks Launch GTS 8

I have only owned the Brooks Adrenaline GTS21. I need some arch support and have had several different foot surgeries and the Adrenaline feel great on my feet! I am able to jog and do brisk walking in them with no foot/shin pain. BUT, I fell in love with the green St. Patty’s Day Launch GTS on Zappos! I love the color green. I was sort of leary to get them because my Adrenaline’s have been so good. But, hey, Zappos offers free returns!! Anyway, I did order these Launch GTS and I LOVE them! The color is more awesome in person! They are more of a light and springy shoe with good arch support and stability. I have walked in these and no pain!! I am torn between which shoe I like better now, the Adrenaline GTS or Launch GTS. I felt they ran true to size but they are a bit wider. I like this since I have so many foot issues, although I don’t have wide feet. I will definitely buy another pair in the future if they offer some cute colors. Brooks seems to sometimes lack in the color/design category. They need to make their shoes available in more colors and cute designs.

I searched for shows for my specific feet needs: plantar fasciitis, high arches, slight overpronation, but sensitive to overly stiff and stable shoes. These were the only ones that felt perfect straight out of the box. It has moderate arch support, but feels good with my high arches, soft cushion that is also supportive and feels stable. Very lightweight and great price point. I wish there were more color options to have a few!

Very pleased with the Launch GTS 8. I was looking for a shoe to replace my Adrenaline’s because the 20’s and 21’s are just SO ugly. I was happy to see that Brooks started putting their guide rails on other models, because I do need a support shoe. This shoe is very simple and easy to wear. Goes with pretty much everything I own. (I liked them so well that I also bought them in the pink.) I love the “elf heel” as is doesn’t dig in in any way. The shoe runs slightly big. I usually wear a 7 in the Adrenalines and the Zappos fit recommendation was 7.5, but I took the chance and ordered a 7. They have a nice, wide toe box, so the 7.5’s would definitely have been too big. They have some wiggle room, but I never feel like I’m slipping out of them. The laces are a good length and snug down well. The shoes weigh nothing on your feet. They are noticeably lighter than the Adrenalines. I do not do a ton of running, but I do wear these all day, and I find them very comfortable. A terrific, less expensive, more attractive, very comfortable replacement for the current Adrenalines.

Really nice shoe but prefer Ghost. This is really a great shoe, 1st time trying as I've worn Brooks Ghost for about 3 yrs. This shoe is not quite as cushiony as the Ghost but if I didn't have the particular foot problems I have, I'd keep it, so maybe other purchasers are better testers.

Bought these to replace old Ravennas. One of the great things about the old shoes was that they did not slip in the heel. I wore them out from the outside instead of the inside. My heel moved in these even when I laced them tighter. Exchanged for the Ghost 13's.

Not a worthy successor to the Ravenna line. Feels cheaply made, fit was suboptimal. Small in the toes but gaping in the heel. A real disappointment.

I usually size up to an 8.5 in running shoes and that's what zappos recommended. I bought them true to size in an 8 and they fit perfectly, even a bit roomy for a size 8 running shoe. I had previously run in the Ravenna, and these seem to have a bit more spring to them with the usual support. I've worn them on a few short runs-2-3 miles, and they feel great. I haven't tried them yet on a long run, but I think they will work out well. I would recommend these shoes especially if you are used to Ravenna.

Brooks stated that this GTS Launch 8 was an exact replica of their now discontinued Ravenna 11. I have worn over 6 pairs of the Ravenna 11 and can honestly attest to the fact that they do not fit anything like the GTS Launch 8. The GTS Launch 8 is much wider and does not fit me. You can visibly see the difference when you compare them next to each other. If you liked the Ravenna because they ran narrow, you need to know that the GTS Launch 8 will probably be too wide for you. I am returning these and am on the hunt for a light, supportive shoe that runs narrow. Appreciate any feedback if you know of any. Thank you!

I have been buying Brooks Launch for many years. I just keep getting the next generation of Launch using the same size and width. I am a big daily walker and I can just put them on straight out of the box and walk 3-5 miles on city streets. Although I have had a fracture in one foot and a big bunion and a repair of a bunion on the other foot, they are extremely comfortable. Medium is wide enough for my wide foot! And I get compliments on the color! Big win!

The fit was perfect. I love the mesh "top", wonderful for my feet, no problem with my misshapen toes. Feels like walking on clouds all day, I hate to have to take them off at night.

Great sneaker. Felt like I could wear them all day. Very comfortable for walking.

These are the comfiest sneakers I've bought, so much more support than I'm used to with Nikes. And the sole feels so light and just the right amount of bounce.

Only had these for 2-1/2 months and the sole is falling apart. Not much west on the tread. Disappointing.