Head-to-Head
Superblast 3vsLaunch 12
The Superblast 3 is a long run shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The Superblast 3 retails for $210 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $90 difference. The Superblast 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.4 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Superblast 3 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.5/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $210 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 8.4 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 | 46.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
