Does anyone train in the Brooks Launch or Brooks Green Silence

I'm on my first pair of Launches and they are doing fine. I have run about 400 miles in them and they still feel good. I will probably replace them soon as there is one seem that recently came out. They definitely have a lighter feel than the Ravenna, my previous shoe. I am also interested in any information about the Green Silence.

I use the Launch on the roads and soft trails. Like them a bunch.

Started using the Green Silence on the track and on soft trails for quicker work. Because of injuries and a brain spur, haven't used them enough to make a full endorsement, but might initial impressions are positive. They certainly draw attention to themselves.

Um, radiostar, writing "brain spur" may be more of a Freudian slip than a typo.

ExCoastRanger wrote:

Um, radiostar, writing "brain spur" may be more of a Freudian slip than a typo.

Actually, this one made its rounds back in the 70's. Some attribute it to Bill Walton (or a reference to him). It does, as you deduced, refer to damaged thought process. Yes, in my case, it applies.

I train in Launches. I love them. Have been in them for 1 year and love the lightness and flexibility. They are pretty squishy, so definitely try them on because I know some people hate that.

I use the green silence for my everyday training. Pretty comfortable shoe feels similar to the lunar racer but a bit stiffer cushioning and more responsive. Good shoe nonetheless though.

I train in the Launch and the Ravenna (and other shoes, both Brooks and non-Brooks). I like the lightness of the Launch, but they are pretty "squishy" or "spongy," and because of that my opinion is that they don't feel as fast as they "should." Ravennas, while being a "heavier" shoe, in some senses feel more responsive than the Launch due to having a firmer sole (and perhaps geometry).

I train in both the Launch and the Silence and love them both! The Launch my favorite all-time trainer-light weight, flexible, responsive and no motion control or stableizer crap. Plus I can get a ton of miles out of them. They feel great on everything from road to technical trails and can be used for all speeds.

I've put around 800 miles each on three pairs of the Launch and have raced 10k, 1/2, and full in the GS.

The Launch are great, light, simple - They might be a little to squishy for some, but they're relatively low to the ground, so it doesn't bother me.

The Green Silence are also nice. I had a little problem with the sizing though, I'd recommend getting a half size smaller than you would with other Brooks shoes. I'd also recommend getting the new black and green color, the two different colors on the original ones was kind of distracting and - I thought - ugly.

Thanks for the info folks. Not a big fan of squishy, so I might skip the Launch.

Is the Racer ST4 squishy?

No. But it is posted.

Posted? Lame.

Does anyone know the toe/heel height for the Launch and GS?

I thought the Launch was too soft, but I have liked the Nike Lunar Elite, which has a firmer sole. It's supposedly slightly supportive (no post, but Nike's angled, encased foam) but I really haven't noticed it.

The Lunar Elite is 10.1 oz and the Launch is 9.1 according to Runners Warehouse, so it's a bit heavier.

I have trained in the Launch, Green Silence, and Racer ST. The Launch is nice and streamlined. I use it mostly on pavement and it does not seem "squishy," it just stays out of the way. GS is similar but lighter, reminiscent of the old Nike Mariah. Racer ST has nice responsiveness, like a stripped-down DS Trainer, the post is in the heel so likely only noticeable to heel strikers.