Head-to-Head
MegablastvsLaunch 12
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $105 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the Launch 12 — 9.1/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
