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Experience Flow 3vsLaunch 12
The Experience Flow 3 and Launch 12 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Experience Flow 3 retails for $145 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $25 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Experience Flow 3. In our ratings, the Launch 12 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 8.2/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 4 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Low | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
